Josh Gad
Actor and voice of Olaf in Frozen
Born
February 23rd, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, producer, and screenwriter has contributed to film and theatre. Gained recognition for voicing Olaf in the animated films Frozen and Frozen II. Also starred in the Broadway production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Appeared in television shows such as The Elected and 1600 Penn. Engaged in various projects, including the role of LeFou in the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast.
Voiced Olaf in Frozen
Starred in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Played LeFou in Beauty and the Beast
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