Photo: Wilson Cleveland from New York City, USA / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I have a soft spot for Joshua Malina, the kind of actor who makes ensemble dramas sing. Yale-educated and razor-sharp, he thrives in dialogue-heavy worlds like The West Wing, Sports Night, Scandal, and The Big Bang Theory. What strikes me is his range beyond performing: he writes and produces too, which signals a real understanding of storytelling mechanics. He rarely chases the lead, yet his presence steadies every scene he is in. To me, that is a rare and underrated kind of talent, the dependable craftsman who elevates everyone around him. I think television is richer for actors like him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joshua Malina
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョシュア・マリーナ
- Reading
- じょしゅあ・まりーな
- Born
- January 17, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / screenwriter / film producer
2. Background
- University
- Yale University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Joshua Malina born?
Born January 17, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Joshua Malina from?
Joshua Malina is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Joshua Malina do?
Joshua Malina works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, screenwriter, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.