Josh Allen(XXIII)
- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Josh Allen was born in Fontana, California. After finishing high school
he often wondered what he was going to do. With long hair and sporting
a goatee, he went to work as a forklift operator in a warehouse. Soon
after, he wanted to move up in the company and cut his hair and shaved
his face. People began to suggest he go into modeling and acting. After
a brief stint in the industry in the late 1990's, he wanted an
education and went back to school where he received a Bachelor of
Science degree in computer science. He quickly realized the isolation
of the computer industry was not his style and had not forgotten about
his desire for acting. While studying acting part-time in 2002, he went
back to school and received a Master's degree in Education and began
teaching high school in the Los Angeles area. Still wanting more out of
life he began meditation and energy work with friend Dino Morra. After
leaving the teaching industry for good in 2008, he was introduced to
Paul G. Gleason of the theatre with the same name in Hollywood,
California. He began studying with Paul for the next 2 years. It wasn't
until later that Josh found out he had been a renowned acting/voice
coach for 30 years and Paul had an acting book entitled "Acting for
Love and Money" being released very soon. He had a great opportunity to
be taught from the book with Mr. Gleason as he was editing for final
draft publication. Josh supports himself by dog walking, private
personal training, and background work for film and television. He has
a great respect for acting and knows great projects are made with hard
work and dedication.