Josh Fadem

Josh Fadem is an actor, writer, and comedian who was born on July 19, 1980, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He attended Booker T. Washington High School and later moved to Los Angeles in 2000 to pursue a career in entertainment. He trained at prominent comedy venues such as The Upright Citizens Brigade LA and The Groundlings, developing his skills in improvisation and sketch comedy. This early training provided a foundation for his multifaceted career in comedy and acting. In 2011, Daily Variety recognized his emerging talent by naming him one of their “10 Comics to Watch.”

Fadem’s career includes significant television roles. He is widely recognized for his portrayal of Joey Dixon, the film student, in the AMC series “Better Call Saul,” appearing in 15 episodes between 2015 and 2022. He also had a recurring role as Simon Barrons, Liz Lemon’s agent, in three episodes of the NBC series “30 Rock” from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, Fadem appeared as Phil Bisby in four episodes of the acclaimed third season of “Twin Peaks” in 2017. His work extends to other notable shows such as “Key & Peele,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “American Dad!,” and “Reservation Dogs,” where he played Victor and Allen Williams.

Beyond acting, Josh Fadem is also a writer and director. He contributed as a consulting writer for 10 episodes of “The Eric Andre Show” in 2012 and has written for “The UCB Show” and “Coming to the Stage.” He has also directed several short films. His film credits include roles in “The Master” (2012), “Awful Nice” (2013), “Freaks of Nature” (2015), “The Art of Self-Defense” (2019), and “King Knight” (2021). Throughout his career, Fadem has maintained an active presence in stand-up comedy, regularly performing and hosting his weekly series, Loosey Goosey, at UCB Comedy since 2005.