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Josh Charles

Bio: Joshua Aaron Charles is an American film, television, and theater actor. He is best known for the roles of Dan Rydell on Sports Night, Will Gardner on The Good Wife, which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and his early work as Knox Overstreet in Dead Poets Society and Bryan from Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Born: Wed, Sep 15 1971
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Josh Charles is 53 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Mothers' Instinct
Mothers' Instinct
Josh Charles was 52 in Mothers' Instinct as 'Damian'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 2024
Poster of Memory
Memory
Josh Charles was 52 in Memory as 'Isaac'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 2023
Poster of Facing Suicide
Facing Suicide
Josh Charles was 50 in Facing Suicide as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 13 2022
Poster of Framing John DeLorean
Framing John DeLorean
Josh Charles was 47 in Framing John DeLorean as 'Bill Collins'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2019
Poster of Amateur
Amateur
Josh Charles was 46 in Amateur as 'Coach Gaines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 2018
Poster of The Drowning
The Drowning
Josh Charles was 45 in The Drowning as 'Tom Seymour'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2016
Poster of Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer
Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer
Josh Charles was 44 in Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer as 'Taub'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 2016
Poster of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Josh Charles was 44 in Whiskey Tango Foxtrot as 'Chris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 2016
Poster of I Smile Back
I Smile Back
Josh Charles was 44 in I Smile Back as 'Bruce Brooks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 23 2015
Poster of Freeheld
Freeheld
Josh Charles was 44 in Freeheld as 'Bryan Kelder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 2015
Poster of Adult Beginners
Adult Beginners
Josh Charles was 42 in Adult Beginners as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 2014
Poster of Bird People
Bird People
Josh Charles was 42 in Bird People as 'Gary Newman'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 2014
Poster of Weakness
Weakness
Josh Charles was 39 in Weakness as 'Bart'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 2010
Poster of After.Life
After.Life
Josh Charles was 38 in After.Life as 'Tom Peterson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 07 2009
Poster of Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Brief Interviews with Hideous Men
Josh Charles was 38 in Brief Interviews with Hideous Men as 'Subject #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of Darwin's Secret Notebooks
Darwin's Secret Notebooks
Josh Charles was 37 in Darwin's Secret Notebooks as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 2009
Poster of The Ex
The Ex
Josh Charles was 35 in The Ex as 'Forrest Mead'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of The Darwin Awards
The Darwin Awards
Josh Charles was 34 in The Darwin Awards as 'Paramedic'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 2006
Poster of Four Brothers
Four Brothers
Josh Charles was 33 in Four Brothers as 'Detective Fowler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 2005
Poster of Seeing Other People
Seeing Other People
Josh Charles was 32 in Seeing Other People as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 07 2004
Poster of S.W.A.T.
S.W.A.T.
Josh Charles was 31 in S.W.A.T. as 'T.J. McCabe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 2003
Poster of Our America
Our America
Josh Charles was 30 in Our America as 'Dave Isay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 2002
Poster of Meeting Daddy
Meeting Daddy
Josh Charles was 28 in Meeting Daddy as 'Peter Silverblatt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 2000
Poster of Muppets from Space
Muppets from Space
Josh Charles was 27 in Muppets from Space as 'Agent Barker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 14 1999
Poster of Little City
Little City
Josh Charles was 25 in Little City as 'Adam'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 04 1997
Poster of Cyclops, Baby
Cyclops, Baby
Josh Charles was 25 in Cyclops, Baby as 'Brush Brody'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Norma Jean & Marilyn
Norma Jean & Marilyn
Josh Charles was 24 in Norma Jean & Marilyn as 'Eddie Jordan'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 18 1996
Poster of Crossworlds
Crossworlds
Josh Charles was 24 in Crossworlds as 'Joe Talbot'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1996
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Josh Charles was 24 in Pie in the Sky as 'Charlie Dunlap'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1996
Poster of The Grave
The Grave
Josh Charles was 24 in The Grave as 'Tyn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1996
Poster of Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
Josh Charles was 24 in Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead as 'Bruce (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1995
Poster of Coldblooded
Coldblooded
Josh Charles was 24 in Coldblooded as 'Randy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1995
Poster of Threesome
Threesome
Josh Charles was 22 in Threesome as 'Eddy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1994
Poster of Cooperstown
Cooperstown
Josh Charles was 21 in Cooperstown as 'Jody'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1993
Poster of Crossing the Bridge
Crossing the Bridge
Josh Charles was 20 in Crossing the Bridge as 'Mort Golden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 11 1992
Poster of Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
Josh Charles was 19 in Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead as 'Bryan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1991
Poster of Murder in Mississippi
Murder in Mississippi
Josh Charles was 18 in Murder in Mississippi as 'Andrew Goodman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 05 1990
Poster of Dead Poets Society
Dead Poets Society
Josh Charles was 17 in Dead Poets Society as 'Knox Overstreet'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1989
Poster of Hairspray
Hairspray
Josh Charles was 16 in Hairspray as 'Iggy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1988

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Veil
The Veil
Josh Charles was 52+ in The Veil as 'Max Peterson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 30 2024
Poster of The Power
The Power
Josh Charles was 51+ in The Power as 'Governor Daniel Dandon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 30 2023
Poster of We Own This City
We Own This City
Josh Charles was 50+ in We Own This City as 'Daniel Hersl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 25 2022
Poster of Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Josh Charles was 49+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime as 'Vince Baldi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of The Eisen Hour
The Eisen Hour
Josh Charles was 49+ in The Eisen Hour as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 23 2021
Poster of Away
Away
Josh Charles was 48+ in Away as 'Matt Logan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 04 2020
Poster of The Loudest Voice
The Loudest Voice
Josh Charles was 47+ in The Loudest Voice as 'Casey Close'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 30 2019
Poster of Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
Josh Charles was 47+ in Medal of Honor as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 09 2018
Poster of Law & Order True Crime
Law & Order True Crime
Josh Charles was 46+ in Law & Order True Crime as 'Dr. Jerome Oziel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 2017
Poster of Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later
Josh Charles was 45+ in Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later as 'Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 04 2017
Poster of Match Game
Match Game
Josh Charles was 44+ in Match Game as 'Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 26 2016
Poster of Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
Josh Charles was 43+ in Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp as 'Blake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 31 2015
Poster of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Josh Charles was 43+ in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as 'Duke Snyder'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 06 2015
Poster of Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Josh Charles was 42+ in Late Night with Seth Meyers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 25 2014
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Josh Charles was 42+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of Masters of Sex
Masters of Sex
Josh Charles was 42+ in Masters of Sex as 'Dan Logan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2013
Poster of Curiosity
Curiosity
Josh Charles was 39+ in Curiosity as 'Self - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 07 2011
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Josh Charles was 38+ in The Good Wife as 'Will Gardner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of In Treatment
In Treatment
Josh Charles was 36+ in In Treatment as 'Jake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 28 2008
Poster of Six Degrees
Six Degrees
Josh Charles was 35+ in Six Degrees as 'Ray Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Josh Charles was 28+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Sean Kelley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Sports Night
Sports Night
Josh Charles was 27+ in Sports Night as 'Dan Rydell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 1998