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James Marsden

Actor

James Paul Marsden (born September 18, 1973) is an American actor. He began his acting career by guest-starring on the television shows Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993), Touched by an Angel (1995), and Party of Five (1995). Marsden gained fame for his portrayal of Cyclops in the X-Men film series from 2000 to 2014, and for his roles in the films The Notebook (2004), Superman Returns (2006), Hairspray (2007), Enchanted (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). He portrayed John F. Kennedy in the drama film The Butler (2013) and Tom Wachowski in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series (2020–present). Marsden starred in the science fiction series Westworld from 2016 to 2022 and in the black comedy series Dead to Me from 2019 to 2022, for which he received a nomination for a Critics' Choice Television Award. He played guest roles in the Modern Family (2011) and 30 Rock (2012–2013) sitcoms. He starred as a fictionalised version of himself in the mockumentary series Jury Duty (2023), for which he received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Marsden has since starred in the thriller series Paradise (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article James Marsden, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Who is James Marsden?+

James Marsden is an American actor who transitioned from teen television roles to major studio franchises and critically acclaimed television series.

What is James Marsden known for?+

He is recognized for portraying Cyclops in the X-Men film series, Tom Wachowski in the Sonic the Hedgehog films, and starring in the mockumentary series Jury Duty.

Which television shows has James Marsden starred in?+

Notable television credits include the science fiction series Westworld, the dark comedy Dead to Me, and the acclaimed mockumentary series Jury Duty. Follow James Marsden on Mood.

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