Josh Radnor, a versatile American actor, director, and musician, gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of the lead character Ted Mosby in the beloved CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother” (2005-2014).
Beginning his educational journey in orthodox Jewish day schools, including Columbus Torah Academy, Radnor attended Bexley High School and graduated in 1992.
He was an active member of Thespian Troupe 2512 during his time at Bexley.
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, in 1996, where he was honored with the Paul Newman Award, enabling him to study at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center.
Radnor pursued further studies, obtaining a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. He also participated in the Jewish volunteering program Livnot U’Lehibanot in Safed, Israel, in 1997.
Radnor reportedly dated actress Abigail Spencer in 2020 before their relationship ended.
He announced his impending marriage during an interview in November 2023, later revealing his bride-to-be as Jordana Jacobs.
Radnor is an advocate of transcendental meditation and identifies as a registered Democrat.
He carries a packet of Kleenex in his back pocket whenever he leaves the house and is known for his avid reading habits, incorporating reading into his daily routine.
Radnor learned to play the guitar at 42 to contribute musically to the band Radnor & Lee, formed with musician Ben Lee in 2017. In May 2020, the band released their second album, titled “Golden State.”
Known for his frugal habits, Radnor was the last cast member of “How I Met Your Mother” to purchase a house, preferring to spend money on travel experiences and guitar collecting.
He ceased swearing in 2016, perceiving it as a manifestation of negativity.
Radnor abstains from coffee, opting for yerba mate for his caffeine intake, and is allergic to dogs.
Despite his lack of familiarity with Katy Perry’s music, Radnor appeared alongside her in “How I Met Your Mother,” surprising his co-star Neil Patrick Harris.
He occasionally enjoys playing jigsaw puzzles and has engaged in gorilla tracking in Rwanda with his high school friend Bram Barouh.
Radnor supports Razia’s Ray of Hope, a girls’ school in Afghanistan, and bears small dotted scars on his left arm from the Kambo cleanse.
While filming an episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” Radnor sustained a foot injury requiring seven stitches after dropping a hot bowl of soup on himself, per the script.
He avoided consuming eggs until 2010 due to his aversion to runny egg yolks.
Radnor has a penchant for learning guitar chords of songs he admires and has met spiritual teacher Ram Dass twice, even composing a song for him.
Despite his distaste for exercise, Radnor enjoys attending Orangetheory fitness classes and frequently watches The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down” on YouTube.
He learned to juggle at the age of five, finds list-making challenging, and has tried water skiing.
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