Josh Radnor

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Biography

The likable, quirky series marked his first lead after a string of guest appearances on television shows and movies, as well as several high profile theatrical gigs.

Born July 29, 1974 in Columbus, OH, Radnor developed an interest in acting purely by accident; after tagging along with friends to a high school theater audition, he decided that he could handle a role better than any of the other hopefuls, and tried out for the part himself. Turns …

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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer, Writer

Born

July 29, 1974

Career Milestones

2012

Wrote, directed, and starred in romantic comedy "Liberal Arts"

2010

Feature film writing and directing debut, "Happythankyoumoreplease"

2005

Landed breakthrough TV role as lovestruck Ted Moseby on CBS sitcom "How I Met Your Mother"

2002

Acted on short-lived legal drama "The Court" (ABC)

2002

Made Broadway debut in the stage version of "The Graduate" opposite Kathleen Turner and Alicia Silverstone

2001

Feature film debut, playing a tour guide in genre parody "Not Another Teen Movie"

2000

Landed first television role on the series "Welcome to New York" (CBS)

Began acting professionally at the Manhattan Theatre Club