Early Life and Education of Josh Gad: A Complete Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Josh Gad, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
Joshua Ilan Gad is an American actor celebrated for his versatile performances. He gained significant recognition for voicing Olaf in Disney's Frozen franchise, earning him two Annie Awards. Gad also starred as Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway hit The Book of Mormon, for which he won a Grammy Award (shared) and received a Tony Award nomination. His work spans animation, stage, and screen, solidifying his place in the entertainment industry.
February 23, 1981: Joshua Ilan Gad Born
On February 23, 1981, Joshua Ilan Gad was born. He later became an American actor known for voicing Olaf in the Frozen franchise and playing Elder Arnold Cunningham in the Broadway musical The Book of Mormon.
1998: NFL National Tournament Championship
In 1998, Josh Gad won the National Forensics League (NFL) National Tournament Championships for Original Oratory.
1999: Graduation and NFL Championships
In 1999, Gad graduated from the University School of Nova Southeastern University. During that year, he also won the National Forensics League (NFL) National Tournament Championships for Original Oratory and Humorous Interpretation at the National tournament in Phoenix.
2003: Graduation from Carnegie Mellon
In 2003, Gad graduated from the Carnegie Mellon College of Fine Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama.
2004: Meeting Ida Darvish
In 2004, Josh Gad met Ida Darvish, after being cast as a married couple in the David Ives play 'All in the Timing'.
2008: Marriage to Ida Darvish
In 2008, Gad married actress Ida Darvish. The couple has two daughters.
2018: Joining the #MyYoungerSelf Campaign
In 2018, Gad joined other celebrities in an ongoing project through the Child Mind Institute, titled #MyYoungerSelf, to normalize mental health.
September 2020: Princess Bride Reunion
In September 2020, Josh Gad joined Princess Bride Reunion, a virtual live script read-through of the 1987 movie, in the role of Fezzik.
December 2020: Premiere of Reunited Apart's Second Season
In December 2020, Josh Gad's YouTube series 'Reunited Apart' returned for a second season, premiering with the cast of 'Wayne's World'.
2020: Joining VoteRiders for Voter Education
In 2020, Gad joined other Broadway celebrities with VoteRiders for a virtual party to raise awareness around voter ID laws.
2025: Forthcoming Memoir 'In Gad We Trust'
Josh Gad announced that he will be publishing a memoir in 2025 called 'In Gad We Trust'.
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