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Actor & Veteran

Joshua
Shellman

BroadwayWorld Award-nominated performer specializing in physically demanding roles. U.S. Army Infantry Veteran with expertise in combat, martial arts, and tactical performance.

(917) 365-4035 | Josh.shellman@gmail.com

Joshua Shellman

About

A Unique Combination

Joshua Shellman brings together intensive acting conservatory training with a distinctive military background. This rare combination creates a performer capable of authentic physicality paired with emotional depth.

His professional work spans stage, film, and television across New York's independent scene. His solo performance in "The Rat" earned a BroadwayWorld Award nomination for Best Solo Performance, showcasing his range and commitment to character work.

From comedy to intense drama, character roles to leads, Joshua approaches each project with discipline honed by years of formal training and real-world experience.

8+
Years Professional Experience
4
Martial Arts Disciplines
20+
Theater Credits
10+
Film Projects

Selected Work

Theater

In-Trench
Ensemble/Performer | Exit12 | March 2026
Sartre and Simone
Ernest Hemingway | Theater for the New City | June 2025 & Jan–Feb 2026
The Rat
Solo Performance | Equity Library Theater | Aug 2025
⭐ BroadwayWorld Nomination
The Pink Panther Strikes Again
Inspector Clouseau | Little Victory Theatre | Aug 2024
Comedy of Murders
Lead | Theatre 68 | June 2024
Ten Stages of Love
Lead | The Secret Theatre | March 2024
Hellcab
Supporting | Theatre 68 | Dec 2023
Triangle
Lead | Theatre 68 | Oct 2023

Film & Television

Time is Ticking
Lead | Short Film | Sept 2025
That Kind of Man
Supporting | Short Film | May 2025
Antigone Dawn
Director/Lead | Short Film | Aug 2023
Devil's Hand
Lead | Short Film | June 2023
Ronin Files
Lead | Web Series | Oct 2022
Bloom
Lead | Short Film | Aug 2022
Moonrock
Supporting | Short Film | March 2019

Training & Education

Joshua trained at some of the country's most respected acting institutions. His primary foundation comes from two years of intensive conservatory work, complemented by continued professional development.

New York Film Academy

One-Year Intensive Acting Conservatory | 2015–2016

Stella Adler Studio of Acting

Advanced Classes & Workshops | 2023–Present

Juilliard Drama Classes

2024–Present

Get in Touch

Interested in casting, representation, or collaboration opportunities?

(917) 365-4035 Josh.shellman@gmail.com

Based in New York, NY

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