Joshua Jackson

Cast · Director

Born

June 11, 1978 · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Birth name

Joshua Browning Jackson Carter

Joshua Jackson is a Canadian actor who began working in film and television during the 1990s, gaining recognition with the series Dawson’s Creek. After this early success, he moved into theater, appearing in London’s West End, which added stage experience to his career. He later took on demanding television roles, including Fringe, where he was central to its mix of science fiction and procedural drama, and The Affair, which focused on layered character work. His career has balanced mainstream projects with independent cinema, maintaining a steady presence across multiple mediums.