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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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Josh Gad STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2023
Bud

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Elder Cunningham

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


Josh Gad Movies

Mary and Joe
[ 2002 ] Angel
Watching the Detectives
[ 2007 ] Mark
The Rocker
[ 2008 ] Matt
No Heroics
[ 2009 ] Horseforce
Rent Control
[ 2009 ] Officer Freds
Rent Control
[ 2009 ]
Crossing Over
[ 2009 ] Howie
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)
Thanks for Sharing
[ 2012 ] Neil
Ice Age: Continental Drift
[ 2012 ] Louis - Voice
She Wants Me
[ 2012 ] Sam Baum
Frozen
[ 2013 ] Olaf - Voice
The Internship
[ 2013 ] Headphones
Frozen Special
[ 2013 ]
Jobs
[ 2013 ] Steve Wozniak
Wish I Was Here
[ 2014 ] Noah Bloom
Pixels
[ 2015 ] Ludlow Lamonsoff
The Wedding Ringer
[ 2015 ] Doug Harris
The Angry Birds Movie
[ 2016 ] Chuck - Voice
Angry Birds: Bachelorette Sneak Peek Media Promotion
[ 2016 ] Chuck
Murder on the Orient Express
[ 2017 ] Hector MacQueen
Marshall
[ 2017 ] Sam Friedman
Beauty and the Beast
[ 2017 ] LeFou
A Dog's Purpose
[ 2017 ] Bailey / Ellie / Tino / ... - Voice
Little Monsters
[ 2019 ] Teddy McGiggle
The Angry Birds Movie 2
[ 2019 ] Chuck - Voice
Frozen 2
[ 2019 ] Olaf - Voice
A Dog's Journey
[ 2019 ] Bailey - Voice
Artemis Fowl
[ 2020 ] Mulch Diggums
These Naked Celebs Have an Important Message for Voters
[ 2020 ]
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
[ 2021 ] Muncher - Voice

Josh Gad TV Shows

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

Josh Gad Awards and Nominations

Drama League Awards - 2024 - Disinguished Performance

Josh Gad, Gutenberg! The Musical!


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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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MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, CABARET & More Lead in Nominations for 2024 Drama League Awards


Read the full list of 2024 Drama League Nominations! Nominations include Cabaret, Merrily We Roll Along and more.

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Original Broadway Cast Album to be Released in May


The Original Broadway Cast Album of Gutenberg! The Musical! featuring GRAMMY Award winners and Tony Award nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will be released in May.

Concert Performances of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and THE JUNGLE BOOK Will Be Performed at New Wimbledon Theatre


The Novello Orchestra will present two classic Disney films in concert this summer, Beauty and the Beast and The Jungle Book will be performed live to film as part of Wimbledon Childrens Festival. Beauty and the Beast will take place on 10th August, with showings at 3pm and 7pm and The Jungle Book the following day on the 11th August, with showings at 10am and 3pm.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 15, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 15, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Josh Gad to Make Directorial Debut with Chris Farley Biopic Starring Paul Walter Hauser


According to reports, Tony Award-nominated actor Josh Gad is set to mark his directorial debut with a biopic centering on legendary comic Chris Farley. Gad, known for his role as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon and as the voice of Olaf in the Frozen franchise, will be directing the film with Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels producing.

Nickelodeon Will Serve Up New Episodes of THE TINY CHEF SHOW


Catch all-new episodes of THE TINY CHEF SHOW starting Monday, April 8 on Nickelodeon. Join the fun and excitement as Nickelodeon brings more of your favorite tiny chef's adventures.

TITANIQUE to Welcome Back Russell Daniels & Elliott Mattox to Join the Cast


Comedian Russell Daniels (Gutenberg! The Musical) will re-board the ship of dreams as Ruth, and Elliott Mattox (Beetlejuice) will join as Victor Garber. See who else is starring in this production and learn how to purchase tickets.

Exclusive: Oh My Pod U Guys- Eating Dreams with Sam Hartley


I am joined by Broadway Standby, Sam Hartley, to talk all about his amazing career! I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Sam on the National Tour of Chicago The Musical when he played the role of Billy Flynn.

Photos: Andrew Rannells and Josh Gad Record the GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Cast Recording


It was revealed yesterday that Gutenberg! The Musical! will release a cast recording! BroadwayWorld got a chance to step into the studio as the stars recorded the album. Check out photos here!

Video: Audra McDonald Sends Off GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL As The Final Broadway Producer


Gutenberg! The Musical welcomed record-setting Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald as the final guest 'Broadway Producer' as the show wrapped up its Broadway run. See video from her appearance!

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 30, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 30, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL Will Release a Cast Recording This Spring; Recoups Investment


Gutenberg! The Musical! will release a cast recording! After taking their final bows on the stage of the Jones Theatre, Josh Gad  and Andrew Rannells step into the studio to record the upcoming Original Broadway Cast Album. The album will be released this spring on Center Stage Records and Yellow Sound Label.

Video: Watch Hillary Clinton on Stage in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL


Check out footage of Hillary Clinton joining Gutenberg! The Musical on Broadway.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 26, 2024


Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

Photos: Hillary Clinton Joins GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL


Check out photos of Hillary Clinton joining Gutenberg! The Musical.

Video: Inside Rehearsal For GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL's Stunning Set Reveal Moment


Set designer Scott Pask is giving an inside look at rehearsal for Gutenberg! The Musical, specifically the magical moment where the set changes to reveal Bud (Josh Gad) and Doug (Andrew Rannells)'s vision of Schlimmer, the setting of the show within the show. 

GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL! Plays Final Broadway Performance


Gutenberg! The Musical! will play its final performance at on Broadway after 29 previews and 125 regular performances. 

12 Broadway Shows Will Close in Coming Months


Check out a full list of which Broadway shows are set to close in 2024.

2011 Tony Nominations Announced! THE BOOK OF MORMON Leads With 14!


Past Tony winners Anika Noni Rose and Matthew Broderick announced the 2011 Tony Awards nominees live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in New York City.

Josh Gad 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?

Josh Gad has been nominated for Outstanding Actor in a Musical by the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Book of Mormon. He has also been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical by the Tony Awards for The Book of Mormon.

What awards has Josh Gad won?

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

What is Josh Gad next theatre project?

Josh Gad's next show will be Gutenberg! The Musical! which opens on 10/12/2023 on Broadway.

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