Today, Josh Duhamel is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. His career and personal life is monitored by an army of fans. A pleasant appearance, natural charm and a charming smile ensured him a place in the ranking of the sexiest men in the world. But how did the career of the famous actor begin?
The childhood of a famous actor
Josh Duhamel was born on November 14, 1972. The boy’s childhood passed in the city of Minota, in the territory of North Carolina. Bonnie Camper's mother worked as a physical education teacher and then a massage therapist. Larry's father was a successful advertiser. By the way, Josh has three younger sisters - Ashley, Mackenzie and Kasidi.
Parents divorced when Josh was still a child. The guy never lost touch with his father, but still remained to live with his mother and sisters.
Then the young Duhamel entered the University of Minota, where he studied biology. In the future, the guy planned to become a dentist. In addition, he was a good athlete, so he entered the university's football team, where he played as a quarterback. Nevertheless, he still did not have time to complete his education.
How did Josh's career in Hollywood begin?
Even while studying at college, a young guy began to invite various modeling agencies. Attractive appearance and athletic physique made him an excellent candidate for the role of model - that is how Josh Duhamel got into the modeling business. After some time, the guy moved to California, where he regularly took part in fashion shows and photo shoots. In addition, he starred in videos several times. For example, he worked with Christina Aguilera and Dona Summer. It was here that recruiting specialists noticed him - Josh was offered to star in television.
The first audition in the cinema
In 1999, Josh Duhamel first appeared on American screens. His debut was the series "All My Children", where he played Leo du Pré. By the way, this soap opera was one of the most popular projects of American television, so participation in it made the actor famous. He remained in this project until 2002.
In 2002, another series appeared in which Josh Duhamel starred. His filmography was replenished with the role of Richard Reed in the sitcom "Ed".
The series "Las Vegas" and worldwide recognition
In 2003, the actor accepted the offer to play one of the main roles in the new crime-detective series “Las Vegas”. Here he got the image of former infantryman and scout Danny McCoy, who, after serving in the army, ensures the safety and normal operation of one of the largest casinos in Las Vegas.
By the way, the image of the ebullient, funny, witty and loving young man performed by Duhamel appealed to the audience of the whole world. The series lasted five seasons - the show ended in 2008.
Josh Duhamel: filmography
Of course, while still working on the Las Vegas series, the young and already quite famous actor began to receive invitations to participate in various projects. So in 2004, the first full-length picture appeared, where the main role was played by Josh Duhamel. His filmography was replenished with “A Date with a Star”, where he coped well with the image of the famous single actor.
The actor also starred in the series "Investigation Jordan." And in 2004, he got the main role in the film "Portrait of Dorian Gray", which was shot on the plot of the book of the same name. The vicious Dorian Gray performed by Duhamel turned out to be realistic.
In 2006, Josh got the role of Alex in John Stockwell's Turistas. The story of tourists who, instead of exploring the sights of Brazil, had to run away from gangs of people who sell human organs, reinforced the success of Duhamel.
Transformers and undeniable success
The young actor got a role in one of the most popular films
modernity. Indeed, Transformers, which premiered in 2007, broke all box office records on the same day. Here, actor Josh Duhamel played captain William Lennox. And although many critics pointed out that the main emphasis in the film was made specifically on the scenes of fights and special effects, and not on the development of the characters and relationships of the main characters, the film, and with it all the actors, became the most popular creation of the film industry over the past few years.
In 2009, the continuation of the picture entitled "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" was released. Duhamel also starred here, however, his hero had already managed to rise to the rank of major. And in 2011, the third part of Transformers 3: The Dark Side of the Moon was released, in the filming of which Josh also took part. It was this film that made the actor an object of adoration for tens of thousands of fans around the world.
Josh Duhamel and new films with his participation
Naturally, other films with Josh Duhamel began to appear in the future. He often starred in romantic comedies and melodramas. This was facilitated by his courageous and attractive appearance (this is perfectly demonstrated by the photo).
Josh Duhamel in 2010 managed to work on creating four films at once. In the film "Romance" he got the role of Tom MacDevon. In addition, he played Nick Beamon, repotrera, hopelessly in love with the main character in the film Once Upon a Time in Rome. This picture received a lot of positive reviews.
In the same 2010, a family comedy entitled Ramona and Bizus was released. Here he played Hobart, the former groom of the aunt of the main characters. Another popular film with the participation of the famous actor is Life as It Is. Here Josh brilliantly played Eric Messer, who is forced to raise his beloved goddaughter with a woman who immediately did not appeal to him.
Together with many stars, Duhamel starred in the romantic comedy "Old New Year" - a film that demonstrates the intersection of the fate of strangers. Here he got the role of Sam.
And in 2012, the actor tried himself in a different genre. In the dramatic film "Wedge by Wedge" by Jeremy Coleman. By the way, Rosario Dawson and Bruce Willis became his filming partners.
In 2013, three films were released immediately with the participation of the famous actor. In particular, he played Mitchell in the film "Scenic Route." Together with many famous Hollywood artists, he starred in the famous comedy titled Movie 43, where he played Anson, Amy's boyfriend. By the way, the selection of actors, the search for a film studio and the production of a picture took almost ten years. This film received a lot of not flattering reviews and even three Golden Raspberry awards. Nevertheless, many viewers were delighted with him.
In the same 2013, Josh won the lead role in the famous drama Silent Harbor, where Julianne Hough became his partner . Here, the actor excellently played a sweet, charming and kind widower who fell in love with a woman who escaped from her husband. In 2014, he played Alex in the movie "Threads". And currently the actor is actively involved in the filming.
The personal life of the actor
Pleasant appearance and a love of sports training ensured the actor's success with the female gender. In various publications periodically appeared notes about his potential girls. In 2004, on his own television show, Josh met with the lead singer of the popular Black Eyed Peas, Stacy Ferguson, who is better known by fans as Fergie. Since then, a stormy romance began, which was followed with admiration by millions of people.
In 2007, a star couple announced their engagement. And in 2009, Josh Duhamel and Fergie married in Mabila. By the way, the ceremony was closed; representatives of the press were not invited to it. And at the end of August 2013, the first couple Axl Jack Duhamel was born to a happy couple.