James Marsden
ActingAbout James Marsden
James Paul Marsden (born September 18, 1973) is an American actor. He began his acting career by guest-starring on the television shows Saved by the Bell: The New Class (1993), Touched by an Angel (1995), and Party of Five (1995). Marsden gained fame for his portrayal of Cyclops in the X-Men film series from 2000 to 2014, and for his roles in the films The Notebook (2004), Superman Returns (2006), Hairspray (2007), Enchanted (2007), 27 Dresses (2008), and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013). He portrayed John F. Kennedy in the drama film The Butler (2013) and Tom Wachowski in the Sonic the Hedgehog film series (2020–present). Marsden starred in the science fiction series Westworld from 2016 to 2022 and in the black comedy series Dead to Me from 2019 to 2022, for which he received a nomination for a Critics' Choice Television Award. He played guest roles in the Modern Family (2011) and 30 Rock (2012–2013) sitcoms. He starred as a fictionalised version of himself in the mockumentary series Jury Duty (2023), for which he received nominations for a Golden Globe Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. Marsden has since starred in the thriller series Paradise (2025). Description above from the Wikipedia article James Marsden, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Marsden reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of James Marsden's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Marsden remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Notebook, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best James Marsden Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Marsden's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Marsden.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Tom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Knox Goes Away | Miles Knox | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie | Hank (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Disenchanted | Prince Edward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Tom Wachowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | My Little Pony: A New Generation | Hitch Trailblazer (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Boss Baby: Family Business | Tim Templeton (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | 30 Rock: A One-Time Special | Criss Cross (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Sonic the Hedgehog | Tom Wachowski | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Henchmen | Hank (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Shock and Awe | Warren Strobel | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Tour de Pharmacy | Rex Honeycut | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Best of Me | Dawson Cole | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Loft | Chris Vanowen | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | X-Men: Days of Future Past | Scott Summers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Walk of Shame | Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | Jack Lime | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Butler | John F. Kennedy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | 2 Guns | Quince | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | As Cool as I Am | Chuck Diamond | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Robot & Frank | Hunter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Small Apartments | Bernard Franklin | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Straw Dogs | David Sumner | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hop | Fred | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Death at a Funeral | Oscar | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Sex Drive | Rex Lafferty | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | 27 Dresses | Kevin Doyle | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Enchanted | Prince Edward | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Hairspray | Corny Collins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Superman Returns | Richard White | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | X-Men: The Last Stand | Scott Summers / Cyclops | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | 10th & Wolf | Tommy | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Heights | Jonathan | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Notebook | Lon Hammond | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The 24th Day | Dan | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | FX2: Visual Effects | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | X2 | Scott Summers / Cyclops | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | X-Men: Premieres Around the World | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Interstate 60 | Neal Oliver | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Once Upon a Time: The Super Heroes | Cyclops (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Zoolander | John Wilkes Booth | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sugar & Spice | Jack Bartlett | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | X-Men | Cyclops | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | X-Men: The Mutant Watch | Self - 'Cyclops' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Gossip | Derrick Webb | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Disturbing Behavior | Steve Clark | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bella Mafia | Luka | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Campfire Tales | Eddie (segment "The Hook") | Average | Similar → |
James Marsden - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of James Marsden?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Marsden is "The Notebook" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has James Marsden acted in?
James Marsden has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by James Marsden?
Other notable films include "My Little Pony: A New Generation", "Sonic the Hedgehog 3", and "X-Men: Days of Future Past".