Rowan Joseph has had a long and diverse career in the entertainment industry. He has worked as an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter, and has been involved in numerous projects in film, television, and theater.
As an actor, Joseph has appeared in a variety of roles, including film and television shows such as "Haunted Mansion," "Pain Hustlers," "The Hill," "Grudge Match," "The Campaign," "Princess Diaries 2," and "Raising Helen." He has also had recurring roles on TV shows like "Veep," "Gilmore Girls," and "Treme."
In addition to his acting work, Joseph has also been involved in producing and directing. He produced and directed the film "Dalton Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun," which was distributed by Magnolia Pictures' Truly Indie. The film marked actor Ben McKenzie's first starring role in a feature film and is available on various streaming services.
As a screenwriter, Joseph co-wrote the film "The Pottsville Maroons" with Derek Heeren. The film is based on the true story of Tony Latone, a coal miner who carried his small town's team to the 1925 National Football League Championship only to have it forfeited. The screenplay was optioned and developed as a co-production with Penny Marshall.
Joseph has also been involved in theater, both as a producer and executive. He has worked at various theaters, including the West Bank Cafe's Laurie Beechman Theatre in Manhattan, the Geffen Playhouse, the Blank Theatre Company, and the Falcon Theatre. He has presented the early work of numerous artists, including Holly Hunter, Ben Stiller, Julianne Moore, Ethan Hawke, Lewis Black, and the comedy group The Kids in the Hall. He has also produced the world premieres of several shows, including "Tapestry, the Music of Carole King" and "The Queen of Bingo."
Joseph has worked alongside many notable figures in the entertainment industry, including Oscar winners Anne Hathaway, Rami Malek, Julie Andrews, Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Geraldine Page, and the legendary Katharine Hepburn. He has also worked with other well-known actors and actresses, including Owen Wilson, LaKeith Stanfield, Dennis Quaid, Scott Glenn, Robert DeNiro, Sylvester Stallone, Will Ferrell, Jason Sudeikis, Kate Hudson, Chris Evans, and Chris Pine.
Throughout his career, Joseph has been recognized for his work, including being a finalist in the 2023 ScreenCraft Horror Competition for his screenplay "Hexe."