Josh Duhamel - Biography

Last Editor: dave.irwin				Josh Duhamel Biography -   Name : Josh Duhamel Birth Date : November 14, 1972 Birth Place : Minot, North Dakota, USA Birth Name : Joshua David Duhamel Height : 6' 2 Occupation : Actor, model Relationship : Kristy Pierce Nationality : American Fan Mail : The Gersh Agency 41 Madison Ave. -33rd Floor New York, NY 10010 USA

Josh Duhamel Trivia -

He starred in the yet-to-be-released independent film The Picture of Dorian Gray (2004) in 1999, then ABC called him to test for the role of "Leo du Pres". To Josh's shock, ABC executives wanted him so much that they postponed the character's first air date by more than a month to accommodate his schedule. He lived in New York City until relocating to Los Angeles. His on-again, off-again ex-girlfriend of over two years, Kristy Pierce, lives in Los Angeles. They were engaged in 2004 but subsequently split. In December of 2007, he became engaged to Stacy Ferguson, aka "Fergie" of The Black Eyed Peas. Josh's father, Larry, is an ad salesman, and his mother, Bonny, is a teacher. Josh wanted to be a dentist from the time he was a sophomore in high school. He gave up his dream to become a dentist when his grades were not good enough to get in a dental college. As a result he moved to California where he got discovered while posing for fashion magazines. Turned down the role of Dusty Donovan on "As the World Turns" (1956) in 2002, saying that he would return to daytime only on "All My Children" (1970). January 2004: announced on ABC's "The View" (1997) that he is now engaged to longtime girlfriend Kristy Pierce. Shares the same middle name as his father Has relocated to Los Angeles On People (USA) magazine's '50 Most Beautiful' list [2004]. Won the IMTA (International Modeling and Talent Association) Male Model of the Year Award, 1997. Earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in biology at Minot State. He enjoys basketball, football, skiing and golf. Has three younger sisters Ashley, Cassidy and Mckenzie. His name is a very common French last name among Francophones meaning "From the Hamlet". When he was a teenager he worked as a lifeguard at a local pool. Enjoys basketball, football, skiing, & golf in his days off. Branched into entrepreneurship, opening a restaurant, 10 North Main, in his hometown with his best friend. Owns a restaurant in his home town of Minot, North Daktoa called "10 North Main". His last name (Duhamel) is pronounced "duh-MEL". Engaged to Stacy Ferguson [December 26, 2007]. Former bath attendant. French American. Married longtime fiancée Stacy Ferguson in a very private ceremony on January 10, 2009. The ceremony was so private that the guests were not even told the location until the actual morning of the wedding.

Josh Duhamel Detailed Biography -

Born in Minot, North Dakota, Duhamel played football at Minot State University where he was studying biology with the intention of going to dental school. However, the aspiring dentist decided to forgo medical school, and moved to Los Angeles where he began modeling and auditioning for commercials, while studying acting full time. After a few months, Duhamel landed his first acting job playing the title character in Oscar Wilde’s “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” Shortly after the shoot, he moved to New York City to join the cast of “All My Children,” playing a role that garnered him three Daytime Emmy nominations, including this year for Outstanding Supporting Actor (he won in 2002). Duhamel’s other television credits include a guest appearance on NBC’s “Ed.” He is currently filming the feature “Win a Date with Tad Hamilton” for DreamWorks, directed by Robert Luketic. Josh Duhamel ('Tad Hamilton' in "Win a Date With Tad Hamilton") makes his major feature film debut starring in the title role of "Win a Date With Tad Hamilton." Well known to both primetime and daytime television audiences, Duhamel is currently starring with James Caan on NBC’s new hit series "Las Vegas." He previously starred for three years as Leo du Pres on ABC’s popular daytime drama "All My Children." Duhamel earned three consecutive Daytime Emmy Award nominations for his work on the show, winning the Emmy in 2002. Duhamel currently resides in Los Angeles.