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James Marsden Biography

Birth Name:
James Paul Marsden
Birth Place:
Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
Profession
Actor, model, singer

Fast Facts

  • As a teen, worked as a news announcer for a year on Good Morning Oklahoma
  • Appeared in Versace ads
  • Was introduced to ex-wife Lisa Linde, an actress who has appeared on Days of Our Lives, by his Sugar & Spice costar Marley Shelton
  • Did his own singing as a guest star on Ally McBeal and in the films Hairspray (2007), Enchanted (2007) and Death at a Funeral (2010)

Awards

  • 2020Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2020Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2016Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2008Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2007Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated

Relationships

  • Robbie Marsden -- Brother
  • Mary Marsden -- Daughter
  • Rose Costa -- Ex-significant Other
  • Elizabeth Marsden -- Sister
  • Jennifer Marsden -- Sister
  • Jack Marsden -- Son
  • William Luca Costa-Marsden -- Son