James Marsden used both his talent and photogenic features to become one of the more talked-about young actors of the late '90s. Winning his first starring role in Disturbing Behavior. But is wasn't until X-MEN when Marsden weathered critical and box-office success.

Following a short stint at Oklahoma State University, he dropped out of school to move to Los Angeles and pursue his interest in acting. Marsden's move led to work as a Versace model and to a brief role as the original Griffin on Fox's Party of Five.

Marsden plays Scott Summers (Cyclops) in X-MEN 3.