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===Personal life===
===Personal life===
In January 2004, Duhamel was engaged to his girlfriend of several years, fashion model Kristy Pierce, although they broke off their engagement soon after. He is now engaged to Stacy "[[Fergie (singer)|Fergie]]" Ferguson,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=290135&gt1=7702|title=Actor Josh Duhamel, Fergie Engaged|publisher=[[MSN]]|date=2007-12-26}} ''MSN.com''</ref> who is a singer in the band [[The Black Eyed Peas]]. They met, and began dating, in September 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20043023,00.html|title=Josh Duhamel Reveals His Pick-Up Line on Fergie|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=2007-06-19}} ''People.com''</ref> when she and her band appeared on Duhamel's show ''[[Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]'' (in an episode titled "Montecito Lancers", which aired on November 1, 2004). Duhamel and Ferguson have recently purchased a house together.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19309856|title=Duhamel is hot, but he calls Fergie bigger star|publisher=[[MSNBC |MSNBC]]|date=2007-06-19}} ''MSNBC.com''</ref>
In January 2004, Duhamel was engaged to his girlfriend of several years, fashion model Kristy Pierce, although they broke off their engagement soon after. He is now engaged to Stacy "[[Fergie (singer)|Fergie]]" Ferguson,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://music.msn.com/music/article.aspx?news=290135&gt1=7702|title=Actor Josh Duhamel, Fergie Engaged|publisher=[[MSN]]|date=2007-12-26}} ''MSN.com''</ref> who is a singer in the band [[The Black Eyed Peas]]. They met, and began dating, in September 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20043023,00.html|title=Josh Duhamel Reveals His Pick-Up Line on Fergie|publisher=[[People (magazine)|People]]|date=2007-06-19}} ''People.com''</ref> when she and her band appeared on Duhamel's show ''[[Las Vegas (TV series)|Las Vegas]]'' (in an episode titled "Montecito Lancers", which aired on November 1, 2004). Duhamel and Ferguson have recently purchased a house together.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/19309856|title=Duhamel is hot, but he calls Fergie bigger star|publisher=[[MSNBC |MSNBC]]|date=2007-06-19}} ''MSNBC.com''</ref>


Duhamel currently lives in [[Brentwood, Los Angeles, California|Brentwood]]. He enjoys [[basketball]], [[american football|football]], [[skiing]] and [[golf]]. Duhamel has also branched into entrepreneurship, opening a restaurant, ''10 North Main'', in his hometown.
Duhamel currently lives in [[Brentwood, Los Angeles, California|Brentwood]]. He enjoys [[basketball]], [[american football|football]], [[skiing]] and [[golf]]. Duhamel has also branched into entrepreneurship, opening a restaurant, ''10 North Main'', in his hometown.

Revision as of 03:11, 28 December 2007

Josh Duhamel
Born
Joshua David Duhamel
OccupationActor

Joshua David Duhamel (pronounced /duh-MEL/; born November 14, 1972) is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning American actor and former fashion model.

He first achieved acting success as Leo du Pres on ABC's All My Children (a role he originated in 1999) and later as James Caan's young security guard officer and Head of Surveillance and Security Danny McCoy on NBC's Las Vegas.

Biography

Early life

Duhamel was born in Minot, North Dakota, the son of Bonnie, a physical education teacher, and Larry David Duhamel, an advertising salesman. His parents divorced during his youth, and while he remains close to both, he grew up with his mother[1] and his younger sisters Ashlee, Mckenzee and Kassidy. Duhamel attended Minot State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, with the intention of attending dental school.[2] He also played on the university's football team, as a quarterback.[3]

Career

Prior to his major success, Duhamel had won an IMTA modeling contest (his first runner-up was Ashton Kutcher). He got a huge role in 1999 when he won the role of Leo du Pres, a charming schemer, on the ABC soap opera All My Children. His work on the show, especially his character's pairing with Rebecca Budig's Greenlee Smythe, garnered critical acclaim. Duhamel often referred to Rebecca Budig as "Little Budig". In 2002, Duhamel earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Special Fan Award for America's Favorite Couple shared with Budig, and won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Leo du Pres. Later that year, Duhamel opted to leave All My Children to pursue other acting opportunities.

In 2003, Duhamel landed a prime time role on the NBC show Las Vegas playing casino security agent, Danny McCoy. He succeeded James Caan as president of the Montecito after Caan departed at the end of the fourth season. Duhamel has also played the character on Crossing Jordan in a crossover arc. Duhamel has appeared on the big screen, landing roles in films such as 2004's Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! and 2007's Transformers.

Personal life

In January 2004, Duhamel was engaged to his girlfriend of several years, fashion model Kristy Pierce, although they broke off their engagement soon after. He is now engaged to Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson,[4] who is a singer in the band The Black Eyed Peas. They met, and began dating, in September 2004[5] when she and her band appeared on Duhamel's show Las Vegas (in an episode titled "Montecito Lancers", which aired on November 1, 2004). Duhamel and Ferguson have recently purchased a house together.[6]

Duhamel currently lives in Brentwood. He enjoys basketball, football, skiing and golf. Duhamel has also branched into entrepreneurship, opening a restaurant, 10 North Main, in his hometown.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2002 The Picture of Dorian Gray Dorian Gray
2004 Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! Tad Hamilton
2006 Turistas Alex
2007 Transformers Cpt. William Lennox

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards

  • Nominated for Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, All My Children (2003)
  • Won Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, All My Children (2002)
  • Nominated for Special Fan Award (not associated with The Emmy Awards): America's Favorite Couple (shared with Rebecca Budig), All My Children (2002)
  • Nominated for Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, All My Children (2001)

Soap Opera Digest Awards

  • Nominated for Soap Opera Digest Award: Outstanding Younger Lead Actor, All My Children (2001)

Teen Choice Awards

  • Nominated for Teen Choice Award: Choice Movie Actor - Horror/Thriller, Turistas (2007)
  • Nominated for Teen Choice Award: Choice Movie Rumble, Transformers (Captain Lennox vs. Blackout) (2007)
  • Nominated for Teen Choice Award: Choice Male Hottie (2007)
  • Nominated for Teen Choice Award: Choice Breakout Movie Star - Male, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)
  • Nominated for Teen Choice Award: Choice Movie Liar, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)
  • Nominated for Teen Choice Award: Choice TV Actor - Drama/Action Adventure, Las Vegas (2004)
  • Nominated for Teen Choice Award: Choice Breakout TV Star - Male, Las Vegas (2004)

See also

References

  1. ^ Hatty, Michele (2005-02-06). "Meet up-and-comer Josh Duhamel". USA Weekend. USA Weekend.com
  2. ^ "NBC.com - Las Vegas - Bios". NBC. NBC.com
  3. ^ Hatty, Michele (2005-02-06). "Meet up-and-comer Josh Duhamel". USA Weekend. USA Weekend.com
  4. ^ "Actor Josh Duhamel, Fergie Engaged". MSN. 2007-12-26. MSN.com
  5. ^ "Josh Duhamel Reveals His Pick-Up Line on Fergie". People. 2007-06-19. People.com
  6. ^ "Duhamel is hot, but he calls Fergie bigger star". MSNBC. 2007-06-19. MSNBC.com

External links

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