Josh Pais is currently starring in the Netflix limited series "A Man in Full," written by the acclaimed creator behind "Big Little Lies," where he portrays the high-powered businessman 'Herb Richman' opposite Jeff Daniels.
Josh's most recent projects include the Hulu miniseries "The Dropout" with Amanda Seyfried, and he is playing music producer 'Lowell Gelfand,' in the latest season of Starz' "Power Book III: Raising Kanan."
Throughout his career, Josh has had the privilege of working alongside esteemed talent such as Robert DeNiro, Edward Norton, Matt Damon, Kristen Stewart, Mark Ruffalo, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Parker Posey, Jonah Hill, Miles Teller, Zac Efron, Michael Caine, Jesse Eisenberg, and Meryl Streep.
Josh grew up in NYC's infamous Alphabet City, where his parents' diverse background had a significant influence on his upbringing. His father, a theoretical physicist, worked with Albert Einstein for 11 years, while his mother was a poet and painter.
As a child, Josh began acting in his living room, with locals crowding in his apartment to watch and participate. This early passion for the craft eventually led him to pursue formal training in acting and directing.
Josh collaborated with members of Joe Chaikin's Open Theater and Shuji Terayama's Avante-Garde Theater of Tokyo, trained with innovator Tadashi Suzaki and his acting company, worked extensively with Gabrielle Roth and he became a member ofCircle Rep Lab Company.
He established Committed Impulse, a renowned actor training program tailored for professionals in the acting industry, public speakers, and individuals across various professions. Through Committed Impulse, Josh combines years of experience and insight to empower individuals to unleash their deepest creative potential and excel in their respective fields.
Josh recently received a book deal from Penguin Random House to share his insights from Committed Impulse with the general public. The book, "Lose Your Mind, The Path to Creative Invincibility," will drop September 2025.
Josh resides in NYC and Sag Harbor with his sweetheart, Marie Forelo.
