Josha Stradowski
| Josha Stradowski | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1995 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| 💼 Occupation | Actor |
| 📆 Years active | 2006–present |
Josha Stradowski (born January 1, 1995) is a Dutch actor most notable for his role as Rand al'Thor in the Amazon Prime Video Series The Wheel of Time and Nicholas Capa in Gran Turismo.
Career
Stradowski was born on January 1, 1995 and is of Dutch and Polish descent. He began acting in 2006 in local theater productions of Kuifje: De Zonnetempel, Ciske de Rat, and The Sound of Music. He made his screen debut as the lead in a youth series titled Naranjina en de Kadekapers. Beginning in 2011 he began a recurring role in the Dutch youth series SpangaS, then in 2013 he appeared in the television series Dokter Tinus, and the film Verborgen Verhalen.[1] He also appeared in the series Gender and Bromance with the Oostpool Theater Group, and in Oedipus at the International Theater Amsterdam.
In 2018, he graduated from the AHK Theatre School in Amsterdam with a bachelor's degree in acting. That same year he starred in the Dutch-language film Just Friends as Joris. The film won the 2018 People's Choice Award at the Perth International Queer Film Festival and the 2018 Audience Choice Award at the OUT at the Movies International LGBT film fest.[2]
In August 2019, Stradowski was cast as Rand al'Thor in the Amazon Prime Video Series The Wheel of Time based on the highly-acclaimed fantasy book series of the same name by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson.[3] [4]The show has received critical acclaim, with a critics score of 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.[5] Owen Danoff of Screen Rant wrote that Stradowski was able to "blend smart acting choices with a firsthand knowledge of Robert Jordan’s source material to give the character the layers and depth he requires."[6] Filming for season 3 began in April 2023.[7]
In 2020 Stradowski appeared as one of three main characters in the Dutch-language series High Flyers, which was billed as the "Dutch Top Gun".[8] The following year he was signed to the talent management agency Range Media Partners.[9]
In 2023, Stradowski appeared in Gran Turismo, a film based off the Playstation game of the same name, as antagonist Nicholas Capa.[10] S.K. Sapiano of Collider wrote that "Capa is an effective villain, brought to life by Stradowski's intensity and steely gaze."[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Caged | Niels | Short |
| 2017 | I Can Fly | Sven | Short |
| 2018 | Men from Mars | Lastige johngen 2 | |
| 2019 | Alpha | Chiel | Short |
| 2019 | Instinct | Man | |
| 2023 | Gran Turismo | Nicholas Capa |
TV
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Naranjina en de kadekapers | Freddie | |
| 2011-2012 | SpangaS | Pascal Roozen | 27 episodes |
| 2012 | Hidden Stories | Wil | 1 episode |
| 2018 | Just Friends | Joris | TV Movie |
| 2020 | High Flyers | Rutger de Man | Main cast (8 episodes) |
| 2021-2023 | The Wheel of Time | Rand al'Thor | Main cast |
References
- ↑ Nath, Debangshu. "Who is Josha Stradowski?". Sportskeeda. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ↑ "Frameline: Just Friends - Gewoon Vrienden". Archived from the original on 2018-10-09. Retrieved 2023-12-23. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Pedersen, Erik. "'The Wheel Of Time': Amazon Adds Five To Cast Of Series Based On Fantasy Books". Deadline. Retrieved December 23, 2023.
- ↑ Calver, Charlie. "Meet the cast of 'The Wheel of Time', your next fantasy obsession". Vogue Australia. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ↑ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_wheel_of_time
- ↑ Danoff, Owen. "The Wheel of Time Season 2 Interview: Josha Stradowski On Rand's Increased Power & Future Love Life". Screen Rant. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ↑ Opie, David. "Wheel of Time season 3 potential release date, cast, plot and everything you need to know". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ↑ Leone, Dario. "Watch the cool trailer of High Flyers, the Dutch Top Gun". The Aviation Geek Club. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin. "Josha Stradowski Signs with Range Media Partners". Deadline. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ↑ Sledge, Philip. "Gran Turismo Cast: Where You've Seen The Actors Before". Cinema Blend. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
- ↑ Sapiano, S.K. "The 10 Best 'Gran Turismo' Characters, Ranked by Likability". Collider. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
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