Josh McDermitt
Biography
Joshua Matthew Michael McDermitt, born June 4, 1978, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, is an American film and television actor, producer and comedian. He is most recognized for his portrayal of Eugene Porter on the AMC series The Walking Dead. McDermitt appeared as a contestant on the 2006 season of Last Comic Standing. From 2011 to 2012 he held a main role as Brandon in the sitcom Retired at 35. His professional credits number twenty‑two according to The Movie Database, which also lists his gender as male and includes the alternate name Джош Макдермитт. As of the latest data, he is 48 years old.
Career overview
Josh McDermitt, born June 4 1978 in Phoenix, Arizona, is an American film and television actor, producer, and comedian. His career includes a range of performances across both comedic and dramatic genres, and he is credited with twenty‑two acting roles in the TMDB database. McDermitt first gained national exposure in 2006 when he appeared as a contestant on the reality competition series Last Comic Standing, showcasing his stand‑up comedy abilities.
Following his reality‑television appearance, McDermitt secured a main‑cast position on the sitcom Retired at 35, portraying the character Brandon during the series’ 2011–2012 run. He later achieved his most widely recognized role as Eugene Porter on AMC’s post‑apocalyptic drama The Walking Dead, a part that has become a defining element of his acting portfolio. In addition to his on‑screen work, McDermitt has undertaken production responsibilities, further diversifying his contributions to the entertainment industry. His body of work reflects a blend of comedic timing and dramatic depth, establishing him as a versatile figure within contemporary American television.
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- Suits LA (2025) as Stuart Lane
- Killing Faith (2025)
- Lilly (2025) as Dan McGinty
- The Walking Dead: The Return (2024) as Eugene Porter (archive footage)
- Fire Country (2022) as Landon Heller
- Last Looks (2022) as Director
- Sharkdog’s Fintastic Halloween (2021) as Steven Fisher (voice)
- The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Abel Grieves
- Creepshow (2019) as Harlan
- The Loudest Voice (2019) as Glenn Beck
- Odious (2017) as Bill
- The Robot Chicken Walking Dead Special: Look Who's Walking (2017) as Eugene Porter (voice)
- Middle Man (2017) as T-Bird
- Angie Tribeca (2016) as Cook
- Life in Color (2015) as Homer
- Work It (2012) as Manager
- Talking Dead (2011) as Self
- Retired at 35 (2011) as Brandon
- The Walking Dead (2010) as Eugene Porter
- Mad Men (2007) as George Payton
- Hell's Kitchen (2005) as Self - Restaurant Patron
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Wise Guy