Is James Marsden A-List?
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No — James Marsden is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2000C$0.5M
X-Men Breakthrough
Cast as Cyclops in the X-Men film franchise.
2004B▲$1M+$0.5M
The Notebook Success
Stars in the successful romantic drama The Notebook.
2007B$3M+$2M
Enchanted and Hairspray
Appears in the hit films Enchanted and Hairspray.
2011B$5M+$2M
Continued Film Roles
Continues to act in many popular movies.
2016B$7M+$2M
Westworld Series
Joins the cast of the HBO series Westworld.
2019B$8M+$1M
Dead to Me
Stars in the Netflix series Dead to Me.
2026B$10M+$2M
Established Actor
Maintains a successful career in TV and film.
Last updated: February 23, 2026