Josh Duhamel: filmography and personal life of the actor

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Today, Josh Duhamel is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. A whole army of fans follows his career and personal life. And his good looks, natural charm and charming smile secured him a place in the ranking of the sexiest men in the world. But how did the famous actor's career begin?

Childhood of the famous actor

Josh Duhamel was born on November 14, 1972. The boy's childhood passed in the city of Minota, in North Carolina. Bonnie Camper's mother worked as a physical education teacher and later as a massage therapist. Larry's father was a successful advertiser. By the way, Josh has three younger sisters - Ashley, Mackenzie and Kasidy.

Parents divorced when Josh was still a child. The guy never lost touch with his father, but still stayed with his mother and sisters.

Then 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 joined the university football team, where he played as a quarterback. However, educationhe still didn't have time to finish.

How did Josh's Hollywood career start?

While still in college, the young guy began to be invited by various modeling agencies. His attractive appearance and athletic build made him an excellent candidate for the role of a model - that's 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 music videos several times. For example, he worked with Christina Aguilera and Dona Summer. It was here that recruiters noticed him - Josh was offered to act in television.

First movie auditions

In 1999, Josh Duhamel first appeared on American screens. His debut was the series "All My Children", where he played Leo du Pre. 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, starring Josh Duhamel. His filmography was replenished with the role of Richard Reid in the sitcom "Ed".

Las Vegas series and worldwide recognition

In 2003, the actor accepted an offer to play one of the main roles in the new crime-detective series Las Vegas. Here he got the image of the 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 an eccentric, cheerful, witty and loving young man performed by Duhamel fell in love with viewers around the world. The series lasted five seasons - the show ended in 2008.

Josh Duhamel Filmography

Of course, even while 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 "Date with a Star", where he perfectly coped with the image of the famous bachelor actor.

The actor also starred in the TV series Jordan Investigation. And in 2004, he got the main role in the film "The Picture of Dorian Gray", which was filmed based on the plot of the book of the same name. Vicious Dorian Gray performed by Duhamel turned out to be realistic.

In 2006, Josh got the role of Alex in John Stockwell's film Turistas. The story of tourists who, instead of exploring the sights of Brazil, had to run away from gangs of people selling human organs, cemented Duhamel's success.

"Transformers" and undeniable success

The young actor got a role in one of the most popular films

modernity. After all, Transformers, which premiered in 2007, broke all box office records on the same day. Here, actor Josh Duhamel played Captain William Lennox. While many critics have pointed out thatthe main emphasis in the film is on the fight scenes and special effects, and not on the development of characters and relationships of the main characters, the film, and with it all the actors, has become the most popular creation of the film industry over the past few years.

In 2009, a continuation of the picture called "Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen" was released. Duhamel was also filmed here, however, his hero had already managed to rise to the rank of major. And in 2011, the third part of "Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon" was released, in 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

Of course, 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 photos).

Josh Duhamel in 2010 managed to work on the creation of four films at once. In the film "Romance" he got the role of Tom McDevon. He also played Nick Beamon, a reporter hopelessly in love with the lead character in Once Upon a Time in Rome. This picture received a lot of positive feedback.

In the same 2010, a family comedy called Ramona and Beezus was released. Here he played Hobart, the former fiancé of the aunt of the main characters. Another popular film featuring the famous actor is Life As It Is. Here Josh brilliantly played Eric Messer, who is forced to raise his beloved goddaughtertogether with a woman who immediately took a liking to him.

Along with many stars, Duhamel starred in the romantic comedy "Old New Year" - a film that demonstrates the intersection of the destinies of strangers. Here he got the role of Sam.

And in 2012, the actor tried himself in a different genre. In the drama film "Wedge by Wedge" by Jeremy Coleman. By the way, Rosario Dawson and Bruce Willis became his shooting partners.

In 2013, three films with the participation of the famous actor were released at once. In particular, he played Mitchell in the film Scenic Route. Along with many famous Hollywood artists, he starred in a well-known comedy called 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 the picture took almost ten years. This film received a lot of not flattering reviews and even three Golden Raspberry awards. However, many viewers were delighted with him.

In the same 2013, Josh got the lead role in the famous drama Safe Haven, 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 had run away from her husband. In 2014, he played Alex in the movie Threads. And now the actor is actively involved in filming.

Actor's personal life

Good looks and love for sports training ensured the actor's success with the female. In various publications, notes about his potential girls periodically appeared. In 2004, onon his own TV show, Josh met the lead singer of the popular Black Eyed Peas group, Stasty Ferguson, who is better known among fans as Fergie. Since then, a stormy romance began, followed by millions of people with admiration.

In 2007, the star couple announced their engagement. And in 2009, Josh Duhamel and Fergie got married in Mabilo. By the way, the ceremony was closed, the press was not invited to it. And at the end of August 2013, the happy couple had their first child, Axl Jack Duhamel.