Josh McDermitt is an American comedian and actor who works primarily in television. McDermitt gained fame among moviegoers thanks to the sitcom "Retired at 35" and the post-apocalyptic horror "The Walking Dead", and thriller fans know him from the TV series "Twin Peaks".
Comedian career
Young Josh McDermitt called on the Tim & Willy radio show in Phoenix and entertained listeners by imitating various voices. Josh later worked on the same show as a producer.
In 2006, Josh took part in the talent show Last Comic Standing, in which he reached the semi-finals.
TV projects
One of the most popular series featuring Josh McDermitt is the sitcom "Retired at 35", in which the actor got one of the main roles. The plot revolves around successful businessman David, who, tired of the endless race of the big city, moves to a remote town in Florida, where his parents live. There David faces new challenges and comedicsituations that ultimately help him rethink his life. The series stayed on the air for 2 seasons, after which it was closed due to lower ratings.
In 2012, the actor played a supporting role in the comedy series Do It. Due to negative reviews from critics and viewers, the show was taken off the air after two episodes.
From 2014 to the present, McDermitt has starred in The Walking Dead, in which he plays the role of Eugene Porter. The series is a huge success among horror fans around the world. More than 17 million viewers watched the series in the US alone. The Walking Dead has been on the air for 8 seasons. The directors have planned the release of season 9, in which the character of Josh McDermitt will also appear.
In 2014, the actor played the role of George Payton in the drama series Mad Men. The series consistently receives critical acclaim and audiences love it.
In 2016, the actor took part in the cooking show "Hell's Kitchen", popular all over the world.
In 2017, the series "Twin Peaks" aired, the continuation of the 90s series of the same name by David Lynch, in which Josh McDermitt received a cameo role. The series was well received by critics and won several awards, including three Saturn Awards. However, the series did not receive such popularity as the original - only 800 thousand viewers watched it. After the release of 18 episodes, it was decided to close the project.
Movie career
There are few feature films with Josh McDermitt yet, as he often gets roles on television.
The actor made his feature film debut in 2009 in the hit-and-miss drama Madison Hall. Josh's next feature film role was in 2015's Life in Color, a low-budget drama directed by Katherine Emmer. This film also failed to gain popularity.
The most famous feature film with the actor at the moment is the black comedy "Middle Man", which was released in 2016. In the center of the plot is the adventure of the unsuccessful comedian Jenny Freeman. The film received mixed reviews from critics.
Private life
Josh McDermitt, like many other stars, prefers not to share the details of his personal life with the press. The actor has never been married, but nothing is known about his past and present relationship.
