James Marsden
- Birthday
- Sep 18, 1973
- Birthplace
- Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
Bio: A native of Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he was born on September 18, 1973, Marsden grew up with a sister and two brothers. Following a short stint at Oklahoma State University, he dropped out of school to move to Los Angeles and pursue his interest in acting. Marsden's move led to work as a Versace model and to a brief role as the original Griffin on Fox's Party of… More Bio: A native of Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he was born on September 18, 1973, Marsden grew up with a sister and two brothers. Following a short stint at Oklahoma State University, he dropped out of school to move to Los Angeles and pursue his interest in acting. Marsden's move led to work as a Versace model and to a brief role as the original Griffin on Fox's Party of Five (the part would later be taken over by Jeremy London), as well as brief stints on a variety of other TV series. Marsden's growing fan base got another boost when he was cast alongside Katie Holmes and Nick Stahl in David Nutter's Disturbing Behavior; despite the film's lackluster performance, in part abetted by an overabundance of teen horror films, Marsden was able to nab the plum role of Cyclops in Singer's X-Men. One of the most highly anticipated films of 2000, it allowed the actor to work alongside the likes of Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Anna Paquin, and Famke Janssen. Marsden's rising popularity was reflected in his busy schedule the following year; among his projects was Sugar and Spice, a black comedy that cast him opposite fellow up-and-comer Mena Suvari. In 2003 Marsden would once again appear as Cyclops in the big-budget X-Men sequel, X2. Marsden continued to work steadily insuch films as The Notebook and Heights before returning for trhe third installment of the X-Men franchise. Although he appeared again as Cyclops, he in fact scored more screen time in Bryan Singer's Superman Returns playing Lois Lane's husband who must contend with the fact that his wife is in love with the man of steel. He also played opposite Amy Adams in Enchanted a romantic fable that combined live-action with animation. Marsden would go on to enjoy a growing leading-man status, appearing in movies like The Box, Death at a Funeral, and a remake of Straw Dogs. Marsden would also appear in a memorable arc on 30 Rock. ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
Most Popular
Filmography
-
Walk Of Shame (2014)
- Actor
-
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
- Actor
-
2 Guns (2013)
- Actor
-
The Butler (2013)
- Actor
-
As Cool As I Am (2013)
- Actor
- See all 37 films
James Marsden Videos
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge Of Kitty Galore
2 minutes 25 seconds
Hop
3 minutes 31 seconds
Hairspray
2 minutes 17 seconds
Straw Dogs
3 minutes 32 seconds
Enchanted
2 minute
Born Today
- Juri Ueno (27 years old)
- Anne Heche (44 years old)
- Cillian Murphy (37 years old)
- Kick Gurry (35 years old)
- Neil Marshall (43 years old)
- Corbin Allred (34 years old)
- Karan Johar (41 years old)
- Claude Akins (87 years old)
- Demetri Martin (40 years old)
- Ian McKellen (74 years old)
- Reiko Ike (60 years old)
- Lauryn Hill (38 years old)
- Mike Myers (50 years old)
- Satsuki Yukino (43 years old)
- Ethan Suplee (37 years old)
- Bill Robinson (135 years old)
- Molly Sims (40 years old)
- Kevin Heffernan (45 years old)
- Patti D'Arbanville (62 years old)
- Connie Sellecca (58 years old)
- Frank Oz (69 years old)
- Jamie Kennedy (43 years old)
- Hyun-kyoon Lee (33 years old)
- Kunal Khemu (30 years old)
- See more (24)
