Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Joshua Jackson
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Joshua Jackson made an impact.
Joshua Jackson is a Canadian-American actor prominent for his roles in several successful television series. He gained initial recognition as Pacey Witter in the teen drama Dawson's Creek. He further solidified his career with his portrayal of Peter Bishop in the science fiction series Fringe. Jackson also starred in The Affair and received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for his performance as Christopher Duntsch in the crime drama Dr. Death. Other notable credits include roles in When They See Us, Little Fires Everywhere, and Doctor Odyssey.
1991: Crooked Hearts Role
In 1991, Joshua Jackson started acting in a small role in the film Crooked Hearts.
1992: The Mighty Ducks Film Series Began
In 1992, Joshua Jackson came to prominence with his role in the Mighty Ducks film series.
1996: The Mighty Ducks Film Series Ended
In 1996, Joshua Jackson's role in the Mighty Ducks film series concluded.
1998: Dawson's Creek Debut
In 1998, Joshua Jackson appeared as Pacey Witter on Dawson's Creek, created by Kevin Williamson and ran on the WB network from 1998 to 2003.
1998: Apt Pupil and Urban Legend Appearances
In 1998, Joshua Jackson appeared in Apt Pupil and Urban Legend.
1999: Cruel Intentions Appearance
In 1999, Joshua Jackson appeared in Cruel Intentions.
2000: The Skulls and Gossip Appearances
In 2000, Joshua Jackson appeared in The Skulls and Gossip.
2000: Guest Starred on The Simpsons and Appeared in Gossip
In 2000, Joshua Jackson guest-starred in Season 12 of The Simpsons, voicing Jesse Grass, and was cast in the movie Gossip.
2001: The Safety of Objects Appearance
In 2001, Joshua Jackson appeared in The Safety of Objects.
2002: The Laramie Project Appearance
In 2002, Joshua Jackson appeared in The Laramie Project.
2003: Dawson's Creek Ended
In 2003, Dawson's Creek ended, where Joshua Jackson appeared as Pacey Witter.
2003: Post-Dawson's Creek Film Roles
In 2003, after Dawson's Creek ended, Joshua Jackson played lead roles in films with Dennis Hopper, Harvey Keitel, and Donald Sutherland.
2005: Stage Debut on London West End
In 2005, Joshua Jackson moved to the UK and made his stage debut on the London West End in David Mamet's A Life in the Theatre with Patrick Stewart.
2008: Shutter Appearance and Genie Award
In 2008, Joshua Jackson appeared in Shutter. He also won the Genie Award for Best Actor for his performance in One Week.
2008: Fringe Premiered
In 2008, Joshua Jackson began playing Peter Bishop in the Fox science fiction series Fringe.
March 6, 2009: One Week Opened
On March 6, 2009, the Canadian independent film One Week, starring and executive produced by Joshua Jackson, opened.
2009: Fringe Ranking
In 2009, The science-fiction series Fringe was the second-highest rated new show.
2013: Inescapable and Beyond the Fringe
In 2013, Joshua Jackson appeared in the IFC film Inescapable and wrote the first story from the comic book trilogy Beyond the Fringe.
2013: Fringe Ended
In 2013, the Fox science fiction series Fringe, where Joshua Jackson played Peter Bishop, ended.
2014: The Affair Began
In 2014, Joshua Jackson started playing a troubled married man on Showtime's The Affair.
March 2018: Broadway Debut
In March 2018, Joshua Jackson made his theatrical debut on Broadway in Children of a Lesser God.
May 2018: Children of a Lesser God Run Ended
In May 2018, the play Children of a Lesser God, where Joshua Jackson starred, ended its run.
2018: The Affair Ended
In 2018, Joshua Jackson's role on Showtime's The Affair concluded.
2019: When They See Us Release
In 2019, Joshua Jackson appeared in When They See Us.
2020: Little Fires Everywhere
In 2020, Joshua Jackson co-starred in the miniseries Little Fires Everywhere.
2021: Dr. Death Premiered
In 2021, Joshua Jackson started playing Christopher Duntsch in the Peacock crime drama series Dr. Death.
2023: Fatal Attraction Series
In 2023, Joshua Jackson played the lead in the series Fatal Attraction.
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