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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]

[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
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

Videos

News


Tribeca 2025 Broadway Recap: EVERYTHING’S GOING TO BE GREAT, THE GILDED AGE, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025

Following the Tribeca Festival, BroadwayWorld has done a recap of some of the biggest theater titles, including Everything's Going to Be Great starring Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney, Mandy Patinkin's long-awaited Seasoned series, the third season of The Gilded Age, and more.
Tribeca Review: Josh Gad and Ashley Park Shine in Surrealist Dramedy A TREE FELL IN THE WOODS
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 11, 2025

For 'A Tree Fell in the Woods,' it's the journey, not the destination, that makes the film worth watching. Josh Gad, Ashley Park, Daveed Diggs, and Alexandra Daddario all lead this surrealist dramedy from writer-director Nora Kirkpatrick.
Exclusive Video: Renée Elise Goldsberry Solves HAMILTON Clue on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE Finale
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive video from tonight's episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, featuring Broadway favorites Renée Elise Goldsberry, Bernadette Peters, and Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Jonathan Groff Offers Update on FROZEN 3: 'We Haven't Started Recording'
by Josh Sharpe - May 22, 2025

On a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live, Tony-winner Jonathan Groff shared a brief update on Frozen 3, the highly anticipated third installment of the Disney franchise.
Video: Watch an Exclusive Clip of Josh Gad & Andrew Rannells on CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE
by Josh Sharpe - May 20, 2025

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip from tonight's episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, featuring Broadway favorites Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells. Watch it now!
Tubi's BREAKING BEAR Animated Series Casts Brendan Fraser, Josh Gad, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 8, 2025

Brendan Fraser, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Annie Murphy, Elizabeth Hurley, and Tony nominee Josh Gad will lend their voices to the adult animated series, Breaking Bear, at Tubi.
Video: Watch a Sneak Peek of CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE Featuring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2025

Tonight will see the return of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, the popular game show where celebrity contestants join to spin the world’s most famous Wheel. Watch a sneak peek of the new season featuring Broadway favorites Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells!
Tribeca Festival 2025 Lineup Includes World Premiere of Josh Gad Film, Miley Cyrus' Pop Opera & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 16, 2025

The 2025 Tribeca Festival has unveiled its feature film lineup, offering a diverse array of narrative, documentary, and animated films, including Miley Cyrus' pop opera and a slew of other films featuring several Broadway veterans.
21 Theater Books for Your Spring 2025 Reading List
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 13, 2025

Need a great book to spring into the new season? This spring, Broadway's best have put pen to paper to turn out theatre page-turners of every kind. From theatre biographies to theatre fiction; theatre books for kids to theatre history; check out our collection of 21 new Broadway books for every theatre lover's Spring 2025 reading list.
Josh Gad, Ashley Park, & Daveed Diggs Will Star in A TREE FELL IN THE WOODS
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

Broadway alums Daveed Diggs, Josh Gad, and Ashley Park, along with Alexandra Daddario, will all appear in the new film A Tree Fell in the Woods, written and directed by Nora Kirkpatrick in her directorial feature debut.
CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE Sets April Return with Josh Gad, Andrew Rannells, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Pat Sajak’s “Final Spin” as host of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune is coming in April, with a lineup that includes Josh Gad, Tiffany Haddish, Regina Hall, Joe Manganiello, Katharine McPhee, Randall Park, Andrew Rannells, Rainn Wilson, and more.
New Musical Adaptation of ARTEMIS FOWL in Development
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2025

A musical adaptation of the film and novel Artemis Fowl is in the works! The production will hold a private workshop performance this afternoon, Friday 14 March 2025.
Photos: Josh Gad, Kristen Bell & More Visit Idina Menzel at REDWOOD for a FROZEN Reunion
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 17, 2025

Fans of the hit Disney movie Frozen were thrilled to see a reunion of its stars, Josh Gad (Olaf) and Kristen Bell (Anna), with Idina Menzel (Elsa) at the Nederlander Theatre, where Menzel stars in the new musical REDWOOD.
Videos You Missed This Week: DEAD OUTLAW, PURPOSE and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 14, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 14, 2025 with videos from Dead Outlaw, Redwood, and more!
Ariana Grande Has Received Multiple Film Offers Including SPACEBALLS Sequel Role
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 11, 2025

Following the success of the Wicked movie, Ariana Grande has received multiple offers for upcoming film projects, including Josh Gad's Spaceballs sequel.
Video: Josh Gad Is Telling All About His Tell-Some, In Gad We Trust
by Joey Mervis - Feb 9, 2025

Stage and screen star Josh Gad has put pen to paper to tell his story. His new memoir, In Gad We Trust, is a heartfelt and hilarious collection of essays about his career highlights and all of the inbetweens. Watch in this video! ​
Videos You Missed This Week: URINETOWN, JUST IN TIME and More
by Sidney Paterra - Feb 7, 2025

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! 2025 has officially arrived and the second half of the 2024-25 Broadway season has officially begun. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending February 7, 2025 with videos from Urinetown, Just In Time, and more!
Video: Josh Gad Wonders 'What If?' in New Disney+ Super Bowl Ad
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 5, 2025

Josh Gad lends his voice to a new commercial for Disney+, airing during the Super Bowl this Sunday, February 9. In the ad, Gad poses 'What If' questions, wondering what it would be like if iconic moments from Disney movies and shows simply didn't happen. Watch it now.
Idina Menzel Says She Hasn't Read Any FROZEN 3 Scripts Yet
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 2, 2025

In an interview with Parade magazine, Idina Menzel, who previously voiced the role of Elsa both Frozen and Frozen 2, revealed that she hasn't received a script for Frozen 3 yet.
Josh Gad Shares SPACEBALLS 2 Update; Reveals Casting Is Underway
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 17, 2025

It won't be long before Spaceballs 2 blasts into production at ludicrous speed. In a new interview Josh Gad gave an update on the Mel Brooks sequel, revealing that the team is working on assembling a cast for the long-awaited movie.

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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