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Joshua Malina

ジョシュア・マリーナ　/　じょしゅあ・まりーな

American film actor

January 17, 1966 (age 60)　・　New York City, New York, United States

New York
film actor
stage actor
television actor

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.

Overview

Joshua Charles Malina (born January 17, 1966) is an American film and stage actor known for playing Will Bailey on the NBC drama The West Wing, Jeremy Goodwin on Sports Night, U.S. Attorney General David Rosen on Scandal, and Caltech President Siebert on The Big Bang Theory.

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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
Blood type: Private
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Occupation: film actor / stage actor / television actor / screenwriter / film producer

2. Background

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University: Yale University

3. Relationships

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4. Personality

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