Joshua Malina
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Biography
Born in New York City, Joshua Malina found theater at an early age and attended the prestigious drama school at Yale University. Upon graduation he made his way to Broadway and landed a lead role in a play from newcomer Aaron Sorkin called "A Few Good Men." Malina's first screen role was a small part in the filmed version of "A Few Good Men" (1992) starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson. Malina continued to work in film and television, with supporting roles in "In the Line of Fire" (1993) and "Malice" (1993) among others. In 1995, Malina appeared in "The American President" (1995), also scripted by Sorkin, this time starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening. The collaborations with Sorkin would continue throughout his career, including many of Malina's most significant parts. Although he still performed parts on "From the Earth to the Moon" (HBO, 1998) and "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO, 1992-98) Malina's first series regular role didn't come until "Sports Night" (ABC, 1998-2000). Created by Sorkin, the show followed the behind the scenes world of a sports news show. Malina also came aboard Sorkin's "The West Wing" (NBC, 1999-2006) as a series regular beginning during the show's fourth season. Once the West Wing concluded, Malina continued to be in high demand. He was a series regular on "Big Shots" (ABC, 2007-08), and had a recurring role on "In Plain Sight"(USA, 2008-2012) while continuing to play a number of supporting roles in both film and TV. In 2012, Malina debuted as a series regular on the hit show "Scandal" (ABC, 2012-), playing a US Attorney.
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1989
Served as a production assistant on "Fletch Lives"
1989
Broadway debut in "A Few Good Men", by Aaron Sorkin
1993
Had bit part in "Malice", also penned by Aaron Sorkin
1993
First played recurring role of a creative consultant in the HBO sitcom "The Larry Sanders Show"
1993
Made his first on screen appearance in "A Few Good Men."
1995
Played small role in "The American President", helmed by Reiner and written by Sorkin
1997
Cast as the receptionist in the independent feature "Clockwatchers"
1998
Appeared as a harried campaign worker in "Bulworth"
1998
Reprised recurring role in "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO)
1998
Appeared as a series regular on Sorkin-created dramedy "Sports Night."
1999
Co-starred with Luke Wilson in the comedy "Kill the Man", screened at the Sundance Film Festival
2002
Joined the cast of the Sorkin-produced "The West Wing" as campaign manager-turned-speechwriter Will Bailey
2002
Returned to series TV as co-star of the Hank Azaria vehicle "Imagine That" (NBC), show canceled after two airings
2003
Played a male flight attendant in "View from the Top" opposite Gwyneth Paltrow
2006
Had a recurring role on the CBS drama "Numbers," as a federal prosecutor
2007
Played Karl Mixworthy on the short-lived drama "Big Shots"
2009
Cast as Peter Alpert on "In Plain Sight"
2011
Had the recurring role of President Siebert on "The Big Bang Theory"
2012
Starred as David Rosen on "Scandal"
2017
Cast as Deep Throat on "Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later"
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