Josh Heald (born December 12, 1977) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer best known for his work on Cobra Kai and Hot Tub Time Machine.
Josh Heald | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 12, 1977 |
| Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania |
| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, director, producer |
| Known for | Cobra Kai Hot Tub Time Machine |
Early life
editHeald was born in Red Bank, New Jersey.[1] He was raised in Middletown Township, New Jersey and attended Middletown High School South, where he played the trombone and was a drum major in the school's marching band.[2]
Heald was studying finance at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, with Jon Hurwitz who lived in the same dorm with him during freshman year. [3] As Hurwitz's high school friend Hayden Schlossberg (who was in college at The University of Chicago) frequently came to visit, Heald also got to know him as well.[3]
Career
editDuring his time at Wharton, Heald was the editor-in-chief of 34th Street magazine, and he briefly considered a career in journalism. Ultimately, he accepted a position in finance,[3] but was laid off during the Dot-com bust in 2001. He then joined Hurwitz and Schlossberg in Los Angeles, where he worked as a screenwriter.[3][4]
Heald currently works on Cobra Kai, a continuation of The Karate Kid franchise with Hurwitz & Schlossberg. The trio serve as executive producers, show runners, writers, and directors on the series.[5] More recently they all signed a deal with Sony Pictures Television.[6]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Actor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay | No | No | No | Yes |
| 2010 | Hot Tub Time Machine | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2015 | Hot Tub Time Machine 2 | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| 2018−present | Cobra Kai | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| 2021 | Plan B | No | No | Yes | No |
| 2023 | Obliterated | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Josh Heald". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Kuperinsky, Amy. "‘Cobra Kai’ season 4 on Netflix: Battle for the soul of Valley rages on for N.J. creators and cast", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, December 31, 2021, updated January 6, 2022. Accessed November 17, 2022. "'We always wanted to have more female characters on our show that weren’t just there to be involved in family dynamics or in love triangles,' says Heald, 44, a Red Bank native.... Heald (co-writer of Hot Tub Time Machine), who met Hurwitz when they were students at the University of Pennsylvania, proudly remembers being an 'alpha' marching band drum major at Middletown High School South."
- ^ a b c d "Wax On, Wax Off (Interview)". The Creative Influencer Podcast, PFIEFFER Law. April 24, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Heald, Josh (November 2004). "WRITERS ON WRITING: Staying Hungry - From Wannabe To Working Writer". Script Magazine. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Heald, Josh (May 1, 2018). "The Inside Story of How 'Fuller House' Inspired 'Karate Kid' Sequel 'Cobra Kai' (Guest Column)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 9, 2021). "'Cobra Kai' Creators Re-Up Overall Deal With Sony Pictures TV For Their Counterbalance Entertainment, Set Comedy 'The Prince' With Writer Zora Bikangaga". Deadline. Retrieved September 11, 2021.
External links
edit- Josh Heald at IMDb
- Josh Heald on Twitter