Josh Charles

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Recent Role:
Himself on The Rich Eisen Podcast
Gender:
Male
Born:
9-15-1971
Birthplace:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
AKA:
Josh A. Charles
Josh Charles was born Joshua Aaron Charles in Baltimore, Maryland on the 15th of September 1971. The son of Allan, an advertising executive, and Laura, a gossip columnist, Josh and his brother Jeff were raised in the bustling city of Baltimore. Josh's career in the entertainment industry has roots going all the way back to when he was eight years old and allegedly began performing stand up comedy. As a teenager, Josh worked for a performing arts company in New York called Stagedoor Manor. It was his success with them that earnt him his film debut in Hairspray (1988) and the role thatMore put him in the public eye, Knox Overstreet in Dead Poets Society. In 1998, after several dormant years, Josh was cast in one of the leading roles in Aaron Sorkin's television dramedy Sports Night as the character Dan Rydell. The show ran for two years on ABC until it was sadly canceled even though it had won several awards and had been critically acclaimed. Following Sports Night's cancellation, Josh became involved on the Broadway circuit. In 2004, he appeared in Distance from here and finally in 2006 he appeared in The well-appointed room.

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    9 Superb
    Josh is a fantastic actor! hide show

    I just loved him since i first saw him as Knox Overstreet. Someway he will be the man of my life, a model of how my man should be... If you read this Josh, I have to tell yo're the best to me. You are the man I want and I'll never have, cause yu're the best for me. Love, Sh_76.
    you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best you are the best

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    10 Perfect
    An incredibly talented actor who should have studios waiting at his feet for him to act in their movies! hide show

    An incredibly talented actor who should have studios waiting at his feet for him to act in their movies!

    I'll be honest, out of Josh's movies I've only seen him in Dead Poet's and of course Muppets in Space. The reason I fell in love with Josh's acting was due to his outstanding performance as Dan Rydell in Aaron Sorkin's Sports Night. A brilliant show with witty dialogue, fantastic comedic moments and dramatic intensity could have easily have been a misfire, critically wise (ratings wise it was a misfire), if it weren't for Josh's amazing acting bringing to life Dan Rydell. How he managed to not get an emmy nod i'll never know but never mind because in my opinion Josh did some much more. He has created a TV icon that will live on in the hearts of those few die hard fans. I like to keep my reviews short rather than write an essay so I'll some up Josh Charles. Josh Charles; the saddest thing is, there aren't more actors like him.

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    10 Perfect
    Josh Charles is one of the sexiest, most a adorable and not to mention talented actors around. I was shocked to learn that his girlfriend of 2 years, Jennifer Connelly, had cheated on him and then dumped him! hide show

    Josh Charles is one of the sexiest, most a adorable and not to mention talented actors around. I am really dissapointed that he is not a bigger star because he deserves it. He first caught my eye in his performance as Knox Overstreet in Peter Weir's "Dead Poets Society". At first I just thought he was a cutie and a decent actor and then i realized "DAMN! that guy is hoott!" So i began researching him and finding out more movies that he'd been in. And I haven't been dissapointed with one of them yet. :)
    The more i read about good ol' Joshy, the more i learned...And I was shocked to learn that his girlfriend of 2 years, Jennifer Connelly, had cheated on him and then dumped him for co-star Paul Bettany (A beautiful mind, A knight's Tale)....The woman is clearly insane! i mean Paul's a cutie too but Josh Charles beats everyone...wow

    In conclusion, Josh Charles is all around amazing, What can I say? I absolutely adore him.

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    8.4 Great
    Although his name might not instantly pop into your head as a great actor,you most definitely know some of his best roles....a sportscaster,a delivery boy,and a poetic schoolboy.But,still the name will escape your tongue. hide show

    Josh Charles is a wonderful actor.And,he was quite a cutie as well.I first noticed him as Bryan,the boy driving the Clown Dog delivery truck in *Don't Tell Mom The Baby-Sitter's Dead!*.He was such a cutie in that role,and so kind-hearted.Next,he moved up to playing one of the perverted yet poetic schoolboys in *Dead Poets' Society*,Knox Overstreet.And,then came along a role that was absolutely made for him...Dan Rydell on the sports drama,*Sports Night*.Josh didn't just play the part of Danny the sportscaster....Every Tuesday Night,on ABC,Josh BECOME Dan Rydell.It was a role that was perfect for him,and kept everyone--even those who dislike sports--tuning into *Sports Night* week-after-week.

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