History of Joshua Jackson in Timeline
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.
June 11, 1978: Joshua Carter Jackson Born
On June 11, 1978, Joshua Carter Jackson was born. He is a Canadian-American actor.
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.
2006: Relationship with Diane Kruger
In 2006, Joshua Jackson began a relationship with German actress Diane Kruger.
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: Moved Back to Vancouver
In 2009, Joshua Jackson moved back to Vancouver to shoot four seasons of Fringe.
2009: Fringe Ranking
In 2009, The science-fiction series Fringe was the second-highest rated new show.
April 12, 2010: Genie Award and Pacey-Con
On April 12, 2010, Joshua Jackson won the Genie Award for One Week and hosted the satirical Pacey-Con.
2010: BuddyTV Ranking
In 2010, BuddyTV ranked Joshua Jackson #9 on its "TV's 100 Sexiest Men of 2010" list.
2011: BuddyTV Ranking
In 2011, BuddyTV ranked Joshua Jackson #19 on its list.
2012: BuddyTV Ranking
In 2012, BuddyTV ranked Joshua Jackson #14 on its list.
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.
2016: End of Relationship with Diane Kruger
In 2016, Joshua Jackson ended his relationship with German actress Diane Kruger.
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: Relationship with Jodie Turner-Smith
In 2018, Joshua Jackson began a relationship with actress Jodie Turner-Smith.
2018: The Affair Ended
In 2018, Joshua Jackson's role on Showtime's The Affair concluded.
August 18, 2019: Marriage to Jodie Turner-Smith
On August 18, 2019, Joshua Jackson married actress Jodie Turner-Smith.
2019: When They See Us Release
In 2019, Joshua Jackson appeared in When They See Us.
April 13, 2020: Birth of Daughter
On April 13, 2020, Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith welcomed their daughter.
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.
October 2023: Divorce Filing
In October 2023, Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce from Joshua Jackson.
December 2023: Relationship with Lupita Nyong'o
In December 2023, Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong'o confirmed they are dating.
2023: Fatal Attraction Series
In 2023, Joshua Jackson played the lead in the series Fatal Attraction.
October 2024: Relationship with Lupita Nyong'o Ended
In October 2024, Lupita Nyong'o announced that she and Joshua Jackson were no longer together.
2025: House Fire
In 2025, Joshua Jackson's childhood home burned down during the Palisades Fire.
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