Josh Charles
Biography
Josh Charles is an American actor. He is known for his work in film, television, and theater. Charles was born on September 15, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland. He has appeared in numerous projects throughout his career, with 69 known credits. Charles has been associated with various roles, including Dan Rydell, Will Gardner, and Knox Overstreet. He is also known for his early work in the film Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. Charles is a male actor who has worked in the entertainment industry, with a content score of 1.
Career overview
Josh Charles is an American actor known for his work in film, television, and theater. He has appeared in various roles throughout his career, including a notable early performance as Knox Overstreet in a film. Charles also played the role of Bryan in another film.
In television, Charles is recognized for his portrayal of Dan Rydell and Will Gardner in two separate series. His work on these shows earned him nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards. Charles has a significant body of work, with 69 known credits in his acting career.
Charles was born on September 15, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland. He has also been known by the name Joshua Aaron Charles.
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- Best Medicine (2026) as Dr. Martin Best
- Best Medicine (2026) Producer
- The American Revolution (2025) as Joseph Warren / John Peters / David Ramsey (voice)
- The Veil (2024) as Max Peterson
- Mothers' Instinct (2024) as Damian
- The Power (2023) as Governor Daniel Dandon
- Memory (2023) as Isaac
- We Own This City (2022) as Daniel Hersl
- Facing Suicide (2022) as Narrator
- Law & Order: Organized Crime (2021) as Vince Baldi
- The Eisen Hour (2021) as Self - Guest
- Away (2020) as Matt Logan
- The Loudest Voice (2019) as Casey Close
- Framing John DeLorean (2019) as Bill Collins
- Medal of Honor (2018) as Narrator
- Amateur (2018) as Coach Gaines
- The Handmaid's Tale (2017) as Gabriel Wharton
- Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later (2017) as Blake
- Law & Order True Crime (2017) as Dr. Jerome Oziel
- Match Game (2016) as Self - Panelist
- Whiskey Tango Foxtrot (2016) as Chris
- The Drowning (2016) as Tom Seymour
- Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer (2016) as Taub
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) as Duke Snyder
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) as Blake
- Freeheld (2015) as Bryan Kelder
- I Smile Back (2015) as Bruce Brooks
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self
- Bird People (2014) as Gary Newman
- Adult Beginners (2014) as Phil
- Masters of Sex (2013) as Dan Logan
- Drunk History (2013) as Jay Gould
- 2012 Baltimore Ravens: Super Bowl XLVII Champions (2013) as Narrator
- Curiosity (2011) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Weakness (2010) as Bart
- The Good Wife (2009) as Will Gardner
- The Good Wife (2009) Director
- After.Life (2009) as Tom Peterson
- Brief Interviews with Hideous Men (2009) as Subject #2
- Darwin's Secret Notebooks (2009) as Narrator
- In Treatment (2008) as Jake
- The Darwin Awards (2007) as Paramedic
- The Hottest State (2007) Thanks
- Six Degrees (2006) as Ray Jones
- The Ex (2006) as Forrest Mead
- Four Brothers (2005) as Detective Fowler
- Seeing Other People (2004) as Lou
- S.W.A.T. (2003) as T.J. McCabe
- Our America (2002) as Dave Isay
- Meeting Daddy (2000) as Peter Silverblatt
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sean Kelley
- Muppets from Space (1999) as Agent Barker
- Sports Night (1998) as Dan Rydell
- The View (1997) as Self
- Little City (1997) as Adam
- Cyclops, Baby (1997) as Brush Brody
- Pie in the Sky (1996) as Charlie Dunlap
- The Grave (1996) as Tyn
- Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996) as Eddie Jordan
- Crossworlds (1996) as Joe Talbot
- Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead (1995) as Bruce (uncredited)
- Coldblooded (1995) as Randy
- Threesome (1994) as Eddy
- Cooperstown (1993) as Jody
- Crossing the Bridge (1992) as Mort Golden
- Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) as Bryan
- Murder in Mississippi (1990) as Andrew Goodman
- Dead Poets Society (1989) as Knox Overstreet
- Hairspray (1988) as Iggy
- The 99'ers