James Marsden Biography

JAMES MARSDEN (Prince Edward), displaying astonishing versatility with a wide range of films, has quickly carved out a distinctive place in Hollywood.

Marsden was seen this summer in Adam Shankman’s box-office hit HAIRSPRAY opposite John Travolta, Queen Latifah, Michelle Pheiffer and Christopher Walken. Marsden plays Corny Collins, the host of the tv dance show.

Marsden recently wrapped production on “27 Dresses,” a romantic comedy for Fox 2000 and Spyglass Entertainment. “27 Dresses” centers on a young woman, played by Katherine Heigl, who always ends up as a bridesmaid, but never the bride. Marsden plays the lucky man who will change her bridesmaid status for good. Fox is set to release the film on January 11, 2007.

Marsden was recently seen in “Superman Returns” for director Bryan Singer. Following a mysterious absence of several years, the Man of Steel comes back to Earth in the epic action-adventure. Marsden stars as ‘Richard White,’ a relation to Daily Planet editor Perry White and a new rival for the affections of ‘Lois Lane.’ Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth, Brandon Routh and Frank Langella also starred.

Marsden also recently starred in “X-Men: The Last Stand.” Directed by Brett Ratner, Marsden reprised his role as ‘Scott Summers/Cyclops’ in 20th Century Fox’s hugely successful franchise based on the Marvel comic book series.