Joshua Jackson

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Biography

Recent Role:
Peter Bishop on Fringe
Gender:
Male
Born:
6-11-1978
Birthplace:
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Birth Name:
Joshua Carter Jackson
AKA:
Josh Jackson
Joshua's mother is Fiona Jackson, a casting director. She took him to his first casting call hoping to discourage him from wanting to become an actor. He has a younger sister named Aisleagh. He also has two half brothers named Corey and Lyman from his dad's second marriage. Joshua's grandparents were opera singers in Dublin, Ireland.

Joshua has dual-citizenship (Canada/US). He spent the first eight years of his life living in California. When he was eleven, he decided that he wanted to be an actor. Joshua

More went to Einstein Middle School, was expelled by two high schools in Canada and attended Kitsilano High School. After graduating from high school, he toured Europe. He never attended college.

Joshua got his breakthrough as 'Pacey J. Witter' on Dawson's Creek. The six seasons of it rocketed Joshua to fame. In 2008 he landed his second leading TV-show role as 'Peter Bishop' on Fringe.

Joshua claims he is just a normal guy. He admits to being bad with women and his friends and family mean the world to him. He loves hockey, and is a devoted follower of his hometown team, the Vancouver Canucks. He's not afraid to show his backside to just about anyone. In many ways, this former high school dropout is just a typical young man, trying to make a life for himself. He is now an internationally known star, with a list of television, movie and stage roles that would make any young actor green with envy.

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  • Pacey steals the show

    Most people will probably agree with this if they are Pacey fans. But I really think that he started to really steal the show in season 3. I mean Josh is a tremendous actor but you could almost tell that it wasn't even intended to happen, then when he finally ended up with Joey you were likeMore 'YES!' He stole the show, he the girl he was meant to be with, and I ended up loving this show more then I ever thought I could! Thoughts?

    9 comments, last one May 20, 2011
  • Fringe

    working on a new show for the fall of '08... J.J. Abrams project called "Fringe" Joshua will play the lead character named Peter, in this sci-fi drama, where he is trying to erase gambling debt!!! Sounds interesting and anything with Joshua is worth a look for me!!!

    3 comments, last one May 20, 2011
  • Welcome to the TV.com Forums for Joshua Jackson

    Welcome to the TV.com Forums for Joshua Jackson. Here is your area to discuss, dissect and debate all things about this person.

    1 comments, last one Sep 26, 2006
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    6.5 Fair
    Is Joshua becoming a little arrogant? hide show

    Joshua use to be ok to watch but lately gone down hill. I use to love watching Dawson Creek when he was with Andie and the whole Pandie storyline was happening but when the writers pair him up with Joey he became really annoying. All you use to do was wine like a baby and follow Joey around like a lost puppy as least when he was with Andie he had a bit of a back bone. They after Dawson Creek he did some good stuff like I love your work and Bobby but unfortunately Fringe has been a big let down. But to give him credit the whole cast is really irritating. But apart from his acting Joshua is becoming a little full of himself that whole laugh or die and bring Pacey back at comic-con was really stupid and he came across a bit arrogant.

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    10 Perfect
    One of the best actors of all times!!! hide show

    For me, Joshua Jackson is one of the BEST actors I have ever seen. First time I saw him in Dawson's Creek, where I think he was absolutely amazing. He played his character so intense and made me feel in love with Pacey so deaply that I have placed Dawson's Creek in my top 5 favorites TV shows ever...
    And now, with this new show Fringe, I realize I like watching the show mostly because of Joshua...he is an amazing actor, an amazing person...
    And what I like the most about him is his charisma, his great sense of humor..he makes every character he plays so vivid, so alive...

    Such a beautifull actor, so amazing..and also..so sexy!!! I really really love him!

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    9.5 Superb
    Joshua is both a great actor...and person! hide show

    Joshua currently portrays Peter Bishop on the FOX show, Fringe. I love his witty and sarcastic humor on the show; he truly brings this character to life. I've also seen Joshua on the movie The Skulls, which was a movie I had to watch for school. I wasn't a fan of the movie, but Joshua was excellent as Luke, conveying the perfect amount of zeal and morals into the character. As a person, I have to say Joshua is very pleasant, very gracious. I met him and asked him for his autograph and he was very friendly, even though he was clearly in a rush (and looked really tired). Great actor, great guy. I'm glad he's on Fringe and I wish him success in all he does!

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    10 Perfect
    And his name was JOSHUA JACKSON! hide show

    joshua jackson is dawson's creek. He stole the show! no one cared to hear about dawson's (james vander beek) lame ambitions and wanting to grow up. He brings such an energy to the camera that no one else can come close to! He also has done over twenty five movies including the mighty ducks(1,2,3) scream 2, skulls, urban legend and the list goes on and on. He is only 28 so that goes to show, this man is extremely talented, and that talent landed him a role on the critically acclaimed series fringe!(which that show is amazing) he brings a real feeling to the show.

    Besides being one of the most beautiful people on earth keep his name in mind when thinking of the new hottest stars because he will be up there with tv royalty!

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    10 Perfect
    He is a fantastic actor. hide show

    He is a fantastic actor and he was brill in Dawson's creek. i think that he is gorgeous and that he works really hard 4 a actor who is only 28 years old. He has been a good actor from the very beginning and he was brill in The mighty ducks movies.

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