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BIO

Gad took Broadway by storm starring as Elder Cunningham in the Tony Award-winning comedy musical "Book of Mormon." Gad was nominated for Tony, Drama League and Astaire awards, winning the Outer Critics Circle Award. He made his Broadway debut in a Tony-winning production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."



Gad starred stars in Disney's "Artemis Fowl" opposite Judi Dench for director Kenneth Branagh releasing on Disney+. He can also be heard in Apple's animated musical comedy "Central Park" which tells the story of how a family of caretakers, who live and work in Central Park, end up saving the park. He stars opposite Leslie Odom Jr, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci and Daveed Diggs. He created the show alongside Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith.

He recently reprised his role as Olaf for Disney's "Frozen 2" which is the highest grossing animated movie in history. In 2019, he starred in Neon's "Little Monsters" opposite Lupita Nyong'o which premiered at Sundance. His recent films also include Universal's "A Dog's Journey," Sony's "The Angry Birds Movie 2," Open Road's "Marshall," Fox's "Murder on the Orient Express" and Disney's "Beauty and the Beast." In early 2020, Gad starred in HBO's "Avenue 5" from creator Armando Iannucci.

Additional film credits include starring alongside Adam Sandler and Peter Dinklage in Sony's "Pixels," starring opposite Kevin Hart in "The Wedding Ringer," Zach Braff's indie project, "Wish I Was Here," starring as the loveable sidekick 'Olaf' in Disney's award-winning animated film, "Frozen," "Angry Birds," the Steve Job's biopic, "Jobs;" "Thanks for Sharing" with Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Ruffalo and Tim Robbins; Shawn Levy's "The Internship," opposite Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson; Ed Zwick's "Love & Other Drugs," with Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway and Hank Azaria; Shawn Levy's "The Rocker," alongside Rainn Wilson; "21," opposite Kate Bosworth, Lawrence Fishburne and Kevin Spacey; and "Crossing Over," with Harrison Ford, Sean Penn, Ray Liotta and Ashley Judd. Other voice credits include "Ice Age: Continental Drift," alongside Ray Romano, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez and John Leguizamo.

In 2015, Gad starred alongside Billy Crystal in the FX show "The Comedians" about a veteran comedian who is reluctantly paired with a younger, edgier comedian for a late-night comedy sketch show. In 2012, Gad served as an executive producer, co-creator and star on NBC's family comedy "1600 Penn." He played Skip Gilchrist, the clumsy eldest son of the President (Bill Pullman), whose sincere attempts to do the right thing often go awry. Gad has also lent his voice to 'Woodie' on MTV's animated series "Good Vibes" and played the title role on BBC Worldwide's "Gigi: Almost American." He has guest-starred on hit series such as "New Girl" and "Modern Family."

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Bud

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Cunningham

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
William Barfee [Replacement]


Movies

Mary and Joe
[ 2002 ] Angel
Watching the Detectives
[ 2007 ] Mark
The Rocker
[ 2008 ] Matt
Crossing Over
[ 2009 ] Howie
No Heroics
[ 2009 ] Horseforce
Rent Control
[ 2009 ] Officer Freds
Rent Control
[ 2009 ]
The Lost Nomads: Get Lost!
[ 2009 ] Gigi / Miss Piggy / Jose Sanchez / ...
Waiting to Die
[ 2009 ] Simon
Love & Other Drugs
[ 2010 ] Josh Randall
Marmaduke
[ 2010 ] Bandana Dog - Voice
Mardi Gras: Spring Break
[ 2011 ] Bump (Bartholomew T. Brown)
Ice Age: Continental Drift
[ 2012 ] Louis - Voice
She Wants Me
[ 2012 ] Sam Baum
Thanks for Sharing
[ 2012 ] Neil
Frozen
[ 2013 ] Olaf - Voice
Frozen Special
[ 2013 ]
Jobs
[ 2013 ] Steve Wozniak
The Internship
[ 2013 ] Headphones
Wish I Was Here
[ 2014 ] Noah Bloom
Pixels
[ 2015 ] Ludlow Lamonsoff
The Wedding Ringer
[ 2015 ] Doug Harris
Angry Birds: Bachelorette Sneak Peek Media Promotion
[ 2016 ] Chuck
The Angry Birds Movie
[ 2016 ] Chuck - Voice
A Dog's Purpose
[ 2017 ] Bailey / Ellie / Tino / ... - Voice
Beauty and the Beast
[ 2017 ] LeFou
Marshall
[ 2017 ] Sam Friedman
Murder on the Orient Express
[ 2017 ] Hector MacQueen
A Dog's Journey
[ 2019 ] Bailey - Voice
Frozen 2
[ 2019 ] Olaf - Voice
Little Monsters
[ 2019 ] Teddy McGiggle
The Angry Birds Movie 2
[ 2019 ] Chuck - Voice
Artemis Fowl
[ 2020 ] Mulch Diggums
These Naked Celebs Have an Important Message for Voters
[ 2020 ]
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
[ 2021 ] Muncher - Voice

TV Shows

ER
Sgt. Bruce Larabee
American Dad!
Art
Back to You
[ 2007-2008 ] Ryan Church
Numb3rs
[ 2008-2009 ] Roy McGill
Party Down
Jeffrey Ells
Woke Up Dead
Matt
Bored to Death
Warren
The Cleveland Show
Droopy, Pimp
Californication
Doctor
Good Vibes
Mondo
1600 Penn
[ 2012-2013 ] Skip Gilchrist
Gigi: Almost American
[ 2011-2014 ] Gigi
Phineas and Ferb
Wendell
New Girl
[ 2012-2015 ] Bearclaw
Sesame Street
Vincent Van Stop
The Comedians
Josh Gad
TripTank
Louis
Lego Frozen Northern Lights
Olaf
Sofia the First
Olaf
South Park
Marcus
Star Wars: Rebels
Controller
Bob's Burgers
Damon
At Home with Olaf
Olaf
Home Movie: The Princess Bride
The Grandson
James and the Giant Peach with Taika and Friends
Earthworm
Modern Family
[ 2011-2020 ] Kenneth, Kenneth Ploufe
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Chiropractor
Olaf Presents
Olaf
Staged
Josh Gad
Avenue 5
[ 2020-2022 ] Herman Judd
Central Park
[ 2020-2022 ] Birdie, Ernst Von Gunten
The Boys
Josh Gad
The Tiny Chef Show
Josh Gad
Wolf Like Me
Gary
Beauty & The Beast
LeFou

Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Disinguished Performance

Josh Gad, Gutenberg! The Musical!


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2011 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Josh Gad, The Book of Mormon

Tony Awards - 2011 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Josh Gad, The Book of Mormon

Videos

News


Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke, & More to Appear in MARY POPPINS ABC Special

ABC presents a two-night special event commemorating the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney’s motion picture, Mary Poppins. “Good Morning America” will also air a special performance from Broadway’s Ashley Brown, on Wednesday, Nov. 27. 
Review: The BOOK OF MORMON Makes Welcome Return to Dr. Phillips Center's Front Door

The show works because it forces us to identify with these well-meaning Mormon kids, which has the double effect of indicting our own sense of cultural supremacy while also softening the slurs toward its Latter-Day Saints.
Photos: Josh Gad, Selena Gomez, & More at EMILIA PEREZ Los Angeles Premiere

On Monday, October 21, Emilia Pérez had its Los Angeles Premiere at the historical Egyptian Theater. In attendance were Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Josh Gad, and more. Take a look at the photos here!
Josh Gad Reveals THE BOOK OF MORMON Was First Developed as an Animated Film

On a recent appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner on Me podcast, Josh Gad revealed that The Book of Mormon was initially planned as an animated film.
Josh Gad, Titus Burgess & More to Narrate Disney's 2024 Candlelight Processional in EPCOT

Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Titus Burgess, and more will serve as 2024 narrators for Disney World's annual Candlelight Procession in EPCOT. Each night in Epcot throughout the holiday season, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas. Check out the full lineup of narrators now!
The Theatre Community Mourns the Loss of Gavin Creel

As BroadwayWorld reported earlier today, Broadway has suffered a terrible loss today with the death of Gavin Creel, who lost a battle with cancer at the age of 48. The Broadway community, Creel's friends and co-stars, have been sharing tributes to his life and legacy. 
Video: Josh Gad Talks Working With Mel Brooks on SPACEBALLS 2

Josh Gad visited Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday to discuss some of his projects, which include co-writing Spaceballs 2, the long-awaiting sequel to Mel Brooks' comedy. Brooks returns as producer and Gad gave viewers a taste of what their collaboration looks like. Watch the interview!
Jennifer Lee Returning to FROZEN 3 and 4

Lee has stepped down as Walt Disney Animation Studios Chief Creative to focus her attention to the franchise that she helped create. Lee will write and direct Frozen 3 as well as write Frozen 4 with Marc Smith.
Video: Josh Gad Teases FROZEN 3 and 4

Broadway performer Josh Gad recently stopped by Live with Kelly and Mark to discuss his new children's book 'PictureFace Lizzy.' Gad, who is also the voice of Olaf in the Frozen franchise, told the hosts how he found out he would be reprising his role in the upcoming sequels to the hit film.
Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells to Reunite on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE

Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will reunite once again! On Thursday, Gad took to social media to tease an upcoming appearance with his Gutenberg! co-star on the new season of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. Watch a preview.
Anya-Taylor Joy Names Elsa from FROZEN as Dream Disney Role: 'I Would Love to Do a Musical'

In a new interview, actress Anya Taylor-Joy expressed an interest in tackling musical theatre- specifically Frozen. 'I would love to do a musical because I’m a bit addicted to hard work,' the Furiosa star said.
SOFIA THE FIRST Sequel Series in the Works at Disney

Sofia the First, the animated series from Disney Jr., will be getting a sequel. The new series, titled Sofia the First: Royal Magic, is currently in production at the studio, with actress Ariel Winter returning to voice the titular character.
'Let It Go' From FROZEN Reaches RIAA Diamond Status

'Let It Go” from Walt Disney Records’ Frozen Original Soundtrack has been RIAA® certified Diamond, signifying 10 Million in sales. At D23: The Ultimate Fan Event, Disney Music Group President Ken Bunt presented a Diamond plaque to Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Bobby Lopez.
Frozen 3 Coming in 2027

This weekend at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Jennifer Lee showed off the first look at the third installment of the much-loved Frozen franchise. Lee also confirmed that Frozen 3 will hit theaters in 2027.
Keanu Reeves & Alex Winter to Star in Jamie Lloyd-Helmed WAITING FOR GODOT on Broadway

Two-time Tony Award nominee and multiple Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd will direct a new production of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting For Godot starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
'Weird Al' Yankovic Is 'Having Conversations' About a Broadway Musical

Something a little weird might be hitting Broadway stages at some point in the future. Or, more specifically, someone who's a little weird. In an interview about his newly released single, best-selling artist 'Weird Al' Yankovic told Rolling Stone that a Broadway musical is of potential interest.
Video: Josh Gad Visits Arendelle in Disneyland Hong Kong

Check out a video of Josh Gad, the beloved voice behind Olaf in Disney's Frozen, on a special visit to The World of Frozen at Disneyland Hong Kong!
Josh Gad Announces New Memoir IN GAD WE TRUST

In Gad We Trust is a heartfelt and humor-filled collection of essays that will give readers an intimate look at Josh Gad's life & career.
Review: DISNEY'S FROZEN Brings Its Magic To DCPA

What did our critic think of DISNEY'S FROZEN at DCPA?
Interview: Gianmarco Soresi Digs into the Past With THEATER ADULT at Caveat

Gianmarco Soresi can be seen on stages around the country performing standup comedy– but he got his start in musical theater. He’s exploring the special place of those childhood roles in a new show at Caveat called Theater Adult, where Soresi will dive into childhood roles of former theater kids. His first guest will be Natalie Walker on July 7th.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Josh Gad been in?

Josh Gad has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Josh Gad been in?

Josh Gad has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Josh Gad been nominated for?

Disinguished Performance (Drama League Awards) for Gutenberg! The Musical!, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Book of Mormon and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Book of Mormon.

What awards has Josh Gad won?

Josh Gad has won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in The Book of Mormon.

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