Joshua Jackson Biography
Joshua was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, but spent the first eight years of his life in California before returning to Canada. At the age of 11, Josh decided he wanted to pursue acting. Knowing how cruel an acting career could be, his mother, a casting director, took him to his first audition in hopes of discouraging him. Instead, he landed a commercial for Keebler's potato chips.Since then, Josh has had a full career ranging from theater to television.
Trivia

chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" [1999]

Has dual U.S./Canadian citizenship.

Allergic to every nut except peanuts which are technically legumes.

Is asthmatic

Took time after High School to travel through Europe

Dad's name is John

His grandparents were opera singers in Dublin, Ireland

At age 9, he was a stand in for The Fly II (1989) and an extra on "MacGyver" (1985) for several episodes.

Briefly attended Ideal Mini School in Vancouver.

Unlike most Canadian born actors, he has never been introduced at the Toronto Film Festival.

Attended the 2006 Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates.

Saved a girl's life who was drowning in Wilmington. The cast and crew of "Dawson's Creek" (1998) gave him a life preserver to remember it.

Lives with girlfriend Diane Kruger in New York. [2008]
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