Josh Radnor

This appealingly geeky performer earned his MFA in acting from NYU. After a few small-screen and stage parts, Radnor stepped into Jason Biggs' shoes to make his Broadway debut in The Graduate. The role jump-started his career, and he landed a number of TV guest appearances before winning attention as a lovelorn bachelor on the romantic sitcom How I Met Your Mother.Josh Radnor Fast Facts:

• While attending Kenyon College, he won the Paul Newman Trophy for his performance in the play Sight Unseen.
• Writes short stories.
• Was originally cast for a role in the WB series Off Centre (2001-02), but was replaced by Eddie Kaye Thomas.

• Josh Radnor Relationships:
• Alan Radnor - Father
• Carol Radnor - Mother
• Joanna Radnor - Sister
• College:
• Kenyon College, Gambier, OH (BA in Drama, 1996); New York University, New York City, NY (MFA in Acting)