Joshua
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Joshua David Duhamel was born on November 14, 1972, in Minot, North Dakota. His parents, Bonny L. Duhamel and Larry Duhamel, divorced when he was in the fourth grade. He was raised by his mother, a high-school teacher, with three younger sisters, while his father worked in advertising sales. Duhamel has maintained a strong connection to Minot and North Dakota throughout his career, supporting local institutions, promoting the state, and participating in community initiatives.
Duhamel attended Minot State University, where he played quarterback for the football program and initially planned to attend dental school. He studied biology and later returned to complete his education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 2000; his studies also included a minor in art. The University of North Dakota awarded him an honorary Doctor of Letters degree in 2019 in recognition of his creative career and connection to North Dakota. Minot State later named its Summer Theatre stage the Josh Duhamel Stage in his honor.
Duhamel began his professional life as a model and was named Male Model of the Year at the 1997 International Modeling and Talent Association convention. He moved into acting with his portrayal of Leo du Pres on ABC's All My Children, a role he played from 1999 to 2002 that brought three consecutive Daytime Emmy nominations and a 2002 win for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. In 2003 he joined NBC's Las Vegas as Danny McCoy and remained with the series throughout its five-season run. His film career expanded with Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! in 2004 and the role of Captain William Lennox in Transformers in 2007; he reprised the character in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Transformers: Dark of the Moon, and Transformers: The Last Knight. Subsequent film work included When in Rome, Life as We Know It, New Year's Eve, Safe Haven, Movie 43, You're Not You, Misconduct, Love, Simon, The Lost Husband, Bandit, Shotgun Wedding, and other feature productions. His television work has included Battle Creek, 11.22.63, Jupiter's Legacy, and Ransom Canyon, in which he stars as Staten Kirkland and also serves as an executive producer. Duhamel broadened his work behind the camera with Buddy Games, his 2019 directorial debut, which he co-wrote, produced, and starred in. He later directed and produced Buddy Games: Spring Awakening and became host, creator, and executive producer of the CBS reality competition series Buddy Games. His subsequent screen work has included Not Without Hope, Neglected, London Calling, Off the Grid, and Preschool, which he directed, produced, and stars in.
Won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for All My Children in 2002.
Made his solo directorial debut with Buddy Games, which he also co-wrote, produced, and starred in.
Created and executive produced the CBS reality competition series Buddy Games, inspired by his long-running tradition of games with childhood friends.
Was honored by Minot State University in 2022 when its Summer Theatre stage was named the Josh Duhamel Stage.
Received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of North Dakota in 2019.
(Duhamel made his directorial debut, co-wrote and produced...)
2019Safe Haven
(Duhamel starred as Alex Wheatley in the romantic drama ba...)
2013Transformers
(Duhamel portrayed Captain William Lennox in the science-f...)
2007Love, Simon
(Duhamel portrayed Jack Spier in the coming-of-age romanti...)
2018(Duhamel directed and produced the sequel and returned as ...)
2023Preschool
(Duhamel directed and produced the comedy and stars as Alan.)
2026Life as We Know It
(Duhamel starred as Eric Messer in the romantic comedy.)
2010Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
(Duhamel reprised his role as Captain William Lennox.)
2009Not Without Hope
(Duhamel portrays Captain Timothy Close.)
2025Neglected
(Duhamel portrays Detective Shaw.)
2026London Calling
(Duhamel portrays Tommy Ward.)
2025Off the Grid
(Duhamel appears as Guy.)
2025(Duhamel stars as Staten Kirkland in the Netflix romantic ...)
2025Las Vegas
(Duhamel starred as Danny McCoy in the NBC crime drama thr...)
2003All My Children
(Duhamel portrayed Leo du Pres on the ABC daytime drama fr...)
1999Physical Characteristics: Duhamel is publicly documented as approximately 1.91 meters tall.
Duhamel is the son of Bonny L. Duhamel and Larry Duhamel and has three younger sisters. He was married to singer Fergie from 2009 until their divorce was finalized in 2019; they have a son, Axl Jack Duhamel. He married Audra Mari in Fargo, North Dakota, in September 2022. They have a son, Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel, born January 11, 2024, and a daughter, Rocca de Leon Duhamel, born in May 2026. Duhamel and Mari have described their family relationship as cooperative in raising their children, including his co-parenting relationship with Fergie.
Worked in advertising sales.
Worked as a high-school teacher and was Duhamel's primary caregiver after his parents divorced.
Singer Stacy Ann Ferguson; married Duhamel in 2009, separated in 2017, and finalized their divorce in 2019. They have a son, Axl Jack Duhamel.
Former Miss World America; married Duhamel in Fargo, North Dakota, in September 2022. They have a son and a daughter.
Child of Duhamel and Fergie.
Born January 11, 2024.
Born in May 2026.
