James Marsden, 1973
Actors · September 18, 1973
James Marsden
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James Marsden is 52 years old, born September 18, 1973 in United States · Virgo.
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About
James Marsden became a household name playing Cyclops across four X-Men films (2000–2014) and earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for roles spanning prestige drama to comedy. Born September 18, 1973, in the US, he pivoted from early TV guest spots on Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993) and Party of Five (1995) to leading roles in The Notebook (2004), Superman Returns (2006), and Enchanted (2007). As a Virgo, he balances precision with charisma across genre work.
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Biography
James Marsden built a career arc from TV guest star to franchise cornerstone. He began with appearances on Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993), Touched by an Angel (1995), and Party of Five (1995) before landing his signature role as Cyclops in four X-Men films spanning 2000–2014. That run overlapped with leading roles in The Notebook (2004), Superman Returns (2006), Hairspray (2007), and Enchanted (2007), establishing him as a reliable lead across romance, action, and family comedy.
In the 2010s, Marsden shifted toward prestige television. He starred in Westworld from 2016 to 2022 and the black comedy Dead to Me (2019–2022), earning a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for the latter. His breakout television moment came as a fictionalized version of himself in the mockumentary series Jury Duty (2023), which netted him nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Recent work includes the thriller series Paradise (2025), for which he received his second Primetime Emmy nomination, and the second season of Your Friends & Neighbors (2026). He also anchors the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film series as Tom Wachowski (2020–present) and will reprise Cyclops in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film Avengers: Doomsday (2026). Born September 18, 1973, in the US, Marsden is a Virgo—a sign aligned with his meticulous genre-hopping and sustained A-list presence. As an actor, he performs across film, television, and comedy formats, maintaining career longevity through versatility.
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Before Fame
Marsden's early career consisted of television guest appearances. He first appeared on Saved by the Bell: The New Class in 1993, followed by roles on Touched by an Angel (1995) and Party of Five (1995), establishing himself as a reliable supporting player in 1990s network television.
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Trivia
- He has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations: one for Jury Duty (2023) and a second for Paradise (2025).
- Marsden portrayed John F. Kennedy in the 2013 drama film The Butler.
- He will reprise his role as Cyclops in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe film Avengers: Doomsday (2026).
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
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Frequently asked
- How old is James Marsden?
- James Marsden is 52 years old (born September 18, 1973).
- When is James Marsden's birthday?
- James Marsden was born on September 18, 1973.
- What is James Marsden's zodiac sign?
- James Marsden is a Virgo, born September 18, 1973.
- What is James Marsden's Chinese zodiac sign?
- James Marsden was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is James Marsden from?
- James Marsden is from United States.
- What does James Marsden do?
- James Marsden is a actor.
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