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Josh Charles

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Josh Charles

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Born September 15, 1971Age 55

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Josh Charles is an American actor whose sketch comedy appearances include Inside Amy Schumer. He played Coach Thompson in Football Town Nights, the series’ satire of football culture, and also appeared as himself in Last Fuckable Day.

Charles became known for playing Knox Overstreet in Dead Poets Society and sports anchor Dan Rydell in Sports Night. He later portrayed lawyer Will Gardner on The Good Wife, earning Emmy nominations for the role. His career also includes stage work and film appearances such as Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.

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