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What

Actor who originated Elder Cunningham in 'The Book of Mormon' and voices Olaf in 'Frozen'.

When

1981, Hollywood, Florida, United States

Where

United States (Florida, California)

Biography

Josh Gad is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Actor who originated Elder Cunningham in 'The Book of Mormon' and voices Olaf in 'Frozen'.

How & why

Josh Gad is an American actor known for originating the role of Elder Cunningham in the Broadway musical 'The Book of Mormon' — earning a Tony nomination — and for voicing the snowman Olaf in Disney's 'Frozen' films. He was raised in a Jewish family (his grandparents were Holocaust survivors) and is of documented Jewish origin.

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Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)

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Actor who originated Elder Cunningham in 'The Book of Mormon' and voices Olaf in 'Frozen'.

1981

Source: IMDb (Jewish Actors list)