James Paul Marsden ( born James Paul Marsden , September 18, 1973 , Stillwater , Oklahoma ) is an American actor. He is best known for the role of Neil Oliver in the comedy “ Route 60, ” the role of Lon Hammond Jr. in the melodrama “ Diary of Remembrance, ” the role of Cyclops in the X-Men trilogy , and the role of Richard White in “ Superman Returns ”.
| James marsden | |
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| English James marsden | |
 Marsden in 2017. | |
| Birth name | James Paul Marsden |
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| Place of Birth | Stillwater , Oklahoma , USA |
| Citizenship |  USA |
| Profession | actor , singer |
| Career | 1993 - present |
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Biography
James Marsden was born on September 18, 1973 in Oklahoma , USA , in the family of Kathleen (nee Scholz) and James Luther Marsden [4] . His father (a professor of livestock and industry at the University of Kansas) [5] and his mother (nutritionist) divorced when James was 9 years old.
The actor has two younger sisters - Jennifer and Elizabeth, and two brothers - Jeff and Robert.
He studied at Putnam City North High School in Oklahoma City . Then he attended Oklahoma State University , where he studied radio journalism . Without finishing it, he moved to Los Angeles to continue his acting career. During his studies, the actor was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity.
Career
Early career
James received his first role in 1993, in the television series "The Nanny ", where he played the role of Eddie, the guy Margaret Sheffield ( Nicole Tom ). In the same year, he received the role of Chad Westerfield in the television series “Saved by the Bell: New Class” and one of the main roles in the television series “ Five of Us .” James Marsden auditioned for one of the main roles in Primal Fear (1996), but Edward Norton eventually got the role. He could also play Shane in the movie Studio 54 (this role went to Ryan Philip ). In 1998, he received a major role in the films Obscene Behavior and Gossip . He starred in 13 episodes in the television series " Ellie McBeal " (2001-2002).
X-Men
In 2000, he was selected for the role of Cyclops in the movie X-Men . In the comics, his character is given more time than in films. His screen time declined with each new movie (especially in the movie X-Men: The Last Battle ). However, his game was well received by critics. For this role, he was awarded the Blockbuster Award in the category Best Supporting Actor.
After his character died, he performed a cameo in the movie X-Men: Days of Future Past , as his other colleagues in the first film, Anna Paquin and Famke Janssen , did.
Breakthrough
In 2004, he starred in the movie The Memory Diary , together with Rachel McAdams , Ryan Gosling , James Garner, and Gina Rowlands , based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks . In 2007, starred in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical " Hairspray ", with the same name. His next role was in Enchanted
where he played Prince Edward. Then he got the main role in the film " 27 Weddings ", together with Katherine Heigl . In 2008, he received a major role in the teen comedy Sexdrive .
James also won the Teen Choice Awards in the Choice Movie: Comedy Actor nomination for his role in Enchanted and 27 Weddings .
In 2009, he received the main male role in the thriller “ Parcel ”, based on the story of Richard Matheson's “Button, Button” [6] . In 2010, starred in the movie " Death at a Funeral ", shot on the film of the same name .
Recent work
In 2011, appeared in the television series " American Family " [7] . In the same year he starred in the title role in the film " The Revolt of the Eared ." Then he appeared in a remake of the film of the same name " Straw Dogs ".
From 2012 to 2013 he starred in the television series Studio 30 , where he played the role of Chriss Kros, the guy (and later husband) of the main character Liz Lemon ( Tina Fey ). Further appeared in such independent films as “ Robot and Frank ”, “ Hopeless situation ”, “ Bachelors ” and “ Cool like me ”. In 2013, he starred in the movie " Two Barrels ", where he played with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg . He then starred in Lee Daniels ' Butler, "where he played President John F. Kennedy . In 2014, he received the role of Jack in the movie " TV Host: Hello Again ." In the same year, starred in the movie " Best of Me ", replacing Paul Walker in the title role.
In 2016, James Marsden starred in the TV series World of the Wild West as Teddy Flood, one of the main androids in the World of the Wild West, daily trying to save his girlfriend Dolores, and never reaching his goal.
Personal life
Since July 22, 2000, James has been married to actress Lisa Linda, daughter of the American singer and composer Dennis Linda . The spouses have a son and daughter - Jack Holden Marsden (born 01.02.2001) and Mary James Marsden (born 10.08.2005) [8] . James's wife filed for divorce in September 2011. [8]
In 2012, he met with a model of Rose Costa for several months. The former couple has a son - William Luca Costa Marsden (born 14.12.2012) [9] .
Mersden, in addition to the profession of an actor, is also a successful model. For example, in the past [ when? ] he advertised the Versace brand.
Filmography
- 1994 - Mow the lawn! - Tyler Cochran
- 1996 - Enemy of the State Number 1 - Doc Barker
- 1997 - The Godmother / Bella Mafia - Luke, son of Sofia and Michael Luciano
- 1998 - Obscene Behavior / Disturbing Behavior - Steve Clark
- 2000 - X-Men / X-Men - Scott Summers / Cyclops
- 2000 - Gossip / Gossip - Derrick Webb
- 2001 - Sugar & Pepper / Sugar & Spice - Jack Bartlett
- 2002 - Route 60 / Interstate 60 - Neil Oliver
- 2003 - X-Men 2 / X-Men 2 - Scott Summers / Cyclops
- 2004 - The Notebook - Lon Hammond Jr.
- 2004 - The 24th Day / The 24th Day - Dan
- 2004 - Heights / Heights - Jonathan
- 2006 - Alibi - Wendell Hatch
- 2006 - Intersection of 10th and Wolf / 10th & Wolf - Tommy
- 2006 - X-Men: The Last Stand - Scott Summers / Cyclops
- 2006 - Superman Returns - Richard White
- 2007 - Hairspray / Hairspray - Roots Collins
- 2007 - Enchanted / Enchanted - Prince Edward
- 2008 - 27 weddings / 27 dresses - Kevin Doyle
- 2008 - Sexdrive / Sexdrive - Rex
- 2009 - Package / The Box - Arthur
- 2010 - Cats & Dogs : Revenge of Kitty Galore / Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore - Diggs , voice acting
- 2010 - Death at a Funeral - Oscar
- 2011 - Riot of the Eared / Hop - Fred O'Hara
- 2011 - Straw Dogs / Straw Dogs - David Sumner
- 2012 - Bachelors / Bachelorette
- 2012 - Robot & Frank / Robot & Frank - Hunter
- 2012 - Hopelessness / Small Apartment - Bernard
- 2012—2013 - Studio 30/30 Rock - Kriss Kros
- 2013 - Two Barrels / 2 Guns - Queens
- 2013 - The Butler / John F. Kennedy
- 2013 - TV Host 2: Hello Again / Anchorman: The Legend Continues
- 2014 - Blonde on Air / Walk of Shame
- 2014 - X-Men: Days of Future Past - X-Men: Days of Future Past - Scott Summers / Cyclops
- 2014 - The Best of Me - Dawson Cole
- 2014 - The Loft / The Loft - Chris Vanoven
- 2015 - Accidental Love - Scott
- 2015 - Unfinished Business - Jim Spinch
- 2015 - Grizzlies / Into the Grizzly Maze - Rowan
- 2015 - The Road to Hollywood / The D Train - Oliver Lawless
- 2016 - Wild West / Westworld - Teddy Flood
- 2019 - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
- 2020 - Sonic the Hedgehog / Tom Wachowski
Notes
- ↑ German National Library , Berlin State Library , Bavarian State Library , etc. Record # 135502780 // General regulatory control (GND) - 2012—2016.
- ↑ Internet Movie Database - 1990.
- ↑ Discogs - 2000.
- ↑ James Paul Marsden . Ancestry. Date of treatment August 29, 2016.
- ↑ James Marsden Biography (1973-) . www.filmreference.com. Date of treatment August 29, 2016.
- ↑ Gregg Goldstein. Marsden wrapped up in 'Box' role . The Hollywood Reporter (11/2/2007). Date of treatment August 29, 2016.
- ↑ William Keck. Keck's Exclusives: X-Men's James Marsden To Go Shirtless on Modern Family . TV Guide (October 24, 2010). Date of treatment August 29, 2016.
- ↑ 1 2 James Marsden's Wife Files for Divorce . Date of treatment September 30, 2011. Archived July 2, 2013.
- ↑ James Marsden Welcomes Son William Luca . People (12/19/2012). Date of treatment August 29, 2016.