Quotes by James Marsden

About 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 would then gain 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.
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If you have fun and keep a good attitude, people want to work with you.

James Marsden

Every time I read a script, I see the movie in my head, and I try to see the best movie in my head because everybody interprets the movie differently.

James Marsden

I am constantly hustling and finding new things. You try to manage so you don't look back and see huge gaps of time that you missed with your family.

James Marsden

I didn't want to go get a job or get a degree in business or marketing, or whatever all my friends were getting degrees in.

James Marsden

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.

James Marsden

I was with my wife for five years before we got married. At some point, she was ready to take the next step, and I would say, 'I'm committed to you now; nothing's going to change.'

James Marsden

I've always loved watches my whole life. When I was growing up, I always thought of having a great watch as that next step - of making it, of a rite of passage.

James Marsden

I have always been good at auditioning, but maybe because I had a good trick at the beginning. I would pretend that my agent gave me the wrong scene or lines. They would take pity on me and hand me the right scene. I would act like I had never seen t...

James Marsden

It's hard enough to just be a good actor. When you're on set, there's everything going against you. There are walkie talkies going off, the camera is creaking and moving, there are boom mics, and you have to hit your mark and make sure you don't shad...

James Marsden

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 ...

James Marsden

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.

James Marsden

It's about balance. Do a movie that's good for your career, then do a one that gets good box office.

James Marsden

I am starting to get into this whole idea of caring about what I wear. There was a time in my life when I could not care less about fashion.

James Marsden

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.

James Marsden

If you're an attractive guy, everyone thinks you're successful just because of the way you look. I hate that.

James Marsden

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.

James Marsden

A lot of guys I know are into this whole scarf trend. Not my thing. I prefer to update and personalize my style with the smaller things, like a pocket square or, again, with the shoes. All in the details.

James Marsden

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.

James Marsden

When I was younger - up until I was 19 years old and in college - I was surrounded with people in high school who felt like they knew what they wanted to do with their lives, and that was intimidating to me because I didn't.

James Marsden

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.

James Marsden

Author Bio

  • NameJames Marsden
  • DescriptionAmerican actor
  • BornSeptember 18, 1973
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Actor; Actor; Singer; Voice Actor