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BIO

Josh Gad first rocketed to national attention as the original Elder Cunningham in Broadway’s The Book of Mormon, and returned to Broadway in 2023 for Gutenberg! The Musical! In 2005, he also appeared in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.



On screen, Gad starred in the live-action remake of Beauty and the Beast, Kenneth Branagh’s film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, Hulu’s horror-comedy series Little Monsters, and is the voice of Olaf in Disney’s Frozen and Frozen 2. He is currently working on the Spaceballs sequel, in which he is starring, producing, and co-writing, and recently joined the voice cast for the animated musical Oh, the Places You'll Go.

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STAGE CREDITS

Gutenberg! The Musical! Gutenberg! The Musical!
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Bud
The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Cunningham
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
William Barfee [Replacement]
[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
Adulthood
[ 2025 ] Noah Robles

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
Solar Opposites
[ 2023-2024 ]
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

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Viewers can take another trip back to the animal metropolis when Disney’s Zootopia 2 arrives on Digital platforms January 27, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
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On Tuesday, January 20, HBO hosted a red carpet and premiere screening to celebrate the two-part documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!, in Los Angeles at the Academy Museum. Check out photos from the event featuring Brooks himself, Josh Gad, Alex Edelman, and more.
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The official trailer has been released for the HBO Original two-part documentary about Mel Brooks, the legendary writer behind Broadway's The Producers and Young Frankenstein, along with films like Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, and more. Check it out now.
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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 won the Outstanding Actor in a Musical award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for his performance in The Book of Mormon.

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