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Josh Robert Thompson

Josh Robert Thompson (born 1975) is an American voice actor and comedian, the voice of Geoff Peterson on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Fake Arnold on The Howard Stern Show, known for Morgan Freeman and George Lucas impressions on Family Guy.

Josh Rojas

Josh Rojas (Joshua Luke Rojas, born 1994) is an MLB utility infielder-outfielder for the Kansas City Royals; formerly Diamondbacks, Mariners, White Sox; 26th-round 2017 draft pick out of Hawaii.

Josh Rosen

Josh Rosen, UCLA quarterback drafted 10th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in 2018; traded to Miami in 2019 after Kyler Murray; 24 NFL games, 16 starts, 12 TD, 21 INT; later Falcons, Browns.

Josh Ruben

Josh Ruben, born in 1983, is an American actor, writer, and director specializing in horror-comedy. His film career includes Scare Me (2020) and the horror rom-com Heart Eyes (2025).

Josh Rutledge

Josh Rutledge (Joshua Alan Rutledge, born 1989) is a former American MLB infielder who played from 2012 to 2017 for the Colorado Rockies and Boston Red Sox.

Josh Ryan Evans

Josh Ryan Evans (1982-2002), American actor with achondroplasia, 3'2" tall; played Timmy on Passions and the young Grinch in the 2000 Grinch film; died during heart procedure.

Josh Safdie

Josh Safdie (Joshua Safdie, born 1984, New York City) is an American director who co-directed Good Time and Uncut Gems with brother Benny before their split; his solo Marty Supreme (2025) earned four Oscar nominations.

Josh Sargent

Josh Sargent, American soccer forward from O'Fallon, Missouri; St. Louis Scott Gallagher product who played for Werder Bremen, Norwich City (56 goals), and Toronto FC from 2026, and a USMNT striker since 2018.

Josh Saviano

Josh Saviano (Joshua David Saviano, born 1976) is an American attorney and former child actor who played Paul Pfeiffer on The Wonder Years (1988–1993), then became a New York entertainment and IP lawyer.

Josh Sawyer

Joshua Eric "Josh" Sawyer, American RPG designer and studio design director at Obsidian Entertainment; directed Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity 1 and 2, and Pentiment; began at Black Isle Studios in 1999 on Van Buren.

Josh Scherer

Josh Scherer, also known as Mythical Chef Josh, is an American food writer and YouTube host, executive director of culinary content at Mythical Entertainment, host of Mythical Kitchen and Last Meals, and author of The Mythical Cookbook.

Josh Schubkegel

Josh Schubkegel is a trading-technology executive who serves as Co-CEO and Chief Technology Officer of Chicago Trading Company, an options market-making firm, effective January 2026.

Josh Schwartz

Josh Schwartz, also known as Joshua Ian Schwartz, is an American television producer who created the Fox teen drama The O.C. and co-created Gossip Girl and Chuck.

Josh Segarra

Josh Segarra (born 1986, Longwood, Florida) is an American actor of Puerto Rican descent, known for Hector Ruiz in The Electric Company, Adrian Chase/Prometheus on Arrow, Emilio Estefan in Broadway's On Your Feet!, and Pug in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

Josh Server

Josh Server (Joshua Aaron Server), born 1979 in Highland Park, Illinois, is an American actor and comedian, the longest-running original cast member of Nickelodeon's sketch comedy series All That.

Josh Shapiro

Josh Shapiro (born 1973) is the 48th Governor of Pennsylvania, a Democrat in office since January 2023, formerly state Attorney General, Montgomery County commissioner chair, and state representative; 2024 VP finalist.

Josh Silver (author)

Josh Silver (born 1989, Lake District) is an English author, RADA-trained actor turned mental health nurse, writer of the HappyHead YA dystopian series, Traumaland (YA Book Prize 2026 winner), and the 2026 adult debut bestseller Fruit Fly, optioned by A24. Distinct from other people named Josh Silver.

Josh Simmons

Josh Simmons (born 2002) is an NFL offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, drafted 32nd overall in 2025 out of Ohio State after playing at San Diego State; a 2024 knee injury and rookie absences mark his career.

Josh Simons

Josh Simons is a British Labour politician who served as MP for Makerfield and a junior minister. He is known for his work on AI and his book, Algorithms for the People.

Josh Smead

Josh Smead is an architect and small business owner from Liberty, Missouri, and the Democratic nominee for Missouri's 6th Congressional District in 2026, facing Republican Chris Stigall for the seat Sam Graves is vacating.

Josh Smith

Josh Smith (J-Smoove, born 1985) is a retired NBA forward, drafted 17th in 2004 by Atlanta, a 2005 dunk champion and 2010 All-Defensive selection; also the name of a Texas Rangers infielder.

Josh Stein

Josh Stein is an American Democratic politician, North Carolina's 76th governor since January 2025 and its first Jewish governor. A former state attorney general and state senator, he defeated Mark Robinson in the 2024 election, succeeding Roy Cooper.

Josh Stewart

Josh Stewart (Joshua Regnall Stewart, born 1977) is an American actor from Diana, West Virginia, known for Holt McLaren in Dirt, Detective William LaMontagne Jr. on Criminal Minds, Arkin in The Collector films, and Sheriff Handy Wade in Dutton Ranch (2026).

Josh Sweat

Josh Sweat, Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker No. 10, former Philadelphia Eagles edge defender; 2018 fourth-round pick from Florida State, 2021 Pro Bowl, Super Bowl LIX winner, 12.0 sacks in 2025 on a $76.4 million contract.

Josh Taylor (boxer)

Josh Taylor (born 1991), the Tartan Tornado, Scottish southpaw boxer; first UK male undisputed four-belt champion, at light-welterweight in 2021; retired 2025 with a 19-3 record due to a retinal eye injury.

Josh Tenorio

Josh Tenorio, born Joshua Franquez Tenorio, is an American Democrat politician who has served as the 10th elected Lieutenant Governor of Guam since January 2019.

Josh Thomas (comedian)

Josh Thomas is an Australian comedian and writer from Brisbane, creator and star of Please Like Me (2013–16) and Everything's Gonna Be Okay (2020), known for awkward self-deprecating stand-up, an ADHD diagnosis, and a 2020 autism diagnosis.

Josh Thomson

Josh Thomson (born 1978), nicknamed 'The Punk', is a retired American MMA lightweight, former Strikeforce champion, AKA fighter, and later Bellator commentator and Weighing In podcast co-host with John McCarthy.

Josh Trank

Josh Trank, American film director of Chronicle (2012), the 2015 Fantastic Four reboot, and Capone (2020). His Chronicle hit led to a troubled Fox tentpole he disowned; his Star Wars Boba Fett film was scrapped.

Josh Turek

Josh Turek is an American Democratic politician and two-time Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair basketball who is the 2026 Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Iowa.