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Josh McDermitt

Acting Born Jun 4, 1978 Phoenix, Arizona, USA 22 credits

Biography

Joshua Matthew Michael McDermitt (born June 4, 1978) is an American film and television actor, producer and comedian. He is best known for playing Eugene Porter on AMC's The Walking Dead. In 2006, he appeared on Last Comic Standing as a contestant. He had a main role on the sitcom Retired at 35 from 2011 to 2012, playing the character Brandon.

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Known for

Film

The Pursuit of Happyness

as Eugene Porter

Mad Men

as George Payton

Twin Peaks

as Wise Guy

Hell's Kitchen

as Self - Restaurant Patron

Fire Country

as Landon Heller

The Righteous Gemstones

as Abel Grieves

Angie Tribeca

as Cook

Creepshow

as Harlan

Talking Dead

as Self

Full filmography

  • The Walking Dead (2010) as Eugene Porter
  • Mad Men (2007) as George Payton
  • Twin Peaks (1990) as Wise Guy
  • Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
  • Fire Country (2022) as Landon Heller
  • The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Abel Grieves
  • Angie Tribeca (2016) as Cook
  • Creepshow (2019) as Harlan
  • Talking Dead (2011) as Self
  • Suits LA (2025) as Stuart Lane
  • The Loudest Voice (2019) as Glenn Beck
  • Killing Faith (2025)
  • Retired at 35 (2011) as Brandon
  • Last Looks (2022) as Director
  • The Walking Dead: The Return (2024) as Eugene Porter (archive footage)
  • Lilly (2025) as Dan McGinty
  • Sharkdog’s Fintastic Halloween (2021) as Steven Fisher (voice)
  • Work It (2012) as Manager
  • The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking (2017) as Eugene Porter (voice)
  • Middle Man (2017) as T-Bird
  • Life in Color (2015) as Homer
  • Odious (2017) as Bill