Josh Duhamel (born Joshua David Duhamel) is a prominent American actor and former fashion model, celebrated for his roles in television dramas and blockbuster films.
He rose to fame with All My Children and gained international recognition through the Transformers franchise, Las Vegas, and numerous romantic comedies and action movies. His charismatic presence and versatility have made him a Hollywood staple for decades.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Joshua David Duhamel
- Stage Name: Josh Duhamel
- Born: November 14, 1972
- Age: 53 years old
- Birthplace: Minot, North Dakota, United States
- Nationality: American
- Ethnicity: White
- Occupation: Actor, Former Model
- Height: 193 cm
- Religion: Christianity (Catholic)
- Parents: Larry Duhamel and Bonnie L. Kemper
- Siblings: Ashlee Duhamel, Kassidy Duhamel, McKenzie Duhamel
- Spouse: Audra Mari
- Children: Axl Jack Duhamel, Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $12 million USD
Early Life and Education
Josh Duhamel was born on November 14, 1972, in Minot, North Dakota, United States. He was raised by parents Larry Duhamel, an advertising salesman, and Bonnie L. Kemper, a retired teacher and businesswoman. His ethnicity is White with French-Canadian, Irish, English, German, and Norwegian ancestry.
His parents divorced when he was young. He has three younger sisters named Ashlee Duhamel,Kassidy Duhamel, and McKenzie Duhamel. His religion is Christianity (Catholic). He grew up primarily with his mother and stepfather after the divorce.
He attended Minot High School and played football. He studied biology at Minot State University, served as a backup quarterback on the university football team, and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree.
Career
Josh Duhamel started as a fashion model after moving to California and was discovered by a modeling agency.
He transitioned to acting with his breakthrough role as Leo du Pres on the soap opera All My Children, winning a Daytime Emmy Award. He starred as Danny McCoy in the NBC series Las Vegas from 2003 to 2008.
Josh gained massive popularity portraying Captain William Lennox in the Transformers film series. His film credits include Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, The Romantics, Safe Haven, Love, Simon, and Bandit.
He has balanced television, film, and voice work while occasionally producing. His performances span action, drama, comedy, and thriller genres.
Awards and Nominations
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (All My Children) – Won
- Multiple People’s Choice Awards nominations
- Teen Choice Awards nominations for film and television roles
Social Media
- Instagram: @joshduhamel
Personal Life
Josh Duhamel, 53, has been married to model Audra Mari since September 2022. They have one son together, Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel, born in January 2024, and are expecting a second child, a daughter.
He was previously married to singer Fergie from 2009 to 2019; they share one son, Axl Jack Duhamel, born in 2013.
Josh has no other publicly detailed past relationships beyond these. He maintains close family ties and prefers raising his children outside the intense Hollywood spotlight. His height is 193 cm.
Net Worth
Josh Duhamel’s net worth is estimated at $12 million USD. He generates income primarily from acting roles in films and television series, past modeling work, and endorsements. Revenue also comes from production ventures and residuals from major franchises like Transformers.
Filmography
- Transformers
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon
- Las Vegas
- All My Children
- Love, Simon
- Bandit
- London Calling
- Ransom Canyon