Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television director, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Sophie Flack
Children
2 children
Education
Baltimore School for the Arts
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Popularity
Tier B -- 255,823 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 16
Notable
First credit at age 17 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
Year context
Born in 1971 -- Nixon ends gold standard (Bretton Woods collapses); Richard Nixon was US president
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Career
Career spanning 38 years (1988-2026)
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Filmography (22)
Biography
Joshua Aaron Charles is an American film, television, and theater actor. He is best known for the roles of Dan Rydell on Sports Night, Will Gardner on The Good Wife, which earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, and his early work as Knox Overstreet in Dead Poets Society and Bryan from Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Josh Charles?
Josh Charles is 54 years old, born on .
Where was Josh Charles born?
Josh Charles was born in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
What movies or shows has Josh Charles been in?
Josh Charles has 22 credits in our database. Notable titles include Best Medicine (2026), The Veil (2024), We Own This City (2022), The Drowning (2016), Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015).
What is Josh Charles known for?
Josh Charles is primarily known as an actor. Joshua Aaron Charles is an American film, television, and theater actor. He is best known for the roles of Dan Rydell on Sports Night, Will…
Where can I find more information about Josh Charles?
You can find more about Josh Charles on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
