Josh Pence
Joshua Charles "Josh" Pence (born June 8, 1982 in Santa Monica , California ) is an American actor .
Life
Pence was born in Santa Monica, California, the first son of a real estate agent and elementary school teacher. He has a younger brother.
In 2000, Pence graduated from high school and moved to Hanover , New Hampshire to study at Dartmouth College . After graduating from Dartmouth College, he briefly returned to Los Angeles in 2004 to begin training as an actor. During this time he worked as a model . From 2005 to 2007 he lived in New York City , where he continued his acting training with Sheila Gray and worked part-time as a model.
From 2006 he had his first minor supporting roles in films such as The Good Shepherd and television series such as CSI: NY or CSI: Miami . In 2009, Pence also auditioned for the lead role in the Marvel comic book adaptation Thor , but was ultimately turned down due to his limited experience.
In David Fincher's 2010 film The Social Network , Pence acted as the body double for actor Armie Hammer , who played twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in a double role . Hammer's face was later recorded in the studio in scenes with the faces of both twins and digitally transferred to the body of the second twin portrayed by Pence.
In 2012, Pence took on the role of young Ra's al Ghul in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises .
Filmography (selection)
- 2006: The Good Shepherd (The Good Shepherd)
- 2006: Super Sweet 16: The Movie
- 2008: CSI: NY (TV series, one episode)
- 2008: CSI: Miami (TV series, one episode)
- 2009: Wish
- 2009: The Things We Carry
- 2010: The Social Network
- 2011: Parks and Recreation (TV series, one episode)
- 2012: Battleship
- 2012: The Silent Thief
- 2012: The Dark Knight Rises
- 2012: Fun Size - Trick or Treat (Fun Size)
- 2013: Gangster Squad
- 2013: In Lieu of Flowers
- 2014: Draft Day
- 2014: The Algerian
- 2015: Point of Honor (TV movie)
- 2015: Revenge (TV series, four episodes)
- 2016: La La Land
Web links
- Josh Pence in the Internet Movie Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e Josh Pence Interview at covermenmag.com, accessed January 3, 2012
- ^ 'Social Network': Director David Fincher explains the CG magic behind the Winklevoss twins at popwatch.ew.com, accessed January 3, 2012
- ↑ Josh Pence Apparently Playing Ra's Al Ghul in 'The Dark Knight Rises' at firstshowing.net, accessed January 3, 2012
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Pence, Josh |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Pence, Joshua Charles (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American actor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 8, 1982 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Santa Monica , California , United States |