James Paul Marsden, born on September 18, 1973, is a talented American television and film actor who has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. He started his acting career by guest starring in several television shows, including Saved by the Bell: The New Class in 1993, Touched by an Angel in 1995, and Party of Five in 1995.
Marsden's breakthrough role came when he portrayed Cyclops in the X-Men film series, which spanned from 2000 to 2014. He also gained recognition for his roles in films such as The Notebook in 2004, Superman Returns in 2006, Hairspray in 2007, Enchanted in 2007, 27 Dresses in 2008, and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues in 2013.
In addition to his film work, Marsden has also appeared in several television shows, including Modern Family in 2011 and 30 Rock from 2012 to 2013. He starred in the science fiction series Westworld from 2016 to 2022 and in the black comedy series Dead to Me from 2019 to 2022, earning a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award in 2023.
Marsden's recent projects include the drama film The Butler in 2013, where he portrayed John F. Kennedy, and the action-adventure film Sonic the Hedgehog in 2020, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in 2022, and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in 2024, where he reprised his role as Tom Wachowski.
The actor has also ventured into television, starring in the mockumentary series Jury Duty in 2023, where he played a fictionalized version of himself. His performance earned him nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
