Josha Stradowski Has Been on Stage since 2006 – Facts about 'The Wheel of Time' Star

From singing to acting, Josha Stradowski proved he is a talented performer after making a name for himself on the Dutch and American acting scenes. And recently, the actor starred in one of his most notable projects to date, which has been compared to "Game of Thrones."

Originally from Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Josha Stradowski is an actor on the rise with an impressive background in performance. He was only 11 when he made his stage debut in a Dutch musical, and Josha Stradowski has since gone on to star in multiple plays, short films, and movies, including the award-winning romantic comedy "Just Friends."

Josha Stradowski's talents include singing following his experience in a choir and dancing after spending a year at the Lucia Marthas Dance Academy. After attending the Theatre School Amsterdam for acting, Josha Stradowski graduated with a bachelor's degree in Acting from the AHK Theatre School in Amsterdam.

Josha Stradowski Has Worked with Rosamund Pike

In 2021, Stradowski was cast to share the small screen with award-winning actress Rosamund Pike in the fantasy series "The Wheel of Time," based on the novel of the same name. And during an interview, the actor opened up about his experience working with Pike and said:

"As a young actor, it's amazing to work with such a brilliant actress. She's a leader by example, and she's amazing, but it's interesting to see that even such a brilliant actress, you can see that she is going through the same stuff as we young actors do. And in spite of those differences, you can see that we're still the same."

"The Wheel of Time" has received much praise following its November 2021 release, including being compared to the hit series "Game of Thrones." About the comparison, Stradowski said, "I guess I take it as a compliment. To be fair, I haven't seen 'Game of Thrones,' so there's not much I can say about that."

Josha Stradowski's Other Award-Winning Work

Following his role in "Just Friends"— for which Stradowski earned the Jury Prize award for Best Performance in a Leading Role at the Cannes Film Festival—the actor landed spots in multiple films and shorts, including "Instinct" and "Alpha."

After playing Pascal Roozen in the Dutch teen series "Spangas," which followed the lives of high school students, Stradowski landed a part in another series before "The Wheel of Time." In 2020, he starred as Rutger de Man in "Fly Highers," a show about three twenty-something-year-olds who enlist in the Royal Netherlands Air Force to become fighter pilots.

However, Stradowski's career reached new heights after he joined the cast of "The Wheel of Time," as the actor revealed that he had never been part of a production of that magnitude. He said:

"In that way, it's definitely a game-changer. The cables, the cranes, the drones, the sets — it's all huge! It's absolutely mind-blowing. Even up to this day, with season two now in production, the whole thing still keeps blowing my mind."

Although the actor had never been a part of something as mind-blowing as "The Wheel of Time," Stradowski revealed that he entered the auditioning process intending to showcase his talents.

Stradowski also saw the auditioning process as an opportunity to learn and discover what kind of projects he wanted to do. "I never see it as a competition... it's either meant to be or not meant to be," Stradowski said.

Josha Stradowski's Life off Camera

Stradowski was shy of 100,000 followers on Instagram at the time of writing. Although he has only shared 68 posts since creating his account in 2017— the actor used them to give fans a glimpse at his life when he isn't acting.

In March 2021, Stradowski enjoyed the seaside with his brother while posing for two beautifully taken portraits, courtesy of the "The Wheel of Time" star's brother. The actor also keeps in shape by going to the gym and water skiing.