Many people wonder if Jason Marsden and James Marsden are related, since they share the same last name and are both actors. The answer is no, they are not related by blood, but they are good friends who have worked together in the past. Here is everything you need to know about the two Marsdens and their friendship.
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Who is Jason Marsden?
Jason Marsden is an American actor and filmmaker, who has done numerous voice roles in animated films, as well as various television series and video games. He is best known for his voice roles as the official voice of the Disney character Max Goof, since 1995, Chester McBadbat in The Fairly OddParents, Chase Young in Xiaolin Showdown, Nermal in The Garfield Show and the title character in the Tak and the Power of Juju video game trilogy from 2003 to 2005.
Jason Marsden was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on January 3, 1975, to Linda (née Williams), and Myles Marsden (1936–2019). His father was a former premier danseur of the Yugoslav National Ballet. He has three older half-siblings from his father’s first marriage to Croatian dancer Ivanka Herci Munitic.
Jason Marsden began his acting career in 1986, as the character A. J. Quartermaine, in the television series General Hospital. He then starred as Eddie Munster in the TV series remake of The Munsters titled The Munsters Today. He also had his first voice acting role in a cartoon, that of Cavin in the later seasons of the Disney TV series Disney’s Adventures of the Gummi Bears.
Jason Marsden continued his career with many guest star appearances on prime time sitcoms. In 1990, he was the voice of Peter Pan in Peter Pan and the Pirates, which ran for two seasons and in 1992, he landed the role of Dash X in Eerie, Indiana . He provided the voice of Thackery Binx as a black cat in Disney’s Hocus Pocus and reprised the role in the Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular.
Who is James Marsden?
James Marsden is an American actor who gained fame for his portrayal of Cyclops in the X-Men film series (2000–2014) and for his roles in films The Notebook (2004), Superman Returns (2006), Hairspray (2007), Enchanted (2007), and 27 Dresses (2008). He has also portrayed John F. Kennedy in the drama film The Butler (2013) and has starred in the comedy films Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022). He starred in the science fiction series Westworld from 2016 to 2022 and in the black comedy series Dead to Me from 2019 to 2022.
James Marsden was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, on September 18, 1973, the son of Kathleen (née Scholtz) and James Luther Marsden. His father was a food safety advisor to LexiGene Industries. His parents divorced when he was nine years old. He has four siblings: two younger sisters and two brothers.
James Marsden attended Oklahoma State University, where he studied broadcast journalism. He was also a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He left after one and a half years, opting instead to move to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.
James Marsden got his first job in a series of episodes of The Nanny as Eddie, Margaret Sheffield’s boyfriend. He then starred in the Canadian television series Boogies Diner, which aired for one season. Following that, he guest starred on television shows such as Saved by the Bell: The New Class and Party of Five. He later starred in the ABC show Second Noah.
Are Jason Marsden and James Marsden Related?
No, Jason Marsden and James Marsden are not related by blood. They have different parents and different backgrounds. However, they are good friends who have worked together in some projects.
According to Hollywood Life, Jason Marsden and James Marsden met on the set of Second Noah, where they played brothers Ricky Beckett and Ben Beckett respectively. They became close friends and have remained so ever since.
According to Disney Wiki and IMDb, their respective wives have been friends since they were six years old. Jason Marsden married Christy Hicks in 2004 and divorced her in 2020. They have one son together. James Marsden married Lisa Linde in 2000 and divorced her in 2011. They have two children together.
Jason Marsden and James Marsden have also collaborated in some voice roles. Jason Marsden voiced Kovu in The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride, while James Marsden voiced Prince Edward in Enchanted. They also voiced characters in the video game Kingdom Hearts II.
Conclusion
Jason Marsden and James Marsden are not related by blood, but they are good friends who have worked together in some projects. They share the same last name and are both actors, but they have different parents and different backgrounds. They met on the set of Second Noah, where they played brothers, and have remained close friends ever since. Their respective wives have been friends since they were six years old. They have also collaborated in some voice roles, such as The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride and Enchanted.
