James Marsden
James Marsden
James Paul Marsden is an American actor, singer and former Versace model. Marsden began his acting career guest-starring in multiple television shows such as Saved by the Bell: The New Class, Touched by an Angel and Party of Five. He then gained prominence with his portrayal of Scott Summers/Cyclops in the X-Men film series, and starred in 2006's Superman Returns which earned him a Saturn Award nomination...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionMovie Actor
Date of Birth18 September 1973
CityStillwater, OK
CountryUnited States of America
As an actor, you always think your last job is your last job, and you're always doubting yourself and worried that people will see you're a fraud.
I didn't know what my passion was until I discovered the dramatic arts in junior high and high school and I realized, 'Oh, I like this. This is something I feel like I'm good at.' But, the idea of moving to Hollywood and becoming an actor was really unrealistic.
If expectations are low, you can only impress people. But if expectations are there for you to be the leading guy, and you've been paid X amount of money, you're on a tightrope, and all of a sudden, you're looking down.
I decided I should go after the roles I like, that I am inspired by, and then, if I am having a good time, chances are that people will like watching you.
It's about balance. Do a movie that's good for your career, then do a one that gets good box office.
If you're lucky enough to pick what you do, that's the greatest career you can have. Ultimately, that's my goal: to have choices.
To me, the more bizarre the character, the more I'm attracted to it,
If you're an attractive guy, everyone thinks you're successful just because of the way you look.
If you have fun and keep a good attitude, people want to work with you.
Over the years, I've learned that you can have fun with the fabrics and other elements, but if it's not tailored right, you'll blow it.
It would be cool to be invisible, but I'm afraid of what people would say about me if they didn't know I was there. Some things are better left unknown.
The more ridiculous the character is, the more sincerity you have to bring to it.
I was with my wife for five years before we got married, so we've been together since I was 22.
I have always weirdly seen myself as more of a character actor. I have never been suave. I could never see myself playing James Bond. I suppose I could fake it, but I am certainly not James Bond in real life.