Career Beginnings and Early Success
Josh Charles is an American actor who was born on September 15, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland. He began his acting career in the late 1980s, appearing in several stage productions before making his film debut in โHairsprayโ in 1988. He gained recognition for his role as Knox Overstreet in the 1989 drama film โDead Poets Societyโ.
Charles continued to work in both film and television throughout the 1990s, appearing in notable films like โThreesomeโ and โS.W.A.T.โ, as well as in television shows like โMurder in the Firstโ and โSports Nightโ. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Dan Rydell in the latter, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.
Breakthrough Roles and Recent Projects
One of Charlesโ most notable roles came in 2009 when he was cast as Will Gardner in the legal drama series โThe Good Wifeโ. He played the character for five seasons, earning two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He left the show in 2014, but returned for the series finale in 2016.
Since then, Charles has continued to work in both film and television. He appeared in the 2018 drama film โWetlandsโ and the 2019 comedy film โAfter the Weddingโ. In 2020, he joined the cast of the Showtime drama series โBillionsโ as recurring character Michael Prince. He is set to reprise the role in the showโs upcoming fifth season.
Personal Life and Family
Josh Charles is married to ballet dancer and author Sophie Flack. The couple got married in September 2013 and have two children together. Charles is known for being private about his personal life, but has spoken publicly about his love for his family and the importance of balancing work and family life.
Philanthropy and Social Activism
Aside from his acting career, Josh Charles is also involved in philanthropic and social activism work. He is a supporter of the National Resources Defense Council and has worked with the organization to raise awareness about climate change and environmental issues. He has also been involved with the Innocence Project, an organization that works to exonerate wrongfully convicted individuals through DNA testing.
What Josh Charles is Doing Now in 2021
As of 2021, Josh Charles is set to continue his role as Michael Prince in the fifth season of โBillionsโ. He is also set to appear in the upcoming drama film โThe Kitchenโ alongside Tiffany Haddish and Melissa McCarthy. In addition to his acting work, Charles is likely to continue his philanthropic and social activism efforts, using his platform to raise awareness about important issues and make a positive impact in the world.
