--- name: "James Marsden" canonical: "https://film.one/person/james-marsden" fi1m_id: "james-marsden" imdb_id: "nm0005188" tmdb_id: 11006 wikidata_id: "Q485901" roles: ["Actor"] born: "18 September 1973" reviewed_on_fi1m: 20 average_fi1m_score: 68 average_as: "actor" average_over: 20 updated: "2026-10-25T04:14:46.454345+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # James Marsden ## Identity James Marsden - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/james-marsden - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** james-marsden - **IMDb ID:** nm0005188 - **TMDB ID:** 11006 - **Wikidata ID:** Q485901 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Marsden, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q485901, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005188/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/11006 Actor. Born 18 September 1973 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 18 September 1973, Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA - **Active:** 1994–present - **Also known as:** James Paul Marsden, Jimmy Marsden - **Frequently works with:** [Ben Schwartz](https://film.one/person/ben-schwartz.md), [Bryan Singer](https://film.one/person/bryan-singer.md), [Hugh Jackman](https://film.one/person/hugh-jackman.md), [Ian McKellen](https://film.one/person/ian-mckellen.md), [Jeff Fowler](https://film.one/person/jeff-fowler.md), [Josh Miller](https://film.one/person/josh-miller.md), [Lauren Shuler Donner](https://film.one/person/lauren-shuler-donner.md), [Neal H. Moritz](https://film.one/person/neal-h-moritz.md) - **Average Fi1m score:** 68, as actor, over 20 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 68 (2), 2000s 70 (8), 2010s 69 (4), 2020s 66 (6) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 69 to 68 across 18 titles - **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 15 at 60–79, 4 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 2 of 15 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 9, Action 8, Drama 8, Science Fiction 7, Adventure 6, Family 4 - **Screen time:** 26 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $4,417m across 13 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Marsden, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q485901, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005188/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/11006 ## Coming up - *Avengers: Doomsday* (2026-12-16), as Scott Summers / Cyclops — [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-doomsday.md) - *Sonic the Hedgehog 4* (2027-03-11), as Tom Wachowski ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*X2*](https://film.one/film/x2.md) (80), [*Enchanted*](https://film.one/film/enchanted.md) (76), [*Paradise*](https://film.one/tv/paradise.md) (73), [*X-Men*](https://film.one/film/x-men.md) (67), [*X-Men: The Last Stand*](https://film.one/film/x-men-the-last-stand.md) (54) - **Apple TV:** [*Your Friends & Neighbors*](https://film.one/tv/your-friends-and-neighbors.md) (72), [*Sonic the Hedgehog 3*](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-3.md) (61), [*Sonic the Hedgehog 2*](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-2.md) (58), [*Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues*](https://film.one/film/anchorman-2-the-legend-continues.md) (58), [*Sonic the Hedgehog*](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog.md) (55) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Butler*](https://film.one/film/the-butler.md) (66) - **HBO Max:** [*Superman Returns*](https://film.one/film/superman-returns.md) (60) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on James Marsden > James Marsden is a dependable supporting actor with a welcome willingness to look foolish. We rate him most highly when his charm serves a character's inflated opinion of himself, and less when charm is all the script requires. Marsden lets a self-important man believe in himself long enough for us to enjoy how foolish he is. *Jury Duty* (2023), with the actor playing a version of himself, makes productive use of that comic instinct. He is willing to be the buffoon, rather than insist on being liked. We would like more of his parts to trust him with that much vanity. His breakthrough as Scott Summers, or Cyclops, in *X-Men* (2000) established the franchise work. *The Notebook* (2004) and *Enchanted* (2007) brought romantic parts, with the latter also giving his Prince Edward singing and comedy to handle. The shift towards television in the 2010s included Teddy Flood in *Westworld* (2016). These are different jobs, but the useful constant is an actor comfortable contributing without needing every scene arranged around him. Jeff Fowler's *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* (2024) makes the limitations of his franchise employment plain. As Tom, alongside Tika Sumpter's Maddie, he is there to be supportive and to be carried about at speed. We were frustrated by the waste of him: he gets one scene of feeling before being put back on support duty. There is little room to build a performance when being available to the hedgehogs is most of the job. Jim Carrey gets two Robotniks; Marsden could have used more of one Tom. *Your Friends & Neighbors* (2025), in which he plays Owen Ashe, is a more rewarding watch. Jon Hamm is the chief attraction, and the ensemble keeps the relationship drama lively even when the observations about privilege sound familiar. We recommend it for that ensemble, with modest expectations of the social commentary, rather than as a reason to single Marsden out. His leading-man looks have sometimes narrowed the parts on offer, and his preference for character roles makes sense. There is nothing wrong with being reliable company, but the comic work suggests he can do more than keep a film agreeable. Start with *Jury Duty*, where he is allowed to make a fool of himself. ## Biography James Paul Marsden (born 18 September 1973) is an American actor. He began his career with guest roles in television series including Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993), Touched by an Angel (1995) and Party of Five (1995). Marsden gained recognition for playing Scott Summers / Cyclops in the X-Men film series (2000–2014). Other notable film roles include Lon Hammond in The Notebook (2004), Prince Edward in Enchanted (2007) and Tom Wachowski in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series (2020–present), including Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024). On television he has appeared in Westworld (2016–2022) and Dead to Me (2019–2022). He starred in Paradise (2025) as President Cal Bradford and in Your Friends & Neighbors (2025) as Owen Ashe. He received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his role in Jury Duty (2023). *Sources: en.wikipedia.org, justjared.com, collider.com.* ## On Fi1m (20) - *Paradise* (2025), Fi1m 73, as President Cal Bradford — [page](https://film.one/tv/paradise.md) - *Your Friends & Neighbors* (2025), Fi1m 72, as Owen Ashe — [page](https://film.one/tv/your-friends-and-neighbors.md) - *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* (2024), Fi1m 61, as Tom — [page](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-3.md) - *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* (2022), Fi1m 58, as Tom Wachowski — [page](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-2.md) - *Mrs. America* (2020), Fi1m 79, as Phil Crane — [page](https://film.one/tv/mrs-america.md) - *Sonic the Hedgehog* (2020), Fi1m 55, as Tom Wachowski — [page](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog.md) - *Westworld* (2016), Fi1m 74, as Theodore 'Teddy' Flood — [page](https://film.one/tv/westworld-2016.md) - *X-Men: Days of Future Past* (2014), Fi1m 78, as Scott Summers — [page](https://film.one/film/x-men-days-of-future-past.md) - *Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues* (2013), Fi1m 58, as Jack Lime — [page](https://film.one/film/anchorman-2-the-legend-continues.md) - *The Butler* (2013), Fi1m 66, as John F. Kennedy — [page](https://film.one/film/the-butler.md) - *Modern Family* (2009), Fi1m 77, as Barry — [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md) - *Enchanted* (2007), Fi1m 76, as Prince Edward — [page](https://film.one/film/enchanted.md) - *Hairspray* (2007), Fi1m 72, as Corny Collins — [page](https://film.one/film/hairspray-2007.md) - *Superman Returns* (2006), Fi1m 60, as Richard White — [page](https://film.one/film/superman-returns.md) - *X-Men: The Last Stand* (2006), Fi1m 54, as Scott Summers / Cyclops — [page](https://film.one/film/x-men-the-last-stand.md) - *The Notebook* (2004), Fi1m 74, as Lon Hammond — [page](https://film.one/film/the-notebook.md) - *X2* (2003), Fi1m 80, as Scott Summers / Cyclops — [page](https://film.one/film/x2.md) - *X-Men* (2000), Fi1m 67, as Cyclops — [page](https://film.one/film/x-men.md) - *Ally McBeal* (1997), Fi1m 63, as Glenn Foy — [page](https://film.one/tv/ally-mcbeal.md) - *Party of Five* (1994), Fi1m 73, as Griffin Holbrook (as Jimmy Marsden) — [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md) ## Complete filmography (97) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Sonic the Hedgehog 4* (2027), as Tom Wachowski - *Avengers: Doomsday* (2026), as Scott Summers / Cyclops — coming soon, [page](https://film.one/film/avengers-doomsday.md) - *Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat* (2026), series, Executive Producer - *Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice* (2026), as Quick Draw Mike - *Your Friends & Neighbors* (2025), series, as Owen Ashe — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/your-friends-and-neighbors.md) - *Paradise* (2025), series, as President Cal Bradford — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/paradise.md) - *Sonic the Hedgehog 3* (2024), as Tom — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-3.md) - *Unfrosted* (2024), as Jack Lalanne - *Knuckles* (2024), series, as Tom Wachowski (archive footage) (uncredited) - *Knox Goes Away* (2024), as Miles Knox - *PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie* (2023), as Hank (voice) - *Jury Duty* (2023), series, as James Marsden - Juror #14 (Alternate) - *Disenchanted* (2022), as Prince Edward - *Sonic the Hedgehog 2* (2022), as Tom Wachowski — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog-2.md) - *My Little Pony: A New Generation* (2021), as Hitch Trailblazer (voice) - *Precious Templeton: A Pony Tale* (2021), as Tim Templeton - *The Boss Baby: Family Business* (2021), as Tim (voice) - *The Stand* (2020), series, as Stu Redman - *Born of a Dream* (2020), as F.A. Jones - *30 Rock: A One-Time Special* (2020), as Criss Cross (voice) - *Mrs. America* (2020), series, as Phil Crane — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/tv/mrs-america.md) - *Sonic the Hedgehog* (2020), as Tom Wachowski — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/sonic-the-hedgehog.md) - *Green Eggs and Ham* (2019), series, as Bo (voice) - *Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood* (2019), Thanks — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood.md) - *Dead to Me* (2019), series, as Ben Wood, Steve Wood, Steve Wood / Ben Wood - *Henchmen* (2018), as Hank (voice) - *Shock and Awe* (2017), as Warren Strobel - *Tour de Pharmacy* (2017), as Rex Honeycut - *The Female Brain* (2017), as Adam - *Westworld* (2016), series, as Theodore 'Teddy' Flood — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/westworld-2016.md) - *The D Train* (2015), as Oliver Lawless - *Welcome to Me* (2015), as Rich Ruskin - *Unfinished Business* (2015), as Jim Spinch - *Into the Grizzly Maze* (2015), as Rowan - *Accidental Love* (2015), as Scott - *The Best of Me* (2014), as Dawson Cole - *The Loft* (2014), as Chris Vanowen - *X-Men: Days of Future Past* (2014), as Scott Summers — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/x-men-days-of-future-past.md) - *Walk of Shame* (2014), as Gordon - *Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues* (2013), as Jack Lime — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/anchorman-2-the-legend-continues.md) - *Wander Over Yonder* (2013), series, as Sir Brad Starlight (voice) - *The Butler* (2013), as John F. Kennedy — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/the-butler.md) - *2 Guns* (2013), as Quince - *As Cool as I Am* (2013), as Chuck Diamond - *Robot & Frank* (2012), as Hunter - *Bachelorette* (2012), as Trevor Graham - *Small Apartments* (2012), as Bernard Franklin - *Vietnam in HD* (2011), series, as Arthur Wiknik - *Straw Dogs* (2011), as David Sumner - *Hop* (2011), as Fred - *Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore* (2010), as Diggs (voice) - *Death at a Funeral* (2010), as Oscar - *The Box* (2009), as Arthur Lewis - *Modern Family* (2009), series, as Barry — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-family.md) - *Party Down* (2009), series, as Jack Botty — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-down.md) - *Sex Drive* (2008), as Rex Lafferty - *Pip's Predicament: A Pop-Up Adventure* (2008), as Prince Edward (voice) - *27 Dresses* (2008), as Kevin Doyle - *Enchanted* (2007), as Prince Edward — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/film/enchanted.md) - *Hairspray* (2007), as Corny Collins — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/hairspray-2007.md) - *30 Rock* (2006), series, as Criss — Fi1m 86, [page](https://film.one/tv/30-rock.md) - *Superman Returns* (2006), as Richard White — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/superman-returns.md) - *X-Men: The Last Stand* (2006), as Scott Summers / Cyclops — Fi1m 54, [page](https://film.one/film/x-men-the-last-stand.md) - *10th & Wolf* (2006), as Tommy - *The Alibi* (2006), as Wendell Hatch - *Heights* (2005), as Jonathan - *The Notebook* (2004), as Lon Hammond — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/the-notebook.md) - *The 24th Day* (2004), as Dan - *X2* (2003), as Scott Summers / Cyclops — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/x2.md) - *Evolution X - The Making of X-Men* (2003), Actor - *Interstate 60* (2002), as Neal Oliver - *Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes* (2001), as Cyclops (archive footage) - *Zoolander* (2001), as John Wilkes Booth — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/film/zoolander.md) - *Sugar & Spice* (2001), as Jack Bartlett - *X-Men* (2000), as Cyclops — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/x-men.md) - *Gossip* (2000), as Derrick Webb - *Disturbing Behavior* (1998), as Steve Clark - *Bella Mafia* (1997), as Luka - *Ally McBeal* (1997), series, as Glenn Foy — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/ally-mcbeal.md) - *On the Edge of Innocence* (1997), as Jake Walker - *Campfire Tales* (1997), as Eddie (segment "The Hook") - *Gone in a Heartbeat* (1996), as Michael Haller - *Public Enemies* (1996), as Doc Barker - *Second Noah* (1996), series, as Ricky Beckett - *The Outer Limits* (1995), series, as Brav - *919 Fifth Avenue* (1995), as Will - *Touched by an Angel* (1994), series, as Jake - *Boogies Diner* (1994), series, as Jason - *Party of Five* (1994), series, as Griffin Holbrook (as Jimmy Marsden) — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md) - *No Dessert, Dad, 'Til You Mow the Lawn* (1994), as Tyler Cochran - *Search and Rescue* (1994), Actor - *The Nanny* (1993), series, as Eddie - *Saved by the Bell: The New Class* (1993), series, as Chad Westerfield - *In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco* (1993), as Steven Willis - *Blossom* (1990), series, as Josh - *An Innocent Girl*, Actor - *Disavowed*, series, as Brad Griffin · Executive Producer ## Gallery - ![James Marsden](https://film.one/media/person/10247/gallery-a97a186808b3.jpg) James Marsden — Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/James_Marsden_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg/1280px-James_Marsden_by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![Ed Harris, James Marsden, Thandie Newton and Rodrigo Santoro speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Westworld", at the San Diego Conventio](https://film.one/media/person/10247/gallery-89003a30aa77.jpg) Ed Harris, James Marsden, Thandie Newton and Rodrigo Santoro speaking at the 2017 San Diego Comic Con International, for "Westworld", at the San Diego Conventio — Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/80/Ed_Harris%2C_James_Marsden%2C_Thandie_Newton_%26_Rodrigo_Santoro_%2836059378302%29.jpg/1280px-Ed_Harris%2C_James_Marsden%2C_Thandie_Newton_%26_Rodrigo_Santoro_%2836059378302%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - 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