Biography - Josh McDermitt

Who is Josh McDermitt?

Josh McDermitt is an actor, comedian by profession, and American by nationality. He is best known for playing Eugene Porter on The Walking Dead, as Brandon in Retired at 35, and competed in 2006’s Last Comic Standing.

Josh McDermitt – Age, Parents, Siblings

Josh McDermitt’s birth took place on June 4, 1978, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. His full name is Joshua Matthew Michael McDermitt. His father, Michael McDermitt, is a Puerto Rican who was adopted by a family with the last name McDermitt, while his mother, Judith, is of Dutch ancestry. He has five siblings.

Other aspects of his early life, including those of his parents, siblings, and the rest of the family, are not known to the public.

Education, Ethnicity

Following graduation from Greenway High School, Josh McDermitt went on to study at Grand Canyon University.

His ethnicity includes Dutch and Portuguese.

Josh McDermitt – Girlfriend, Wife, Children, Divorce

Like most of his personal life, details of his romantic/dating life are not known. There are no records of his relationships or girlfriends. Although believed to be single, he might be married to a wife and be raising children together. Or he might have gotten divorced.

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Josh McDermitt – Career

Early Days

McDermitt, as a young boy, used to call local radio shows in Phoenix, Tim & Willy, under the guise of different voices, which kept the hosts and the listeners entertained. He eventually worked as a producer for the show and followed them to both KNIX and KMLE.

In 2006, Josh McDermitt competed in the reality TV talent competition Last Comic Standing, where he was a semifinalist. This was followed by appearances in the short film The Pitch (2010), the TV movie Rehab for Rejects (2009), and the 2009 film Madison Hall. In 2011, he was cast as the main character Brandon in the sitcom Retired at 35. Although the series was canceled after two seasons in 2012, he did gain recognition for his work.

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Films, TV Series

Over the years, he has starred in the films Life in Color (2015), Middle Man (2016), and the short film The Third Wheel (2013). This was followed by an appearance in the episode(s) of the TV series Work It (2012), Mad Men (2015), Robot Chicken (2017), The Kids Are Alright (2019), Creepshow (2021), Lily (2024), Suits LA (2025), The Righteous Gemstones (2025), etc.

Among his TV work, Josh McDermitt is best known for portraying Eugene Porter in the horror drama The Walking Dead since 2014. He was a recurring character from season 4 through season 6 and was made a main cast member from season 7 to season 11.

McDermitt is a member of Robert Downey Jr., a Los Angeles-based Sketch and Improv group.

Co-stars

On the set of The Walking Dead, Josh McDermitt has worked with Seth Gilliam, Paola Lázaro, Lauren Ridloff, Callan McAuliffe, and Margot Bingham.

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Josh McDermitt – Net Worth, Salary

The net worth of Josh McDermitt is estimated at around $4 million, while the figure on his annual salary is under review.

Josh McDermitt – Instagram, Twitter, Facebook

McDermitt is absent from social media handles such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, at least publicly. There are fan accounts set up in his name.

Related: List of The Walking Dead cast