Joshua Jackson on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos

www.cbc.ca/thehour
Joshua Jackson has managed to pull off what a lot of actors don't. He went from being a teen idol, to a serious actor working with some of Hollywood's biggest stars. Joshua got his start at age 9, when he landed the role of 'Charlie' in that Emilio Estevez classic "Mighty Ducks." That film was a hit and he went on to star in the sequels. By 1998, they knew who he was down in Hollywood so he landed the 'Dawson's Creek' gig and for six seasons, he was pretty much every teenage girls' "imaginary" boyfriend. Along the way he starred in movies like "Scream 2" and "Skulls." He played a gay teenager in "Cruel Intentions" along with the lovely Sarah Michelle Gellar. When Dawson's Creek ended in 2002 Josh went on to look for "more mature" films. There was "I Love Your Work" alongside Giovanni Ribisi and Christina Ricci. 'Aurora Borealis' with Donald Sutherland and Juliette Lewis and 'Bobby' with Anthony Hopkins and Helen Hunt. Last year, Joshua returned to TV as Peter Bishop, in the series "Fringe." He also came back to Canada to star in the road movie "One Week" - a film about a young man's motorcycle trip from Toronto to Vancouver.

[@jjeherrera]

Joshua is one of those few actors with natural charisma which allows him to play many characters. I wonder why he hasn't been more successful.

[@BeingBetter]

I don't know why. I love him.

[@beyonddreams3988]

Every time I watch Josh I'm in a hypnotic state😳 I absolutely love him❤❤ and he has such a unique look especially his eyes. And with his sexy voice, I can listen to him talk forever❤❤❤

[@maree-elizabethdawson3976]

He is very talented and I think mostly underrated which is a massive shame. I haven't watched anything with Josh and seen the other characters he's played. Men absolutely get better with age!!!

[@janhavikulkarni6809]

I’m soo late to Joshua Jackson train. I just came onto Dawson’s Creek and I absolutely love him. He’s soooo talented. But my fav thing about him is the way he says the word “gonna.” That is sooo weird, I know, but it’s very appealing.

[@quinnysworld1086]

Same here

[@wheelwarrior2939]

Same here! I love him.

[@BeingBetter]

I love him too. I'm watching Dawson's Creek now.

[@wheelwarrior2939]

@@BeingBetter it really should have been called Pacey’s Creek! Loved Joey and Pacey!

[@BeingBetter]

@@wheelwarrior2939 I agree completely.

[@katiemark3]

He will forever be Charlie Conway from the Mighty Ducks to me!!

[@nenabunena]

Same with me, i first saw him in the mighty ducks trilogy

[@hometown9188]

God Joshua is so hot....his voice, his face, his eyes ahhhhhhh !!!

[@kelliewilliams9002]

+nina mikal Indeed!

[@beyonddreams3988]

Totally agree!👏

[@artull]

i was surprisingly pleased with that interview... i mean, joshua seems very personable and still in touch with his canadian roots... great job george!

[@starry118]

I had such a crush on Joshua Jackson when he was on "Dawson's Creek"...Pacey!

[@livingarrows]

OK seriously he is ridiculously handsome and charming and charismatic. I love love love his voice, his laugh and his smile. You must all pause at the 8:35 mark and just stare at this man's lovely smile :) Thanks for the interview, it was fantastic!

[@kernabryson3736]

Those eyes and that smile.... gorgeous man.

[@fabalu]

He's so amazing!! I love him

[@sunnytsofiya]

I like Joshua for his simple charachter and cool voice. He seems to be a really nice guy.

[@lisa_squared]

I've been a fan of his since Mighty Ducks.. and I'm so glad he hasn't forgotten where he came from :) George is also awesome, btw. Much Music sucks without him

[@remynarx]

i`m imagining the scene: "Hy, my name is Pacey Bishop." =)) HILARIOUS !?!

[@ashleyblum2894]

Oh that's clever. He mentioned "Mighty Ducks" was an awesome movie in Dawson's Creek

[@anetchi]

He reminds me so much of George Clooney, same cool attitude, knee weakening good looks, I just love this guy!

[@WarningEly]

When i first start watching Fringe i was like" oh my god...Pacey" and now if i watch Dawson's Creek i'm like" Oh gosh,,,young Peter Bishop"ahahah

[@berbersissi]

I love this guy because that he is endearing, sincerely nice and very handsome.Great actor as well.I'd like to meet him one day probably only in my dreams.Anyway, he is definitely unforgettable as Pacey and he's excellent as Peter Bishop in Fringe.

[@celtictracy]

He's a self confessed Sci Fi geek too YAAAAAY!!!! lol Loving Fringe which has brought Josh really onto my radar as I never watched Dawsons Creek but I have the dvds now !!! :D Loved One Week one of the best movies ever thank you for sharing this !!!!! xo

[@SpecialK0900]

I really admire Canadian actors/actresses who remember where they came from. Canada is such an amazing country! Joshua is a GREAT actor!

[@mariae4642]

Vice le canada! I love Joshua jackson, and any other renown famous Canadian actor, it gives me pride to see that our country gets recognized now and then, with everything the states has going on. And I lived in California for a while (beautiful place) but came back because it didn't feel like home. 😊

[@ogbrmusic]

Josh has style and as another commenter pointed out, charisma I love Fringe and think it's one of the most underrated shows ever! The reason I wanted to post though is because of the statement I heard about the whole "Doctor has given you a year to live" thing. I want to shake things up for anybody and everybody and declare that the doctors do not know exactly when you may kick the ol' bucket so to speak! lol There are a number of factors here, most not physiological in nature but to save time I'll say it like this; When we have symptoms that by definition align with certain conditions an MD weighs the probability and makes the determination to indeed call it "such and such" disease. The trouble is that many times we may deal with varying health conditions and work through them without having even gone to get a check up but sometimes when we do hear that we have a condition we become anchored to it! Especially when dealing with someone in such a high authoritarian position! Merely suspecting and taking known steps to work with the causes of these "Diss-eases" that have graduated to full blown diseases on our own in our more casual way with some conditions have been better because they never actually had such a heavy weight and anchor dropped in their laps! However there are a plethora of examples and cases where a very trusting patient upon hearing grievous news actually subconsciously live up to suspected effects and outcomes of a particular condition all the way to the point of death! And believe i or not, even in cases where patients should have made a full recovery or even having been misdiagnosed to begin with! Even arguing the case to prove their "sickness!" In sociology it's called Self Fulfilling Prophecy. Then There is the very real element of faith! It can be the tipping point that leads a person directly out of the harsh thinking associated with receiving news of illness. Last thing, In high grade sociology there are five levels of health, not just one or two! Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual and Mental and they all work with each other... If you are a youngster in school getting pressure from a bully at school it may effect you not just socially but mentally, emotionally and physically too with loss of sleep an nervous diss-eases begging to form lick nervous ticks and so on. So I hope this will help some of you someday and just knowing that there are 5 levels of health may help you to turn your mountains into tiny, more manageable piles!

[@katiethekool28]

One Week is one of my all time favorite movies

[@ed-od9sd]

man i used to have a hugh crush on him when i was in high school

[@paulamcguinness554]

Awesome movie with a beauty view and a Gord Downie cameo!!

[@lisahays]

one week... is an excellet movie... i really enjoy it

[@eme.261]

Joshua is so very Gemini. He communicates in story form and is a fantastic storyteller.

[@TheRandomyetawesome]

Joshua Jackson rly made the mighty ducks what it is, The Mighty Ducks, D2, and D3 are my 3 favorite movies

[@Londonguy1987_]

josh is one of my favourite actors and a really cool guy.

[@Propagandhi900]

Great vid as usual. The Hour is still the best.

[@angelsjr8515]

I love him!!! ❤️🥰🥰🥰

[@curiosity121]

He's gorgeous!!! Could never love the guy more!!:))) Only perhaps as Pacey Witter:)

[@asmamunir]

i love u jousha

[@Meggy.11]

JJ ❤

[@Ольгас-у3в]

Люблю его

[@LittleSweety]

Happy birthday,Joshua!

[@AlyssaGB89]

One week is a great, sad, depressing and wonderful movie!! Joshua is so incredibly hot and talented. Loving him in fringe right now

[@winonasasidor3797]

love you Joshua Jackson..

[@wrath231]

Class act

[@Neojhun]

My neighbor back in Melbourne is an avid 4x4 driver. He drove from Melbourne to Perth where he met up with his brother from Denmark. So his brother asked how far the drive was. About 3000km which blew his brothers mind. That's the same as Denmark to middle of North Africa a whole different continent. Now that is a crazy comparison.

[@atriptothedentist]

Loved "One Week"!!

[@forrenz]

They need to post more stuff on here though - I keep missing it so much, since I'm asleep when it's on...

[@splathappy6]

I love him sooo much!!

[@cyn1919]

George is a very good host and joshua seems like a very down to earth guy =)

[@EllynHayden]

Yeah Canada! I never realized we had so many big things in the country. Oh yeah, and Josh Jackson is pretty awesome too. : P

[@princeeshannah22]

Amazing man x

[@cyntaxis]

i LO VE!! JOSHUA!!

[@HechaenFFYL]

HERMOSO, SIMPLEMENTE HERMOSO!

[@katyc130890]

Where the heck can I get the soundtrack for One Week???????? My god! I love it, but I can't find it ANYWHERE. Please!! Help!!

[@Christinecampbellbaker]

I'm SOOOO disappointed that this movie wasn't given a wider release. Ya, it's a Canadian movie, but... IT'S A CANADIAN MOVIE ABOUT CANADA - EVERY SINGLE CANADIAN should see this movie!!! Hoping it does well enough for them to widen the release. If you want to see it as much as I do, email the theatres and let them know!!!!

[@angelwings4191]

omg he's gorgeous...and u know what's sad with his voice, god he could just talk to me and i'd be happy...sorry if i haven't actually added anything productive lol.

[@yeyaaldana8477]

Totalmente mi amor platónico...Dios mío, simplemente bello

[@antmunoz5555]

Joshua Jackson was 14 when he got the role for the 1st movie, not 9

[@Kimothy80]

Thank you! Probably 13 while filming but 14 when it was released. :-)

[@jcandice100]

i love you josh

[@marianapjer]

papasitoooooooooooooooooooooooo lo mas lindooooo del mundoooooooooo lo esperare en la siguiente vida si s necesario.....por ahora me conformo viendolo ser felizzz

[@SlippyPiggy]

great movie :) made me proud to be Canadian

[@jo0ls_dee]

hangs around with the crew cuz that's where the beer is. yes

[@Yellowtable101]

omg george looks so cuuute in yellow.

[@kino061229]

i love mighty ducks!

[@OneRevelation]

me too :) i've watched almost all of em :P

[@CinematicGalaxy]

Yep, he was more like 12/13. He looked younger, though.

[@WOOWzerz]

I love that movie!!! (one week)

[@HNIN1973]

Joshua for Batman!

[@EricZ1982]

That's Diane Kruger right from National Treasure?

[@27harrypotterfreak]

fringe all the way baby!

[@ahdamg]

aww so cute:)

[@ThaOneChrisJONES]

He'll always be Charlie Conway to me !

[@nessi717]

Love the Sudbury reference

[@whatsupme401]

mighty ducks!!!! woooo!

[@ROSTAFA]

9:16 talks about Mighty Ducks

[@michaelm4464]

He wasn't 9 in the first Mighty Ducks movie if he was born in 1978. First Mighty Ducks came out in 1992 I believe, so he was 14.

[@nenabunena]

Michael Milazzo Maybe it was filmed in 1991 before his 13th birthday, he looked 12 in that film

[@Kimothy80]

i@@nenabunena It filmed from January-April of 1992 so Joshua was 13 during filming.

[@svetodarperunovic8127]

If I were a woman, I'd be crazy about this guy.

[@jcandice100]

i love you josh,paycie witter or peter bishop!

[@blankz121]

yea, i heard about the agent orange involvement. its not like they thought they were spraying candy. it was a military operation so they couldn't have been ignorant enough to think that it was done for any positive means.. i guess were gonna have to agree to disagree here. p.s this is a pretty random convo for a joshua jackson video.

[@dirtjumper771]

ya, we also don't have crime... or policeman. We all just trust each other so much we don't worry about it

[@blankz121]

you're canadian born but moved & then served u.s military? thats pretty crazy man.

[@alligatoruk]

So is the dragon STILL on the wall now he's bought it back? I don't think I could get rid of it!

[@norlack89]

I'M ONE OF THOSE BOYS :D

[@robielynnegonzales1205]

He's still a Charlie Conway.

[@krankifish1]

Great interview between two clever and sexy men :)

[@Smile1483]

PACEY!!

[@FLeA24681]

TRIPLE DEKE

[@AnneLiesveld]

Wouldn't josh have been 12ish when those movies came out? 9 would have made movies taped in 1987. 1st movie came out in 1992 so taped in 1991ish

[@nenabunena]

Maybe he was cast earlier?

[@TheAwesome45]

No, as Peter Bishop.

[@linastolen8752]

Well, you ARE right about Russia, Josh. I know for certain it's even grander than Canada and has more scale.

[@MsBaileysBaileys]

What's so funny about being german? I am german too, and i don't really think it's funny... it's just my home. I cant understand why everybody talks about nationalities. We are all humans. We're all somehow the same. Well, however, I love Josh. He's a good actor and he has a great character!

[@everythingshiny]

He was joking about how she "loves it" when he makes fun of her accent.

[@XoXo475]

Bet show on tv. I love Fringe !!!!

[@Miss25able]

CANADIAN?? HE IS CANADIAN??

[@blankz121]

helping to building machinery was wrong (to say least) but there was no draft here.that was only done for the money, they didn't have a "side." those 40,000 men were deployed as part of the U.S. military not canadian military and when looking to be compensated, they should turn to the u.s.

[@dirtjumper771]

actually, a lot of them are lol. some good friends of mine are ex drug addicts and they are some of the funniest, most chill, and nicest people I know. But, there are also a lot of people in Canada who are grade A assholes

[@jojojames1995able]

Dammit he sounds German

[@smellthelemons]

@gofikinn999 hell yes!

[@blankz121]

if they want a pension for fighting then they should ask the country they fought for (u.s.a).

[@hieuhoa01]

hut ab jungs. aboniert!

[@josh35292]

America Owns His Little brother Canada in every way...BTW his father is American

[@depechex]

I don't like him. I mean, it's nothing personal but i always feel he's the only actor in Fringe who doesn't fit in. He isn't a brilliant actor neither as John Noble and Anna Torv eat him alive in every single scene during the show. Thanks to the direction of story his character is just in the middle of action but until those changes, he was like a ghost there.