Acting
Josh Odsess-Rubin
Josh Odsess-Rubin is a multifaceted talent known for his work as an actor, writer, director, and improviser. He has graced the stages of prestigious theaters nationwide, including the Tony Award-winning South Coast Repertory, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, and Yale Repertory Theatre. On television, he has showcased his versatility in various roles across platforms such as HBO Max, Apple TV+, Lifetime, Science Channel, and Netflix, most notably portraying Oliver in the final season of NBC's acclaimed series "This is Us."
After earning a comprehensive education in theatre, film, politics, English, and history at Yale University, Josh relocated to New York City. There, he expanded his craft by performing at venues such as Playwrights Horizons, Ars Nova, HERE, Culture Project, Dixon Place, and the New York Fringe Festival, often contributing to the development of new works.
He further honed his skills by graduating from the Upright Citizens Brigade and obtaining a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from the highly regarded graduate program at UC Irvine.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, Josh balances his time between theater and television. His recent credits include performances at A Noise Within, Marin Theatre Company, and Portland Stage, alongside appearances in hit shows like "Hacks" with Jean Smart and "Physical" with Rose Byrne. His accolades include Best Actor nominations from the FirstGlance Film Festival and Theatre Tampa Bay Awards, and he was honored with the Outstanding Performance by a Featured Actor award from StageSceneLA. Josh has also contributed to the arts community as an Ovations award voter and a member of the leadership committee for LA's Theatre of NOTE.
