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This actor is a favorite among Disney fans, starring in multiple movies and Disney-owned television shows. However, Josh Gad has been acting long before starring as Olaf in Frozen 2, appearing in stage productions and as one of Disney’s first LGBTQ characters. What is Josh Gad’s net worth? Here’s what we know about this actor.

Actors Emma Watson  and Josh Gad of Disney's live-action 'Beauty and the Beast'
Actors Emma Watson and Josh Gad of Disney’s live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ | Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic

Josh Gad appeared as a Broadway actor in ‘The Book of Mormon’

Before he was Gaston’s singing and dancing sidekick in Beauty and the Beast, Josh Gad was singing and dancing in the Broadway musical, The Book of Mormon as Elder Cunningham. He later acted Broadway’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.

According to IMDb, his first acting role was the 2002 film, Mary and Joe. He continued acting and in 2013, Josh Gad earned a starring role in a Disney animated movie — Frozen.

Josh Gad of 'OLAF'S FROZEN ADVENTURE'
Josh Gad of ‘Olaf’s Frozen Adventure’ and ‘Frozen’ | Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney

Josh Gad appeared in multiple Disney movies, including ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Frozen’

This actor may be best known for his voice-acting in Disney’s animated movie, Frozen. There, he appeared as the huggable snowman, Olaf, singing alongside Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell.

The actor later appeared alongside Emma Watson and Luke Evans for Disney’s live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, released during 2017. LeFou became one of Disney’s first openly LGBTQ characters, paving the way for other animated and live-action movies of the company.

In 2019, Disney released the sequel to Frozen, with Josh Gad returning as Olaf. In this movie, the character faced some of the more challenging questions of life, including growing up. But of course, he answered these questions with his own Olaf flair.

Josh Gad appeared in a few other Disney-owned movies and television shows. That includes Disney Junior’s Sofia the First and the short, Frozen Fever, where he reprised his role as Olaf.

He voice-acted in the animated series, Star Wars Rebels. He ever made a cameo in ABC’s Modern Family as Phil and Claire’s former next-door neighbor. Recently, the actor finished production on the Disney movie, Artemis Fowl, set for its theatrical release during 2020.

What is Josh Gad’s net worth?

Just how much has Josh Gad earned since his time working for Disney? According to celebritynetworth.com, Josh Gad has an estimated $12 million, thanks to over ten years of starring in television shows and movies.

This number may not include the earnings from Disney’s recently released animated sequel, Frozen 2. Wealthygorilla.com agrees that Josh Gad’s net worth as of 2020 is an estimated $12 million, including Pixels and The Wedding Ringer as notable projects starring Josh Gad.

When he’s not starring on the silver screen, fans can find Josh Gad spending time with his family, or sharing pictures on his social media accounts. (He even reads bedtimes stories live.)

Movies featuring Josh Gad, including Frozen, Frozen 2, and the live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, are available on Disney’s streaming platform. To learn more about Disney+ and to subscribe, visit their website.