In childhood, he was going to become a dentist. However, then a victory was won in the competition of models, and the guy's biography took a different path. A tall man named Josh Duhamel began to participate not only in photo shoots, but also in films. Popularity has brought such films as "Safe Harbor" and "Transformers".
On November 14, 1972 in North Dakota, namely in the town of Minot, the future actor and professional model Josh Duhamel was born. It happened in the family of an advertising agent and a teacher. Later, my mother stopped teaching children, becoming a masseuse. In addition to Josh, three more girls were raised in the family. They are all younger than their brother. Parents eventually divorced. Mom began to raise children.
After graduating from high school, he went to graduate at a state university. The choice fell not at all on the acting department. Josh learned the basics of natural science, studying biology and chemistry. Moreover, he achieved great success in these disciplines. In my last year, I had the idea of becoming a dentist. But he never became a dentist.
Josh Duhamel could not complete the training. The reason for this was money problems. Later (in 2005), he nevertheless completed his studies, receiving a scientific degree. Interrupting his studies, Josh went to Los Angeles, where he entered a modeling competition and successfully took first place. As the actor himself later admitted, all this happened quite by accident.
He began his creative career with photo shoots. Various advertising agencies and fashion publications signed a contract with him. The future actor starred in music videos. You can see the man in the videos of the popular singer Christina Aguilera.
The first steps
It was not only accidental getting into the modeling business. He did not plan to become an actor either. His photographs were spotted by an assistant director, after which Josh received an invitation to view. After a while, the actor made his debut in the movie All My Children.
After the multi-part project, there was work in the film "Las Vegas". Moreover, Josh appeared before the audience in the form of a leading character. In 2004, together with actress Kate Bosworth, Josh Duhamel worked on the set of the comedy project "Date with a Star". And again he gets the lead role. Then there was a cameo role in the film "The Picture of Dorian Gray" and a leading role in the thriller "Touristas".
Popular works
Josh Duhamel's first success came with his participation in the filming of the movie "Transformers". Appeared before viewers in the form of William Lennox. Then he starred in numerous sequels of the film about robots. No less successful was the role of the reporter Nick in the movie “Once Upon a Time in Rome”. Then he, together with Katie Holmes, worked on the creation of the movie "Romance".
The popularity of the talented actor increased after the release of the film "Life as It Is". Josh Duhamel got the lead role with actress Katherine Heigl. In the center of the plot is a young couple who are raising a child of their deceased friends. Then there was a joint work with Bruce Willis in the movie "Wedge by wedge". Among the successful projects such projects as “Tikhaya Gavan” and “Old New Year” should be highlighted.
At the present stage, the career of the famous actor is only gaining momentum. Josh Duhamel constantly starred in various projects, appearing in front of fans in different roles. However, most often courageous heroes get. For example, the police or the military. He plans to work in such films as "Body Games" and "What did he get." Moreover, in the first tape, he not only starred in the leading role. He is also a film director and producer.
Interesting Facts
- Josh Duhamel has an irresistible smile, thanks to which he became one of the sexiest men.
- The popular actor has his own restaurant where you can taste dishes made exclusively from game.
- In the work of Josh, there was a place for photo shoots in which he posed completely naked.
- At the show in Indianapolis 500 worked as a driver of a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Pace Car.
Outside the set
The personal life of the talented actor James Duhamel was quite eventful in his youth. He tried to build relationships with model Christie Pierce, then there were short romances with colleagues on the set. I met my wife in 2004. She was the singer Stacy Ann Ferguson.
Josh and Fergie met during the filming of an episode for the Las Vegas movie. The popular group "Black Eyed Peas", which included a girl, came to the set. According to Josh, he was fascinated by her to such an extent that he was afraid to say a word in the presence of the singer. As a result, she spoke to him first, and in response she heard that she was "a very hot thing."
The engagement was announced in 2007, but the wedding took place only in 2009. The wedding ceremony was closed, without journalists and photographers. In 2013, a joyful event took place in the life of the singer and actor - a child was born. The son was named Eccles Jack. Although the couple looked happy and strong, the divorce proceedings took place in 2017. As it turned out later, they were very different. Josh wanted another child, and the girl paid all attention only to her career.
Josh Duhamel is not only in films and TV shows. He also loves sports. During his student years he played American football. At the present stage, he spends his free time playing basketball. Has been seen on the golf course more than once.
