Joshua Malina

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.

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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)

Origin

New York City, New York, United States

Occupation

film actor / stage actor / television actor / screenwriter / film producer

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Capricorn / Horse

University

Yale University

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• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua%20Malina
• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BB%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8A
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60422

Tags

• New York
• film actor
• stage actor
• television actor

Last updated

November 2, 2026

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