Joshua Carter Jackson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. His Irish mother, 'Fiona Jackson , is a casting director originally from Dublin. His American father, John Carter Jackson, is from Texas. Josh spent the first eight years of his life in California before returning to Canada. At the age of 11, Josh decided he wanted to pursue acting. Knowing how cruel an acting career could be, his mother took him to his first audition in hopes of discouraging him. Instead, he landed a commercial for Keebler's potato chips. Since then, Josh has had a full career ranging from theater to television.
Chosen as one of Teen People Magazines "21 Hottest Stars Under 21"
Was roommates with James Van Der Beek during the first season of "Dawsons Creek" .
Has dual U.S./Canadian citizenship.
Allergic to nuts.
Is asthmatic
Mother, Fiona Jackson , is a casting director, author and a life coach.
Took time after High School to travel through Europe
Younger sister is Aisleagh Jackson. Also has two older half-brothers, Jonathan and Lyman, from his dads first marriage.
Dads name is John
Had a dog named Shumba who he was very close to. Sadly, Shumba died in July 2006.
His grandparents were opera singers in Dublin, Ireland
First on-screen appearance was, when he was several months old, in The Changeling , which starred George C. Scott.
At age 9, he was a stand in for The Fly II and an extra on "MacGyver" for several episodes.
Screen tested for the title role in Batman Begins , but lost out to Christian Bale.
Briefly attended Ideal Mini School in Vancouver.
Enjoys playing the harmonica in his free time.
Unlike most Canadian born actors, he has never been introduced at the Toronto Film Festival.
Was initially scheduled for a cameo in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back , but Kevin Smith decided to go with James Van Der Beek , the lead star in the WBs "Dawsons Creek" , instead.
Attended the 2006 Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates.
Mother Fiona Jackson hails from Dublin, Ireland and attended Trinity College in Dublin.
Saved a girls life who was drowning in Wilmington. The cast and crew of "Dawsons Creek" gave him a life preserver to remember it.
(September 2008) Had to be rushed to a hospital when during a stunt performed on the set of "Fringe" a copper wire was shoved up his nose and hit a vein.
Was in a long-term relationship with Diane Kruger for 10-years (2006 - 2016). However, the couple separated amicably in July 2016, stating that they would remain friends.
Auditioned for the role of James T. Kirk in Star Trek .
(September 2008) Currently filming the television series "Fringe" in New York City.
(March 2012) Vancouver, Canada: Finishing the 4th season of "Fringe" .
(November 2006) Recently met ex-President Bill Clinton during "Speak Truth to Power" appearing with the cast of Bobby , girlfriend Diane Kruger , and "Bobby" director and The Mighty Ducks co-star, Emilio Estevez.
(February 2005) Starring along with Patrick Stewart in "A Life in the Theatre" in London, England, UK.
He is left-handed.
The anti-elitist values in America, I think, are very destructive to,education.
I was born in Vancouver, moved to Los Angeles and when my parents split,up, gradually moved back up the west coast. I was able to pack a lot of,experience into my 19 years. My parents getting divorced was obviously,a very traumatic experience. And then after, it was just me, my sister,and my mother, and we went at it alone. I went from being a very,well-off little kid to having a couple rough years, to rebuilding, my,mother did that. She and I are very close.
I love Vancouver. I can be with my family, I can reconnect with the,guys. It will always be my home.
For me, the desire exists less to get myself a degree than to just go and have the whole college experience, and throw myself into the brain pool and see if I can swim. .
