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Joshua Malina is a Actor American born on 17 january 1966 at New York City (USA)

Joshua Malina

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Birth name Joshua Charles Malina
Nationality USA
Birth 17 january 1966 (58 years) at New York City (USA)

Joshua Charles Malina (born January 17, 1966) is an American film and stage actor. He has played Will Bailey on the NBC drama The West Wing, Jeremy Goodwin on Sports Night, and David Rosen on Scandal.

Biography

Malina was born in New York City. His parents, Fran and Robert Malina, were founding members of Young Israel of Scarsdale in New Rochelle where he grew up. His father was an attorney, investment banker and Broadway producer. The actor has commented that while the name "Malina" does not sound Jewish to most people and often leads them to assume he is Latino, the name is Polish in origin, from the "Polish [word] for 'raspberry.'"

Malina graduated from Westchester Day School from 8th grade and the Horace Mann School and Yale University with a B.A. in Theater. He made his acting debut in the Broadway production of Aaron Sorkin's A Few Good Men and later in the play's run moved into a major role. Malina had contacted Sorkin initially at the suggestion of his parents when he first went to New York City, as they knew Sorkin was a high-school classmate and friend of Malina's cousins. The cousins, in turn, had spoken highly of Malina to Sorkin, who suggested he audition for the play. Malina has joked in interviews that Sorkin's casting him in subsequent productions may owe to the fact that he once performed the Heimlich maneuver on Sorkin, saving his life, when the writer began to choke while eating a hamburger at a bowling match with the cast of the play. He has since appeared in many Sorkin film and TV projects.

Malina is married to Melissa Merwin, a costume designer whom he met in 1992 through his friendship with her sister, Jenny, and ex-brother-in-law, actor Timothy Busfield; Jenny Busfield predicted the marriage two years before the couple ever met. Melissa converted to Judaism under Conservative auspices. The Malinas married in 1996 and have two children, Isabel and Avi.

Usually with

Warren Beatty
Warren Beatty
(2 films)
Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin
(4 films)
Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner
(2 films)
Source : Wikidata

Filmography of Joshua Malina (17 films)

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Actor

Rules Don’t Apply, 2h7
Directed by Warren Beatty
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Themes Children's films
Actors Alden Ehrenreich, Warren Beatty, Lily Collins, Taissa Farmiga, Matthew Broderick, Annette Bening
Roles Herb (uncredited)
Rating57% 2.8512952.8512952.8512952.8512952.851295
The film takes place in the year 1958, and tells the story of an affair billionaire industrialist Howard Hughes (Warren Beatty) had in the later years of his life with a young actress (Lily Collins).
The Young Kieslowski, 1h36
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Actors Ryan Malgarini, Haley Lu Richardson, Joshua Malina, Melora Walters, James LeGros, Osric Chau
Roles Robert Kieslowski
Rating65% 3.255383.255383.255383.255383.25538
The Young Kieslowski is a relationship comedy about Brian Kieslowski and Leslie Mallard, both undergraduates at Caltech, and both socially awkward virgins. At a party, they meet and hook-up. Afterwards, Leslie discovers that she is pregnant with twins, and decides she wants to keep them. Brian, in his first relationship and out of his depth, does what he believes is the right thing. He pretends to support her in her decision, while secretly hoping that she will change her mind. The two of them then embark on a California road trip to break the big news to both of their uniquely dysfunctional families.
Knights of Badassdom, 1h25
Directed by Joe Lynch, Joe Lynch
Origin USA
Genres Fantastic, Comedy, Horror comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Horror
Themes Comedy horror films
Actors Peter Dinklage, Summer Glau, Ryan Kwanten, Danny Pudi, Steve Zahn, Margarita Levieva
Roles Travis
Rating56% 2.800292.800292.800292.800292.80029
Pour se remettre d'une déception amoureuse, Joe est entrainé par ses amis Eric et Hung dans un jeu de rôle grandeur nature. Malheureusement, les joueurs vont devoir devenir les héros qu'ils jouent lorsque l'un d'entre eux invoque un démon par accident...
The First Time, 1h38
Directed by Jon Kasdan
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Films about sexuality, Films about virginity
Actors Britt Robertson, Dylan O'Brien, Craig Roberts, Joshua Malina, James Frecheville, Christine Taylor
Roles Aubrey's Dad
Rating68% 3.402713.402713.402713.402713.40271
Dave is in a back alley at a house party, rehearsing a confession of love for a girl named Jane when he's surprised by Aubrey. They talk, and when he practices the speech to get her opinion, she is not impressed. She refuses to dance with him, explaining that public displays of affection (PDA) are distasteful. She eventually starts to dance when the police raid of the noisy party. She invites him into her house, noting that she has a boyfriend, and takes him to her bedroom. They share some wine and a meaningful conversation. Aubrey asks him if he's ever had sex, and Dave admits he hasn't, but she refuses to answer the same question. They talk while laying side by side on the floor and both fall asleep. When Aubrey mother knocks on the door, Dave escapes through the window but spills wine on the rug.
View from the Top, 1h27
Directed by Bruno Barreto
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Transport films, Aviation films, Dans un avion
Actors Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Ruffalo, Candice Bergen, Kelly Preston, Christina Applegate, Rob Lowe
Roles Randy Jones
Rating53% 2.652062.652062.652062.652062.65206
Donna Jensen is a girl from a small town in Nevada who wishes to see the world in order to get away from her unhappy life of living in a trailer with her alcoholic mother, a former Las Vegas showgirl, and her abusive, alcoholic stepfather, where she feels miserable and lonely. After graduating from high school, Donna tries to make ends meet by working as a clerk in a Big Lots.
See Jane Date, 1h30
Directed by Robert Berlinger
Origin Canada
Genres Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance
Actors Charisma Carpenter, Holly Marie Combs, Eddie McClintock, Rachelle Lefèvre, Antonio Sabàto, Jr., Linda Dano
Roles Kevin Adams
Rating57% 2.850762.850762.850762.850762.85076
Single, ambitious, magazine assistant editor Jane Grant has just received an invitation to her younger cousin's wedding, and it's engraved with two words: "plus guest." Come wedding day, Jane had better deliver. After all, she's already told everyone, including her meddlesome and obnoxious Aunt Ina and now-famous high school nemesis Natasha Nutley, that she's in a serious relationship. Now, Jane has two months to find a guy to fit the lie, complete the guest list, and save face. If the series of miserable set-ups orchestrated by her well-meaning best friends Eloise and Amanda are any indication, Jane's in for big trouble. From first date to blind date, from double date to last date, the match game is on-and with millions of men to pick from, Jane is sure to find Mr.
How to Marry a Billionaire: A Christmas Tale, 1h29
Directed by Rod Daniel
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors John Stamos, Joshua Malina, Shemar Moore, Gabrielle Anwar, Carole Davis, Michael Bowen
Roles Mark Sickler
Rating46% 2.3180552.3180552.3180552.3180552.318055
Trois hommes fauchés tentent de devenir riches en trouvant des femmes riches.
Bulworth
Bulworth (1998)
, 1h48
Directed by Warren Beatty
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Romance
Themes Films about suicide, Political films, Children's films
Actors Halle Berry, Warren Beatty, Oliver Platt, Don Cheadle, Sean Astin, Paul Sorvino
Roles Bill Feldman
Rating67% 3.3977353.3977353.3977353.3977353.397735
A down-on-his-luck Democratic Senator, Jay Bulworth is losing his bid for re-election to a fiery young populist. Bulworth's socialist views, formed in the 1960s and 1970s, have lost favor with voters, so he has conceded to more conservative politics and to accepting donations from big corporations. In addition, though he and his wife have been having affairs with each other's knowledge for years, they must still present a happy façade in the interest of maintaining a good public image.
Clockwatchers, 1h36
Directed by Jill Sprecher
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama
Actors Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, Alanna Ubach, Stanley DeSantis, Jamie Kennedy
Roles Global Credit Receptionist
Rating65% 3.2976953.2976953.2976953.2976953.297695
Iris (Collette) is a subservient young professional who doesn't want to rock the boat at the office where she temps. Margaret (Posey) is the polar opposite, and serves as a catalyst to help Iris become more assertive. Paula (Kudrow) eagerly awaits post-work happy hours and the chance to form relationships with the company's executives. Jane (Ubach) is engaged to marry a jerk who is already cheating on her. Margaret hopes to become a permanent employee as an assistant to Mr. Lasky (Bob Balaban) but her dreams are thwarted when he suddenly dies.
Infinity
Infinity (1996)
, 1h59
Directed by Matthew Broderick
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Biography, Romance
Actors Matthew Broderick, Patricia Arquette, Peter Riegert, James LeGros, Joyce Van Patten, Josh Keaton
Roles Calculator Kid #3
Rating61% 3.0501653.0501653.0501653.0501653.050165
The film follows the book What Do You Care What Other People Think? fairly closely in terms of the stories told.
The American President, 1h54
Directed by Rob Reiner
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romantic comedy, Romance
Themes Politique, Political films
Actors Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Richard Dreyfuss, Anna Deaver Smith
Roles David
Rating67% 3.398533.398533.398533.398533.39853
Popular Democratic President Andrew Shepherd (Michael Douglas) is preparing to run for re-election. The President and his staff, led by Chief of Staff and best friend A.J. MacInerney (Martin Sheen), attempt to consolidate the administration's 63% approval rating by passing a moderate crime control bill. However, support for the bill in both parties is tepid: conservatives do not want it, and liberals think it is too weak. If it passes, however, Shepherd's re-election is presumed by his staff to be a shoo-in, and Shepherd resolves to announce the bill, and the Congressional support to pass it, by the State of the Union.
Separate Lives, 1h42
Directed by David Madden
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Romance
Actors James Belushi, Linda Hamilton, Vera Miles, Elisabeth Moss, Joshua Malina, Mark Lindsay Chapman
Roles Randall
Rating49% 2.4564552.4564552.4564552.4564552.456455
Tom Beckwith est un ancien policier père d'une petite fille Ronny, qui a démissionné après l'assassinat de Tina sa femme. Alors qu'il cherche une réorientation, il décide de suivre les cours de Lauren Porter, une psychiatre. Lorsque le film commence, une amie de celle-ci a été assassinée. Lauren demande à Tom de le prendre en filature car elle souffre de crises d'amnésie récurrentes depuis que sa mère a tué son beau-père. Le premier soir, Tom se rend en boîte de nuit afin de mieux la surveiller mais il comprend très rapidement que Lauren a un alter-égo, Léna. Après que les propriétaires du club l'aient frappé, il envisage dans un premier temps de renoncer à son enquête mais ses sentiments envers Lauren le font changer d'avis. Il retrouve le propriétaire et lui fait subir un interrogatoire musclé. Beaucoup plus tard, Tom est assez confronté entre les deux vies de Lauren et comprend que la seule solution pour qu'elle guérisse serait de la ramener sur les lieux du terrible accident. Lauren et Tom découvrent que le père de Lauren est le véritable assassin, et Tom parvient à le mettre hors d'état de nuire. Tom finit par réintégrer la police.
Menendez: A Killing in Beverly Hills, 1h35
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Actors Edward James Olmos, Beverly D'Angelo, Damian Chapa, Travis Fine, Debrah Farentino, Julio Oscar Mechoso
Roles Gerald Bronstein
Rating61% 3.0962753.0962753.0962753.0962753.096275
L'histoire vraie de Lyle et Erik Menendez, accusés d'avoir assassiné leurs parents pour hériter de leur fortune estimée à plusieurs millions de dollars.
In the Line of Fire, 2h8
Directed by Wolfgang Petersen
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime
Themes Assassinat, Films about families, Political films
Actors Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, Rene Russo, Dylan McDermott, John Mahoney, Gary Cole
Roles Agent Chavez
Rating71% 3.598453.598453.598453.598453.59845
United States Secret Service Agents Frank Horrigan and Al D'Andrea meet with members of a counterfeiting group at a marina. The group's leader, Mendoza, tells Horrigan that he has identified D'Andrea as an undercover agent, and forces him to prove his loyalty by putting a gun to D'Andrea's head and pulling the trigger. Horrigan shoots Mendoza's men, identifies himself as an agent, and arrests the counterfeiter.