James Marsden
Birth Name:
James Paul Marsden
Birth Place:
Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Producer
Fast Facts
- Was added to the Putnam City Schools Foundation's Wall of Fame in 2010
- Was part of the ensemble for "Hairspray," which won Ensemble of the Year at the 2007 Hollywood Film Festival
- Attended Oklahoma State University
- Started out working as a model for the brand Versace
- 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 AwardWinner
- 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