Josh Radnor and Jordana Jacobs have welcomed their first child, and this marks the beginning of a new life for the couple. The couple’s joyous moment has been met with warm wishes from fans and celebrities.
Josh Radnor, who normally keeps his personal life out of social media, has talked about his marriage to Jordana Jacobs. In an interview with People in November 2024, he said that married life is “fantastic.” He added, “I know you’re supposed to say that, but I actually love it.”
Who is Josh Radnor?
Joshua Thomas Radnor is an American actor, director, writer, and musician. He is most famous for his portrayal of Ted Mosby in the Emmy Award-winning sitcom How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014). Radnor made his writing and directing debut with the 2010 film Happythankyoumoreplease, which won the Audience Award at Sundance.
He followed this up with the writing, directing, and starring role in Liberal Arts (2012). Radnor has also appeared on Broadway in Disgraced, television series such as Mercy Street, Rise, and Hunters, and returned to the theatre in 2024 with The Ally at The Public Theater.
Josh Radnor Early Life
Josh Radnor was born in Columbus, Ohio. His mother, Carol Radnor, worked as a high school counselor, and his father, Alan Radnor, is a medical malpractice attorney. He grew up in Bexley, a suburb of Columbus, with his two sisters and was raised in a Conservative Jewish family.
Josh Radnor Age
Josh Radnor was born on July 29, 1974, and is 51 years old.
Josh Radnor Education
Radnor attended Columbus Torah Academy and later Bexley High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in drama from Kenyon College in 1996, where he received the Paul Newman Award and trained at the National Theater Institute in 1995. In 1997, he took part in an Israel program in Tzfat and later completed a Master of Fine Arts degree in acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Josh Radnor Career
Radnor was initially cast as the lead in Off Centre, but the role was later recast. He made his Broadway debut in The Graduate in 2002 and appeared in The Paris Letter in 2004. His major breakthrough came with How I Met Your Mother (2005–2014), which ran for nine seasons.
He went on to act in stage productions such as Finks and Disgraced, and directed and starred in films like Happythankyoumoreplease (2010) and Liberal Arts (2012). On television, he appeared in Mercy Street, Hunters, Centaurworld (voice role), and Fleishman Is in Trouble. In 2024, he returned to the stage with The Ally.
Radnor is also active in music. He formed the duo Radnor & Lee with Ben Lee, releasing albums in 2017 and 2020, and later released his solo EP One More Then I’ll Let You Go in 2021.
Josh Radnor Wife
Josh Radnor is married to Dr. Jordana Jacobs, a clinical psychologist based in Brooklyn. They met in February 2022 at a three-day sound meditation retreat in upstate New York.
Josh Radnor Children
Josh Radnor and Jordana Jacobs have one child, a baby boy. On February 4, 2026, Radnor shared on Instagram that they had welcomed their son a few months earlier. He described the baby as a total delight who especially enjoys listening to guitar music.
Josh Radnor Networth
Josh Radnor’s estimated net worth is around $30 million, which is approximately ₹271.3 crores.
Josh Radnor Height
Josh Radnor is about 5 feet 11 inches (1.81 m) tall.
Josh Radnor Movies & TV Shows
Josh Radnor is widely known for his role as Ted Mosby in How I Met Your Mother. Beyond that, he built a career in both television and film. On TV, he played Lonny Flash in Hunters (2020–2023), appeared in Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022) as Adam Epstein, starred as Lou Mazzuchelli in Rise (2018), portrayed Dr. Jedediah Foster in Mercy Street (2016–2017), and voiced Durpleton in Netflix’s Centaurworld (2021). He also made guest appearances in Grey’s Anatomy, Six Feet Under, ER, and Law & Order.
In films, Radnor balanced mainstream and independent projects. He appeared in All Happy Families (2024), Three Birthdays (2023), Social Animals (2018), Afternoon Delight (2013), Liberal Arts (2012), Happythankyoumoreplease (2010), and early in his career had a small role in Not Another Teen Movie (2001).
Josh Radnor Ethnicity
Josh Radnor has Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, as well as some Irish ancestry from his paternal grandfather. He was raised in the Conservative Jewish tradition and attended Orthodox Jewish day schools, including Columbus Torah Academy. He has frequently cited the influence of Jewish teachings and his study of the Torah and Talmud on his work.
