chosen as one of Teen People Magazine's "21 Hottest Stars Under 21" [1999]

Dated Katie Holmes.

Dated Brittany Daniel.

Dad's name is John

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

His grandparents were opera singers in Dublin, Ireland

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

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

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

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

Briefly attended Ideal Mini School in Vancouver.

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

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

His grandparents were opera singers in Dublin, Ireland.

Dad`s name is John.

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

Saved a girls life who was drowning in Wilmington. The cast and crew of Dawson`s Creek gave him a life preserver to remember it.

Enjoys playing the harmonica in his free time.

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

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

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

Took time after High School to travel through Europe

Is asthmatic

Allergic to every nut but peanuts.

Has dual U.S./Canadian citizenship.

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