- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Joshua David Smith is an American actor, known for his relatable charm that anchors the screen. He starred as Liam in A Boyfriend to Die For in 2025, a Lifetime thriller directed by Marla Sokoloff, delivering a nuanced performance as a trustworthy, diligent, and likable character with a quietly investigative edge.
He made his feature lead debut as Calvin in Sierra Hwy, a role that challenged him with a full emotional range and affirmed his ability to carry a story. Directors and collaborators have described him as fearless, highly collaborative, and fully committed to the moment.
Originally aspiring to become a detective and eventually join the FBI, Joshua realized that acting offered the same thrill of discovery, complexity, and character exploration-only multiplied. He fell in love with the idea that acting is the one profession where you can live any life, and he is pursued the craft ever since with intensity and discipline. He is often cast in slice-of-life dramas and psychological thrillers. His skills include British RP accent, basketball, pickleball, soccer, improv, welding and Korean.
Based in Los Angeles, he continues to build a dynamic resume in television, film, and commercial work. He is currently studying Korean with the hopes of acting in K-Dramas and movies one day. He also volunteers at Wild at Heart Horse Ranch, maintaining a grounded personal life alongside his creative career.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous
- SpouseAdrianna Smith(2017 - present)
- Gender / Gender identityMale
- Sexual orientationStraight
- Race / EthnicityBlack / African American, White
- Along with a strong RP British accent, Joshua has athletic training in basketball and weightlifting-skills that support both dramatic and physical roles.
- Outside of acting, Joshua enjoys volunteering at Wild at Heart Horse Ranch in Lancaster, where he helps care for the animals and connect with the community.
- His role as Calvin in Sierra Hwy marked his first leading performance in a feature film. The emotionally demanding character pushed him to expand his range and solidify his voice as a dramatic actor.
- Joshua's very first acting experience was playing a disciple of Jesus in a church production.
- While filming a scene that involved lying in a jail cell, Joshua had to remain calm and in character while a real spider, handled by an insect wrangler, crawled across his body. The scene helped him develop deeper focus and confidence under pressure.
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