Joshua Jackson is a Canadian-American actor best known for his roles in Dawson's Creek, The Mighty Ducks film series, and the science fiction television show Fringe.
Joshua Browning Jackson was born on June 11, 1978, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His father, John Carter, is originally from Texas, while his mother, Fiona Jackson, hails from Dublin, Ireland. He has one sister, Aisleagh, and two half-brothers, Jonathan and Lyman. Jackson spent part of his early childhood in California before returning to Vancouver with his mother and sister when he was eight years old. He attended Ideal Mini School in Vancouver and later transferred to Kitsilano Secondary School.
Jackson began acting at a young age, making his film debut in Crooked Hearts (1991). A year later, he appeared in a theatrical production of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. His breakout role came when he was cast as Charlie Conway in the Disney film franchise The Mighty Ducks, appearing in the trilogy from 1992 to 1996. This role laid the foundation for his future success in television and film.
Jackson rose to prominence portraying Pacey Witter in the teen drama series Dawson's Creek, which aired from 1998 to 2003. His performance earned him wide recognition and three Teen Choice Awards out of five nominations. Following Dawson's Creek, Jackson took on another major role in the science fiction series Fringe (2008–2013), where he played Peter Bishop. His work in Fringe earned him four additional Teen Choice Award nominations.
In 2014, Jackson joined the cast of the drama series The Affair, portraying Cole Lockhart. The series, which explored the emotional effects of infidelity, aired its final season in 2019 and further solidified Jackson's reputation as a versatile television actor.
| Birth Date: | 11 Jun, 1978 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Citizenship: | Canada United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Vancouver |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Canadian actor |
| Net Worth 2020: | 8 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 12 million |
