J.D. Walsh (actor)
J.D. Walsh | |
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Born |
John Douglas Walsh December 24, 1974 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Residence | Van Nuys, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor, writer, producer |
Years active | 1997–present |
Spouse(s) | Deirdre Walsh |
Children | 3 |
John Douglas Walsh (born December 24, 1974) is an American actor, writer, producer, and improv comedy leader. He is best known for his role as Gordon on Two and a Half Men. He wrote, produced and directed the show Battleground whose pilot episode was funded by FOX.[1]
Early life
Walsh was born and raised as an only child in Madison, Wisconsin. His mother worked as a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and he didn't speak to his father.[2]
Walsh briefly attended University of Minnesota before transferring to University of California, Santa Barbara. There he got involved with Theatresports. He'd later transfer to and graduate from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts in theater.[2]
After graduating, Walsh founded Ultimate Improv, an improvisational comedy club located in Westwood, Los Angeles, California.[2] In September 2008, he and his troupe made a video spoof of Les Misérables' "One Day More" called "Les Misbarack", which became a hit on YouTube.[3]
Career
Walsh's roles have included parts in various TV shows and films, as actor, as writer,[4] and co-executive producer,[1] his most notable being "Mackey Nagle" on Smart Guy and as Gordon on Two and a Half Men.[5] Walsh appeared in the 2014 film, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as an online instructor demonstrating how batteries work.
His latest project, Battleground started airing on Internet streaming site Hulu in February 2012.[6]
Personal life
Walsh lives in Van Nuys, California, with his wife, Deirdre and their three children.
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997-1999 | Smart Guy | Mackey Nagle | 19 episodes |
1998-2002 | Dharma & Greg | Donald | 5 episodes |
2003 | The Lyon's Den | Max Vargus | 1 episode |
Bad Boys II | Sales Tech | ||
Tremors | Larry Norvel | 5 episodes | |
2004 | Two and a Half Men | Ted | 1 episode |
2004 | Without a Trace | Paul | 1 episode |
2005 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Nick | 1 episode |
2006-2011 | Two and a Half Men | Gordon | 8 episodes |
2007 | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip | Doctor | 4 episodes |
2008 | CSI | Eddie | 1 episode |
2009 | The League | JD | 1 episode |
2010 | iCarly | Gordon Birch | 1 episode |
2011 | Criminal Minds | Kevin | 1 episode |
The Mentalist | Nate Glass | 1 episode | |
2013 | Bones | Dr. Fred Dumaski | 1 episode |
Franklin & Bash | Alan Slaten | 1 episode | |
2013-2014 | The Crazy Ones | Randall | 2 episodes |
2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Dr. Jallings - Science Investigator | |
Rizzoli & Isles | Larry Rothsburgher | 1 episode | |
2015 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia | Doctor | 1 episode |
References
- 1 2 "Fox Picks Up Comedy Series Battleground". collider.com. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- 1 2 3 "BA #093: JD Walsh". the Box Angeles podcast. August 23, 2015.
- ↑ The Les Misbarack video had been viewed over 1,234,219 times as of March 28, 2011.
- ↑ "New Project At Fox For 'Lone Star' Director". deadline.com. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ↑ "Walsh's Credits TV Guide". tvguide.com. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
- ↑ "Hulu to launch 1st original scripted show, 'Battleground,' humorous take on Wisconsin politics". The Washington Post. Associated Press. 2012-01-15. Retrieved 2012-01-17.