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Josh Malina
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Date of birth January 17, 1966
Place of birth New York, New York, USA
Joshua Malina has the impressive distinction of having appeared in every project that Aaron Sorkin has written/produced, as part of what Malina refers to as The Mighty Sorkin Players. As Will Bailey, Joshua fills the slot left open by Rob Lowe's departure from the hit drama series West Wing.
Upon graduation from Yale University with a B.A. degree in Theatre, Malina made his professional acting debut in the Broadway production of Sorkin's A few Good Men. He went on to star as Jeremy Goodwin in the critically acclaimed television series "Sports Night," for which he and his castmates were nominated for a Screen Actor's Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy. Other Sorkin credits include the hit features The American President and Malice.
Malina then appeared in Bruno Barreto's dark comedy for Miramax A View From the Top with Gwenyth Paltrow and Mike Meyers. Additional film credits include In the Line of Fire with Clint Eastwood and Bulworth with Warren Beatty and Halle Berry.
Trivia:
Has a daughter named Isabel, and a son named Avi.
Latest in a string of actors who appeared in The American President(1995) to join the cast of "The West Wing" (1999), following Martin Sheen, Nina Siemaszko, Anna Deavere Smith, and "President" writer Aaron Sorkin, who had a cameo appearance and later created and is executive producer of
"The West Wing" (1999).
He has appeared in every Aaron Sorkin project to date (as of Feb. 2003).
Avid poker player. Played to pay for rent when he struggled as an actor.
One of the executive producers of the new Bravo series Celebrity Poker.
Graduated from Yale in 1988, as a Theater Studies major.
Attended Horace Mann School in Riverdale, New York (Class of '84).
Brother in law of fellow West Wing cast mate Timothy Busfield. His wife, Melissa Merwin sisters with Busfield's wife.
Actor - filmography
Nobody's Perfect (2004)
See Jane Date (2003) (TV) .... Kevin Adams
View from the Top (2003) (as Josh Malina) .... Randy Jones
"The West Wing" (1999) TV Series .... Will Bailey (2002-)
"Imagine That" (2002) TV Series .... Kenny Fleck
It Is What It Is (2001/I) .... P.T. Hackey
Without Charlie (2001) .... Charlie
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale (2000) (TV) .... Mark Sickler
It's a Shame About Ray (2000) .... Ms. Streisand
Kill the Man (1999) .... Bob Stein
"Sports Night" (1998) TV Series .... Jeremy Goodwin
Bulworth (1998) .... Bill Feldman
"From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) (mini) TV Series .... Tim Messick
My Engagement Party (1998) .... Alex
Clockwatchers (1997) .... Global Credit Receptionist
Just Friends (1996) .... Bob
Infinity (1996) .... Calculator Kid #3
The American President (1995) .... David
Separate Lives (1995) .... Randall
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (1994) (TV) .... Gerald Bronstein
Malice (1993) .... Resident
In the Line of Fire (1993) .... Secret Service Agent Chavez
A Few Good Men (1992) (as Josh Malina) .... OrderlyNew York, New York, USA
Producer:
"Celebrity Poker Showdown" (2003) TV Series (executive producer)
Notable TV Guest Appearances
"The Wayne Brady Show" playing "Himself" 16 March 2004
"The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" playing "Himelf" 25 February 2003
"She Spies" in episode: "First Episode" (episode # 1.1) 20 July 2002
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Kenny Mitchell" in episode: "Adolf Hankler" (episode # 6.6) 19 April 1998
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Kenny Mitchell" (as Josh Malina) in episode: "The Beginning of the End" (episode # 6.2) 22 March 1998
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Kenny Mitchell" (as Josh Malina) in episode: "Another List" (episode # 6.1) 15 March 1998
"Sliders" playing "Egghead, Announcer" in episode: "Rules of the Game" (episode # 3.1) 20 September 1996
"Champs" playing "Cab Driver" in episode: "Live and Let Breathe" (episode # 1.6) 17 July 1996
"Tracey Takes On..." playing "Jordan" in episode: "Health" (episode # 1.9) 20 March 1996
"Tracey Takes On..." playing "Jordan" in episode: "Vanity" (episode # 1.7) 6 March 1996
"Tracey Takes On..." playing "Jordan" in episode: "Law" (episode # 1.6) 28 February 1996
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Robert Brody" in episode: "Off Camera" (episode # 2.16) 15 September 1993
"Bob" playing "Vince" in episode: "Da Game" (episode # 1.16) 5 February 1993
Josh now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Melissa and two children. He is an avid poker player and is currently learning to play chess.
This is a name you will see sign in here at Hollywood on a regular basis. I have not had the pleasure of a game with Josh yet, but like most of you, I too can't wait to check him off my list of Hollywood Celebrities to test my game with. A true texas holdem player to watch for indeed!!! :worship: :claps:
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Date of birth January 17, 1966
Place of birth New York, New York, USA
Joshua Malina has the impressive distinction of having appeared in every project that Aaron Sorkin has written/produced, as part of what Malina refers to as The Mighty Sorkin Players. As Will Bailey, Joshua fills the slot left open by Rob Lowe's departure from the hit drama series West Wing.
Upon graduation from Yale University with a B.A. degree in Theatre, Malina made his professional acting debut in the Broadway production of Sorkin's A few Good Men. He went on to star as Jeremy Goodwin in the critically acclaimed television series "Sports Night," for which he and his castmates were nominated for a Screen Actor's Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy. Other Sorkin credits include the hit features The American President and Malice.
Malina then appeared in Bruno Barreto's dark comedy for Miramax A View From the Top with Gwenyth Paltrow and Mike Meyers. Additional film credits include In the Line of Fire with Clint Eastwood and Bulworth with Warren Beatty and Halle Berry.
Trivia:
Has a daughter named Isabel, and a son named Avi.
Latest in a string of actors who appeared in The American President(1995) to join the cast of "The West Wing" (1999), following Martin Sheen, Nina Siemaszko, Anna Deavere Smith, and "President" writer Aaron Sorkin, who had a cameo appearance and later created and is executive producer of
"The West Wing" (1999).
He has appeared in every Aaron Sorkin project to date (as of Feb. 2003).
Avid poker player. Played to pay for rent when he struggled as an actor.
One of the executive producers of the new Bravo series Celebrity Poker.
Graduated from Yale in 1988, as a Theater Studies major.
Attended Horace Mann School in Riverdale, New York (Class of '84).
Brother in law of fellow West Wing cast mate Timothy Busfield. His wife, Melissa Merwin sisters with Busfield's wife.
Actor - filmography
Nobody's Perfect (2004)
See Jane Date (2003) (TV) .... Kevin Adams
View from the Top (2003) (as Josh Malina) .... Randy Jones
"The West Wing" (1999) TV Series .... Will Bailey (2002-)
"Imagine That" (2002) TV Series .... Kenny Fleck
It Is What It Is (2001/I) .... P.T. Hackey
Without Charlie (2001) .... Charlie
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale (2000) (TV) .... Mark Sickler
It's a Shame About Ray (2000) .... Ms. Streisand
Kill the Man (1999) .... Bob Stein
"Sports Night" (1998) TV Series .... Jeremy Goodwin
Bulworth (1998) .... Bill Feldman
"From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) (mini) TV Series .... Tim Messick
My Engagement Party (1998) .... Alex
Clockwatchers (1997) .... Global Credit Receptionist
Just Friends (1996) .... Bob
Infinity (1996) .... Calculator Kid #3
The American President (1995) .... David
Separate Lives (1995) .... Randall
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills (1994) (TV) .... Gerald Bronstein
Malice (1993) .... Resident
In the Line of Fire (1993) .... Secret Service Agent Chavez
A Few Good Men (1992) (as Josh Malina) .... OrderlyNew York, New York, USA
Producer:
"Celebrity Poker Showdown" (2003) TV Series (executive producer)
Notable TV Guest Appearances
"The Wayne Brady Show" playing "Himself" 16 March 2004
"The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn" playing "Himelf" 25 February 2003
"She Spies" in episode: "First Episode" (episode # 1.1) 20 July 2002
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Kenny Mitchell" in episode: "Adolf Hankler" (episode # 6.6) 19 April 1998
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Kenny Mitchell" (as Josh Malina) in episode: "The Beginning of the End" (episode # 6.2) 22 March 1998
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Kenny Mitchell" (as Josh Malina) in episode: "Another List" (episode # 6.1) 15 March 1998
"Sliders" playing "Egghead, Announcer" in episode: "Rules of the Game" (episode # 3.1) 20 September 1996
"Champs" playing "Cab Driver" in episode: "Live and Let Breathe" (episode # 1.6) 17 July 1996
"Tracey Takes On..." playing "Jordan" in episode: "Health" (episode # 1.9) 20 March 1996
"Tracey Takes On..." playing "Jordan" in episode: "Vanity" (episode # 1.7) 6 March 1996
"Tracey Takes On..." playing "Jordan" in episode: "Law" (episode # 1.6) 28 February 1996
"The Larry Sanders Show" playing "Robert Brody" in episode: "Off Camera" (episode # 2.16) 15 September 1993
"Bob" playing "Vince" in episode: "Da Game" (episode # 1.16) 5 February 1993
Josh now resides in Los Angeles with his wife Melissa and two children. He is an avid poker player and is currently learning to play chess.
This is a name you will see sign in here at Hollywood on a regular basis. I have not had the pleasure of a game with Josh yet, but like most of you, I too can't wait to check him off my list of Hollywood Celebrities to test my game with. A true texas holdem player to watch for indeed!!! :worship: :claps: