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Joshua Jackson, actor
Actor

Joshua Jackson: Movies & Box Office

films
24
on screen
1991–2025
box office
$575M
average score
49
Born
June 11, 1978 (age 48)
Birthplace
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Full name
Joshua Carter Jackson
Citizenship
Canada, United States, Ireland
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1991-present
Spouses
Jodie Turner-Smith
Children
1
Career at a glance

Joshua Jackson's Career in Numbers

Joshua Jackson's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Joshua Jackson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Crooked Hearts (1991) to Karate Kid: Legends (2025), and the 1990s were the busiest decade.

Joshua Jackson Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 10
  2. 2000s 8
  3. 2010s 1
  4. 2020s 3

The 1990s were Joshua Jackson's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Joshua Jackson Movies by Genre

  • Drama 9
  • Action 3
  • Family 3
  • Comedy 2
  • Adventure 2
  • Mystery 1
  • Crime 1
  • Romance 1

Drama is the genre Joshua Jackson has worked in most, with 9 films, ahead of action (3).

Joshua Jackson Career Milestones

First film
Crooked Hearts 1991
Biggest box office hit
Americano $270M worldwide
Best-rated film
Karate Kid: Legends Movie Echo Score 49
Newest film
Karate Kid: Legends 2025
24 credits

Joshua Jackson Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Joshua Jackson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 49. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Joshua Jackson?

Joshua Jackson was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in 1978 and is 48 years old. Credited on films since 1991, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Joshua Carter Jackson, known simply as Joshua Jackson, is a multi-faceted actor with Canadian-American citizenship. Known for his remarkable versatility, Jackson shot to fame for his portrayal of Pacey Witter on The WB's teen drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003). His other notable television roles include Peter Bishop in the Fox science fiction series Fringe (2008–2013), Cole Lockhart on Showtime's The Affair (2014–2018), Dan Gallagher in the Paramount+ series Fatal Attraction, and Dr. Christopher Duntsch in the Peacock crime drama series Dr. Death (2021), for which he was nominated for the 2022 Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Limited Series. Since 2024, Jackson plays the character Dr. Max Bankman in the ABC series Doctor Odyssey. He also appeared in When They See Us (2019), and Little Fires Everywhere (2020).

Outside of television, Jackson's film career boasts credits from Magic in the Water to Cruel Intentions and One Week (2008), which earned him a Genie Award in 2010 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. His acting credits extend back to the early 1990s with The Mighty Ducks film series. Jackson's career extends to stage performances as well, making his debut in London's West End in David Mamet's two-man play, A Life in the Theatre. His Broadway debut came in 2018, where he played an unconventional teacher in Children of a Lesser God.

Works with

Who Joshua Jackson Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Joshua Jackson shares the most films with. Reese Witherspoon comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Lynn Shelton (2).

FAQ

Joshua Jackson: Questions & Answers

How many movies Joshua Jackson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Joshua Jackson been in?

Joshua Jackson is credited on 24 films, from 1991 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Joshua Jackson's highest-grossing movie?

Americano (2006) is Joshua Jackson's biggest box office hit, with $270M worldwide, ahead of Karate Kid: Legends (2025) ($117M). Across every film with box office figures, Joshua Jackson's movies have made $575M.

Joshua Jackson's biggest hits

What is the best Joshua Jackson movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Joshua Jackson's best-rated film is Karate Kid: Legends (2025) with a score of 49.

Best Joshua Jackson movies, ranked

How old is Joshua Jackson?

Joshua Jackson is 48 years old, born on June 11, 1978 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

What is Joshua Jackson's newest movie?

The most recent film on Joshua Jackson's filmography is Karate Kid: Legends (2025), in the role of Victor.

Who does Joshua Jackson work with most often?

Joshua Jackson shares the most films with Reese Witherspoon (2 films), Lynn Shelton (2 films) and Megan Stott (2 films).

The Best Joshua Jackson Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.

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