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James Marsden Biography
Birth Name:James Paul Marsden
Birth Place:Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was part of the ensemble for "Hairspray," which won Ensemble of the Year at the 2007 Hollywood Film Festival
- Was added to the Putnam City Schools Foundation's Wall of Fame in 2010
- Started out working as a model for the brand Versace
- Attended Oklahoma State University
- Quote: "Early in your career you feel like there is a formula, a path you have to take․ You have to do this movie because this person directed it and you have to be associated with these people․ In some ways I have thrown that out․ I decided I should go after the roles I like, that I am inspired by and then if I am having a good time, chances are that people will like watching you․"
- Well known for his role in the "X-Men" film franchise
- Possesses the ability to play the guitar
Awards
- 2001Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Science Fiction: winner
- 2001MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
- 2007Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2007Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
- 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2008Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
- 2008Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2008Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
- 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Comedy: nominated
- 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Male Scene Stealer: nominated
- 2011OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
- 2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
- 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2014MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
- 2015BTVA Anime Dub Movie/Special Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in an Anime Feature Film/Special: nominated
- 2016TLA Gaybie-Best Supporting Actor in a Gay Role: nominated
- 2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2018National Film and Television Award-Best Actor in a TV Series: nominated
- 2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2023Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2023Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
- 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2023TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Comedy Series: winner
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024Independent Spirit Award-Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series: winner
- 2024Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role on Television: nominated
- 2025Astra TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2025Gotham TV Award-Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2025OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2026Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Television Series: nominated