Trivia

Saved a girl's life who was drowning in Wilmington. The cast and crew of Dawson's Creek (1998) gave him a life preserver to remember it.

Had to be rushed to a hospital when during a stunt performed on the set of Fringe (2008) a copper wire was shoved up his nose and hit a vein. (September 2008)

His grandparents were opera singers in Dublin, Ireland

Took time after High School to travel through Europe

Was in a long-term relationship with Diane Kruger for 10-years (2006 - 2016). However, the couple separated amicably in July 2016, stating that they would remain friends.

Screen tested for the title role in Batman Begins (2005), but lost out to Christian Bale.

At age 9, he was a stand in for The Fly II (1989) and an extra on MacGyver (1985) for several episodes.

Auditioned for the role of James T. Kirk in Star Trek (2009).

Went to high school with Ryan Reynolds.

Was roommates with James Van Der Beek during the first season of Dawson's Creek (1998).

First on-screen appearance was, when he was several months old, in The Changeling (1980), which starred George C. Scott.

In late 2019 married actress Jodie Turner-Smith. She gave birth to the couple's first child, a girl, in April 2020.

Mother, Fiona Jackson, is a casting director, author and a life coach.

Mother Fiona Jackson hails from Dublin, Ireland and attended Trinity College in Dublin.

Starring along with Patrick Stewart in "A Life in the Theatre" in London, England, UK. (February 2005)

Was considered for the title role of Dawson Leery in Dawson's Creek (1998) before being cast as Pacey.

Unlike most Canadian born actors, he has never been introduced at the Toronto Film Festival.

Younger sister is Aisleagh Jackson. Also has two older half-brothers, Jonathan and Lyman, from his dad's first marriage.

Recently met ex-President Bill Clinton during "Speak Truth to Power" appearing with the cast of Bobby (2006), girlfriend Diane Kruger, and "Bobby" director and The Mighty Ducks (1992) co-star, Emilio Estevez. (November 2006)

Had a dog named Shumba who he was very close to. Sadly, Shumba died in July 2006.

Was initially scheduled for a cameo in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), but Kevin Smith decided to go with James Van Der Beek, the lead star in the WB's Dawson's Creek (1998), instead.

chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" (1999)

Briefly attended Ideal Mini School in Vancouver.

Currently filming the television series Fringe (2008) in New York City. (September 2008)

Attended the 2006 Dubai International Film Festival in the United Arab Emirates.

Vancouver, Canada: Finishing the 4th season of Fringe (2008). (March 2012)