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Joshua Jackson Biography

Birth Name:Joshua Browning Jackson Carter

Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Received a Genie Award for Best Actor for his work in "One Week․"
  • Made Teen People's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" in 1999
  • Got his start in acting by working on a commercial for Keebler's potato chips
  • Quote: "Nobody criticizes the 'Mighty Ducks' trilogy and gets away with it․ Nobody!"
  • Gained widespread recognition for portraying the character Pacey Witter on "Dawson's Creek․"
  • Had the opportunity to portray the character Dawson on "Dawson's Creek," but the show's network decided to use actor James Van Der Beek instead
  • Did not known how to skate before being cast as an ice hockey player in the film "The Mighty Ducks․"

Awards

  • 1993Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1999Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: winner
  • 2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Liar: nominated
  • 2000Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: winner
  • 2001Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: winner
  • 2001Young Hollywood Award-Best Cast Chemistry - TV: winner
  • 2002Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor, Drama: nominated
  • 2003Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor - Drama/Action Adventure: nominated
  • 2005Jury Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2006Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2006Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama: nominated
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2009Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
  • 2010Genie-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: winner
  • 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Sci-Fi/Fantasy: nominated
  • 2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi: nominated
  • 2013Saturn Award-Best Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2022Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
  • 2022CCA Super Award-Best Villain in a Series: nominated
  • 2025Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated