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Josh Charles Biography

Birth Place:

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Performed stand-up comedy routines from the age of 8
Attended Stagedoor Manor, a performing arts summer camp in the Catskills, at the same time as Zach Braff
Made his professional acting debut in John Waters' 1988 film Hairspray, which was set in his hometown of Baltimore
Breakthrough role was as heartsick poet Knox Overstreet in 1989's Dead Poets Society
Competed in the NFL Network's Hollywood Fantasy Football League

2015Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2014People's Choice Awards-Favorite Dramatic TV Actor: winner
2014Critics' Choice Television Awards-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2011Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2010Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
1999Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated