Josh Young Biography: Parents, Net Worth, Wife, Movies, Age, Height, Awards, Children

Joshua Paul Young, famously known as Josh Young, is an acclaimed American stage actor, singer, and musical theater educator best known for his Tony Award-nominated performance as Judas Iscariot in the 2012 Broadway revival of Jesus Christ Superstar and for originating the role of John Newton in the Broadway musical Amazing Grace.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Joshua Paul Young
• Stage Name: Josh Young
• Born: May 10, 1980
• Age: 45 years old
• Birthplace: Wallingford, Pennsylvania, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Singer, Educator
• Height: 1.84m
• Parents: Russell Young, Judy Young
• Siblings: Dena Lebovic
• Spouse: Emily Padgett (m. 2018)
• Children: Adele, and Leo
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $3 million

Early Life and Education

Joshua Paul Young was born on May 10, 1980, in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, to Russell Young, a dentist, and Judy Young, a school nurse who had early theater experience.

He grew up in a Conservative Jewish family with siblings including his sister Dena Lebovic and a younger brother.

Young trained at the Pennsylvania Governors School for the Arts and earned a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Syracuse University. Ethnicity is Jewish-American, and while raised Conservative Jewish, specific current religious practice is unknown.

Career

Josh Young began his career in regional theater and training programs, performing in productions at venues like the Stratford Festival in Canada, where he took on roles such as Che in Evita and Connie in The Grapes of Wrath.

Early experiences included multiple runs as Marius in Les Misérables, establishing his reputation for versatility in classic musicals.

He gained wider attention through tours and festivals, earning a Broadway World Award for his portrayal of Che in the North American tour of the Olivier Award-winning Evita revival.

His Broadway breakthrough arrived in 2012 with the revival of Jesus Christ Superstar, where he played Judas Iscariot and received a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical along with a Theatre World Award for outstanding debut.

This led to originating John Newton in Amazing Grace in 2015, further showcasing his dramatic and vocal strengths in historical and faith-based stories.

He also performed in concerts featuring Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music and regional favorites like South Pacific at The Muny.

Josh Young remains active in theater, education, and performance, serving as Musical Theatre Program Coordinator at Missouri State University while appearing in concerts, staged readings, and collaborations with his wife Emily Padgett, such as in Carousel and cabaret shows.

His work continues to highlight powerful interpretations of complex characters, contributing to musical theater through teaching and live performances.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @joshuayoung9
• Twitter Handle: @_joshyoung

Personal Life

Josh Young married fellow Broadway actress Emily Padgett on June 3, 2018, after their engagement in 2017; the couple frequently performs together and shares family-oriented projects. They have two children: a daughter, Adele, and a son, Leo.

Young maintains a family-focused life in Springfield, Missouri, balancing his teaching career at Missouri State University with selective stage work and occasional returns to his Pennsylvania roots for family and events.

Filmography

• Manson (2009)
• And Think of Me
• Balloons
• How You Think of Her

Net Worth

Josh Young has an estimated net worth of $1 million to $3 million. His wealth primarily comes from his successful career as a stage and Broadway actor — notably performing leading roles in productions like Jesus Christ Superstar and Amazing Grace — combined with income from touring productions, acting roles in theatre and performances, and additional earnings through his work as a music educator and faculty member at university performing arts departments.