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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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Broadway Gift Ideas- A 2025 Holiday Guide Photo
Broadway Gift Ideas- A 2025 Holiday Guide
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 4, 2025

The holidays are just around the corner! For those who are in need of last-minute gift ideas for your theater-loving friends and family members (or even if you just want to treat yourself), BroadwayWorld is here to help with a Broadway-themed holiday gift guide, presented by The Shops at Columbus Circle.
Ariana Grande Eager to Return to the Stage: 'I Love Theater So Much' Photo
Ariana Grande Eager to Return to the Stage: 'I Love Theater So Much'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 24, 2025

Amid achieving critical acclaim as Glinda in the two-part film of Wicked, Ariana Grande is eager to return to the stage. During a conversation with Nicole Kidman, the superstar shared that she would be open to appearing on Broadway again in the future.
Ariana Grande Calls Upcoming 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' Her 'Last Hurrah' Photo
Ariana Grande Calls Upcoming 'Eternal Sunshine Tour' Her 'Last Hurrah'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2025

With Ariana Grande moving her primary focus to acting, she has shared that her 2026 Eternal Sunshine tour will likely be the last one for the foreseeable future.
Ariana Grande To Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in December Photo
Ariana Grande To Host SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in December
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 17, 2025

Following the release of Wicked: For Good, Ariana Grande will return to host Saturday Night Live for the third time on December 20. During the episode, Cher will take the stage as musical guest.
Ariana Grande Teases 'Exciting' Stage Project Photo
Ariana Grande Teases 'Exciting' Stage Project
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 5, 2025

After the Wicked mania comes to an end, Ariana Grande is excited to return to her stage roots. The superstar, who plays Glinda in the two-part film, has shared that she will be appearing in a to-be-announced stage production. 
Kristen Bell and Josh Gad to Join EPIC Players Los Angeles' ONCE UPON A CABARET Photo
Kristen Bell and Josh Gad to Join EPIC Players Los Angeles' ONCE UPON A CABARET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2025

EPIC Players Los Angeles will present Once Upon a Cabaret, a magical, Disney-themed evening of music and inclusion at the Barnsdall Art Theater in Hollywood.
Video: Watch the Music Video for Adam Lambert's 'Heaven On Their Minds' From JESUS CH Photo
Video: Watch the Music Video for Adam Lambert's 'Heaven On Their Minds' From JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

Adam Lambert and Andrew Lloyd Webber have released the official music video for their recording of 'Heaven On Their Minds,' the opening number of Jesus Christ Superstar. Check it out now.
Ariana Grande Joins Season 13 of AMERICAN HORROR STORY Photo
Ariana Grande Joins Season 13 of AMERICAN HORROR STORY
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 31, 2025

Ariana Grande will star in the forthcoming 13th season of Ryan Murphy's American Horror Story, alongside Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, and Leslie Grossman.
Ariana Grande Celebrates 5th Anniversary of 'Positions' EP Photo
Ariana Grande Celebrates 5th Anniversary of 'Positions' EP
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 30, 2025

Ariana Grande's 'Positions' Live EP is re-released for its fifth anniversary. Stream the six-song collection now on YouTube and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 29, 2025- HAMILTON And WICKED Lead the Grosses and More
by - Oct 29, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 29, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Josh Gad, Auli’i Cravalho, & More Broadway Alums Join ZOOTOPIA 2 Voice Cast Photo
Josh Gad, Auli’i Cravalho, & More Broadway Alums Join ZOOTOPIA 2 Voice Cast
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 28, 2025

Several Broadway alums and Disney Legends have joined the voice cast of Zootopia 2 in cameo roles, including Auliʻi Cravalho, Josh Gad, and Anika Noni Rose, and John Leguizamo.
Video: Watch the Trailer for LEGO DISNEY FROZEN: OPERATION PUFFINS Animated Special Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer for LEGO DISNEY FROZEN: OPERATION PUFFINS Animated Special
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 16, 2025

Check out a new trailer for LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins, a new special featuring the fan favorite characters of Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and more. The special will begin streaming on Disney+ on October 24.
Discover Your Spotify Top 5 Ariana Grande Songs Today! Photo
Discover Your Spotify Top 5 Ariana Grande Songs Today!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 9, 2025

Ariana Grande fans can now rank their Spotify top 5 songs! Explore how to use the new feature and find out her most-streamed hits.
DISNEY’S FROZEN IN CONCERT Will Play Eventim Apollo This December Photo
DISNEY’S FROZEN IN CONCERT Will Play Eventim Apollo This December
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2025

Disney’s Frozen in Concert will play London’s Eventim Apollo on December 21, 2025. The Novello Symphony Orchestra will perform Christophe Beck’s GRAMMY-nominated score live to film, featuring the Academy Award-winning song “Let It Go.” Tickets go on sale October 3.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 26, 2025- CHICAGO Welcomes Mira Sorvino and Bian Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 26, 2025- CHICAGO Welcomes Mira Sorvino and Bianca Marroquin and More!
by - Sep 26, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 26, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Photo: SPACEBALLS 2 Begins Production with Josh Gad, Rick Moranis, & More Photo
Photo: SPACEBALLS 2 Begins Production with Josh Gad, Rick Moranis, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 25, 2025

Original Spaceballs cast members Rick Moranis, Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and George Wyner are all set to reprise their roles in the long-awaited sequel to the 1987 cult classic from Mel Brooks. Check out a photo of the first table read!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 16, 2025
by - Sep 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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Julie Andrews, Neil Patrick Harris, & More to Appear in Disneyland 70th Anniversary Special
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 15, 2025

To commemorate seven decades of one of the most beloved theme parks in the world, ABC will air a new special featuring Broadway alums Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Gad, and entertainment icon Julie Andrews.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 12, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld September 12, 2025
by - Sep 12, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is September 12, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Josh Gad Praises Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Aaron Burr Performance in HAMILTON Photo
Video: Josh Gad Praises Leslie Odom, Jr.’s Aaron Burr Performance in HAMILTON
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2025

During a recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Josh Gad had nothing but positive things to say about Leslie Odom, Jr., who recently returned to his role as Aaron Burr in Broadway's Hamilton. Watch the interview here!
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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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