Career Timeline of Josh Gad: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Josh Gad made an impact.
Josh Gad is an American actor recognized for his versatile performances across film, television, and stage. He gained widespread fame for voicing Olaf in Disney's Frozen franchise, bringing the cheerful snowman to life. Gad also originated the role of Elder Cunningham in the hit Broadway musical The Book of Mormon, showcasing his comedic timing and vocal talent. His career spans various genres, highlighting his ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles.
2002: Film Debut
In 2002, Josh Gad made his film debut in the movie Mary and Joe.
2003: Graduation from Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts
In 2003, Josh Gad graduated from the Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama.
2005: Television Debut and Broadway Replacement
In 2005, Josh Gad made his television debut by guest-starring in an episode of the NBC medical drama series ER. Also in 2005, he replaced Dan Fogler in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee on Broadway.
2007: Starring in 'Back to You'
In 2007, Josh Gad starred in the Fox sitcom Back to You as news director Ryan Church. The sitcom lasted one season from 2007 to 2008.
2008: Supporting and Leading Film Roles
In 2008, Josh Gad had a supporting role in the drama film 21, and a leading role in the comedy film The Rocker.
May 5, 2009: First Appearance on The Daily Show
On May 5, 2009, Josh Gad appeared as a correspondent on The Daily Show.
June 2, 2009: Regular Correspondent on The Daily Show
On June 2, 2009, Josh Gad became a regular correspondent on The Daily Show, featuring in segments like 'The War on Christmas' and 'Chubby Chasers'.
2010: Supporting Role in 'Love & Other Drugs' and Voice Role in 'Marmaduke'
In 2010, Josh Gad had a supporting role in the romantic comedy-drama film Love & Other Drugs. He also had a voice role in the family comedy film Marmaduke.
March 24, 2011: The Book of Mormon Broadway Opening
On March 24, 2011, The Book of Mormon, starring Josh Gad as Elder Cunningham, opened at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre on Broadway.
June 27, 2011: Final Appearance on The Daily Show
On June 27, 2011, Josh Gad made his final appearance as a correspondent on The Daily Show.
2011: Tony Award Nomination
In 2011, Josh Gad was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for his work in The Book of Mormon.
June 6, 2012: Final Performance in 'The Book of Mormon'
On June 6, 2012, Josh Gad gave his last performance as Elder Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon.
2012: Leading Role in 'She Wants Me', Co-Creation of '1600 Penn', and Voice Role in 'Ice Age: Continental Drift'
In 2012, Josh Gad played a leading role in the independent film She Wants Me. He also co-created, produced, and starred in the NBC sitcom 1600 Penn. Additionally, Gad voiced Louis in Ice Age: Continental Drift in 2012.
2013: Roles in 'The Internship', 'Jobs', and 'Frozen'
In 2013, Josh Gad played Andrew in the film The Internship and starred as Steve Wozniak in the film Jobs. He also voiced Olaf in the Disney film Frozen, re-collaborating with Robert Lopez from The Book of Mormon.
2014: Co-starring in 'Wish I Was Here'
In 2014, Josh Gad co-starred in Zach Braff's film Wish I Was Here, playing the main character's brother.
April 9, 2015: Premiere of 'The Comedians'
On April 9, 2015, The Comedians, starring Josh Gad and Billy Crystal, premiered on FX.
2016: Voice Role in 'The Angry Birds Movie'
In 2016, Josh Gad voiced Chuck in The Angry Birds Movie.
2017: Roles in 'A Dog's Purpose', 'Beauty and the Beast', and 'Murder on the Orient Express'
In 2017, Josh Gad voiced the dog Bailey in A Dog's Purpose and played LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. He also starred in Reginald Hudlin's biographical drama Marshall, and played Hector MacQueen in Murder on the Orient Express.
2018: Joins #MyYoungerSelf Campaign
In 2018, Josh Gad joined other celebrities in an ongoing project through the Child Mind Institute, titled #MyYoungerSelf, which focuses on normalizing mental health.
2019: Roles in 'Little Monsters', 'A Dog's Journey', 'Frozen 2', and 'Kingdom Hearts III'
In 2019, Josh Gad starred in the Hulu horror-comedy Little Monsters and in A Dog's Journey, reprising his role as Bailey. He also reprised his role as Olaf in Frozen 2 and the video game Kingdom Hearts III.
September 2020: Princess Bride Reunion
In September 2020, Josh Gad joined Princess Bride Reunion, a virtual live script read-through of the 1987 film, in the role of Fezzik.
December 2020: Return of Reunited Apart with Wayne's World Cast
In December 2020, Josh Gad's YouTube series Reunited Apart returned for a second season with the cast of Wayne's World.
2020: Voter Education with VoteRiders
In 2020, Josh Gad joined other Broadway celebrities with the voter education nonprofit VoteRiders for a virtual party to raise awareness around the complexities of voter ID laws.
February 2022: Beauty and the Beast Prequel Postponed
In February 2022, the Beauty and the Beast prequel limited series for Disney+, where Josh Gad was set to reprise his role as LeFou, was postponed indefinitely due to creative and scheduling issues.
September 2023: Starring in Gutenberg! The Musical!
From September 2023 to January 2024, Josh Gad starred in Gutenberg! The Musical! with Andrew Rannells.
2023: Starring in Wolf Like Me
From 2022-2023, Josh Gad played Gary in the TV series Wolf Like Me.
January 2024: Starring in Gutenberg! The Musical!
From September 2023 to January 2024, Josh Gad starred in Gutenberg! The Musical! with Andrew Rannells.
May 3, 2024: Digital Release of Gutenberg! The Musical! Cast Recording
On May 3, 2024, the cast recording of Gutenberg! The Musical!, featuring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, was released digitally.
May 17, 2024: Physical Release of Gutenberg! The Musical! Cast Recording
On May 17, 2024, the cast recording of Gutenberg! The Musical!, featuring Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, was released physically.
June 2024: Publication of 'The Writer' Comic Book Series
In June 2024, Josh Gad co-wrote a four-issue comic book mini series called The Writer, inspired by Jewish folklore.
July 2025: Joins and Withdraws from Jesus Christ Superstar
In early July 2025, Josh Gad joined the regional production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hollywood Bowl as King Herod, but withdrew later that month due to a COVID-19 infection, only to return for the final showing.
2025: Memoir Release Announced: In Gad We Trust
In 2025, Josh Gad is set to publish a memoir called In Gad We Trust.
January 2026: Appearance in Wonder Man
In January 2026, Josh Gad appeared as "a spoofed hyper-famous version of himself" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe TV series Wonder Man.
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