Josh Margulies was born under a full moon in Nepal and raised in Hawai'i, where he developed a passion for acting from a young age. He often put on plays with his brother in front of a huge glass window at family gatherings, a precursor to his future career.
Margulies is an award-winning comedic and romantic actor, known for his quirky breakthrough role as the lead in the TV pilot "Surreal Estates," where he plays a scientist and ghost-hunter. The pilot was featured at Cannes in 2019 and won runner-up for Best Ensemble in 2021.
In addition to his comedic roles, Margulies has also demonstrated his dramatic range, winning a best supporting actor award for his portrayal of a concerned father in the dramatic indie feature film "Sand Angels" in 2018.
Margulies has also had success in television, playing alongside Dylan McDermott in the comedy series "LA to Vegas" and appearing in the film "The Artist," which won Best Picture in 2012.
In his personal life, Margulies is married to a talented director and has two young daughters. He is also an avid traveler and world surfer, and has traveled to 17 countries in seven months.
Margulies is of Welsh, Russian, Polish, and French descent, and was born in Nepal under a full moon, held by Mother Theresa and raised in Hawai'i. His father, a doctor of medicine, met his mother, who was doing missionary work in Nepal, while on an adventure in the Himalayas.
Margulies' acting film debut came in college, when he was asked to star in a remake of the Maltese Falcon. He has since appeared in numerous college films, playing a variety of roles, including physician, bartender, coach, CEO, and stockbroker.
In addition to his acting career, Margulies is also an award-winning producer, working alongside his partner, the talented French director Stella Tinucci. He has written a feature-length script and a book about his family history, which tells the story of his grandfather's life during World War II.
Margulies continues to establish himself as an international influence in the film and television industry, known for his bold and friendly acting technique and his ability to bring value and provocation to his roles.
