Josh Charles facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Josh Charles
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Charles at Toronto International Film Festival 2014
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Joshua Aaron Charles
September 15, 1971 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1988–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Josh Charles is a well-known American actor who has starred in many movies, TV shows, and plays. He was born on September 15, 1971. You might know him best from his roles as Dan Rydell in Sports Night or Will Gardner in The Good Wife. He was even nominated for two big awards called the Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on The Good Wife. He also had early roles in popular films like Dead Poets Society and Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.
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Early Life and Start in Acting
Josh Charles grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. His father, Allan Charles, worked in advertising. Josh is Jewish on his father's side and identifies as Jewish.
He started acting and performing comedy when he was only nine years old! As a teenager, he spent several summers at a place called Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center in New York. This is a special camp where young people learn about acting. He also went to the Baltimore School for the Arts, which helped him develop his acting skills.
Acting Career Highlights
Josh Charles began his film career in 1988 with the movie Hairspray. This film was directed by John Waters, who is also from Baltimore.
The very next year, Josh starred in a famous movie called Dead Poets Society. In this film, he acted alongside well-known actors like Robin Williams and Ethan Hawke. He played the character Knox Overstreet. Another one of his early popular movies was Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.
Television Roles
On television, Josh Charles played a sports anchor named Dan Rydell in the show Sports Night. This show ran from 1998 to 2000, and his acting earned him a nomination from the Screen Actors Guild.
Later, in 2009, he joined the cast of the drama series The Good Wife. He played the character Will Gardner. His performance on this show was highly praised, and he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 2011 and 2014.
In 2022, Josh starred in an HBO series called We Own This City. This show was special to him because it was set in his hometown of Baltimore. It was one of the few times his acting work connected directly to his city.
Theater Performances
Josh Charles has also performed on stage in many plays. In 2004, he appeared in a play called The Distance from Here in New York. The cast of this play won a Drama Desk Award for being an excellent ensemble (group of actors).
He has also performed in plays in Chicago and San Francisco. In 2007, he acted in a play called The Receptionist in New York.
Personal Life
In September 2013, Josh Charles married Sophie Flack. She is a talented ballet dancer and an author.
They have two children together. Their first child, a son, was born in December 2014. Their second child, a daughter, was born in August 2018.
Josh Charles has strong connections to his hometown of Baltimore. He was born, raised, and went to school there. His first big acting job was in a movie set in Baltimore, and his family still lives in the city. He often visits Baltimore and is known for being a big fan of the city's sports teams, the Ravens and the Orioles.
Awards and Recognition
Josh Charles has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.
- In 2000, he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for his work on Sports Night.
- For his role in The Good Wife, he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (in 2011 and 2014).
- He also won a People's Choice Award in 2014 for Favorite Dramatic Television Actor for The Good Wife.
See also
In Spanish: Josh Charles para niños
