Josh Bonzie is a name you might not be familiar with just yet, but that probably won’t be the case for much longer. The talented actor has been doing his thing for the last several years, and his role in the Hulu series Saint X has earned him lots of attention. Josh’s natural talent, combined with his commanding on-screen presence, is the perfect recipe to have a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. As his star continues to shine brighter, more and more people are interested in learning more about who he is. Let’s get into 10 things you didn’t know about Josh Bonzie.
1. He’s From the Midwest
Josh Bonzie was born and raised on October 9th, 1991. He is originally from Oklahoma. Bonzie eventually relocated to New York City to help him pursue his dream of becoming a professional actor.
2. He Loves Fashion
Acting might be what Bonzie is best known for, but it isn’t the only way he likes to express himself. He also has a great eye for fashion, and he loves putting outfits together. He isn’t afraid to experiment with different colors and styles.
3. He Created a Web Series
So far, Josh Bonzie has spent more of his career in front of the camera. However, he also enjoys working behind the scenes and it’s something we’ll probably see him do more of in the years to come. He is the creator of a web series called Best Years. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to find any episodes online, and it’s unclear if the show is still in production.
4. Nick at Nite Inspired Him to Get into Acting
Josh Bonzie discovered his love for acting as a kid thanks to Nickelodeon’s Nick at Nite programming, which was popular during the 90s and 2000s. During an interview with the B-Engaged Blog, Bonzie said, “When I was in elemetary school, I watched all the shows on Nick at Nite. Afterwards, I was so excited, that I’d write skits for me and my friends to do in class. Eventually I was doing plays in middle school.”
5. He Has Theater Experience
On-screen work tends to come with the most attention, but Josh Bonzie also has love for the stage. He has been a part of several theater productions, including projects with the B Street Theatre Company in Sacramento.
According to the theater company’s website, “For more than 25 years, B Street Theatre has been delighting audiences of all ages. Founded by actor Timothy Busfield in 1986 as Theatre for Children, Inc., the company’s first focus was a touring theatre company for children. The B Street Theatre School Tour (formerly known as Fantasy Theatre) was and continues to be extremely popular in the community— performing 12 times per week, 38 weeks a year.”
6. He’s a Prince Fan
Since Bonzie is such a talented actor, it’s no surprise that he has good taste in the arts as a whole. Josh Bonzie is a fan of Prince. His favorite song is the hit song “Purple Rain,” which was released in 1984.
7. He Has Formal Acting Training
There’s no denying the fact that Josh Bonzie has lots of natural talent. However, that isn’t the only thing that has helped him get where he is today. He studied in the drama department at the University of Oklahoma. He also trained at the Actors Theater of Louisville’s apprenticeship program.
8. Josh Bonzie Was in a Music Video
Sure, Josh Bonzie may not be your stereotypical video vixen, but that didn’t stop him from getting the opportunity to be in a music video. Bonzie was in the video for the song “Headtwist” by Rectanglez. The video was released in the summer of 2020 and has more than 8,000 views on YouTube. This remains Bonzie’s only music video appearance to date.
9. He’s Not a Fan of Cruises
Cruises are a very popular way for people to see the world. They’re affordable, full of amenities, and offer all-you-can-eat food options. But even with all of those perks, Josh Bonzie isn’t a fan. While talking to HipHollywood, Bonzie shared that he doesn’t really like cruises.
10. He Likes His Privacy
Lots of people in the spotlight have a tendency to overshare when it comes to their personal lives. Josh Bonzie isn’t one of those people, though. So far, he hasn’t really shared any information about his personal life. Instead, he seems to prefer to keep all of the attention on his work. That said, there’s always a good chance that he will decide to open up more as his career progresses.
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Dezo is the editor-in-chief of Celebtainment. She has over 10 years of experience in entertainment writing. Email: editor@celebtainment.com
