Josh Dallas
Joshua Paul Dallas (born December 18, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Prince Charming/David Nolan in the ABC television series Once Upon a Time and starring as Ben Stone in the NBC/Netflix sci-fi drama series Manifest.
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Josh Dallas

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- Birth Name
- Joshua Paul Dallas
- Born
- 18 December 1978
- Birthplace
- Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Full name
- Joshua Paul Dallas.
- Nationality
- United States.
- Education
- Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, New Albany High School and Floyd Central High School.
- Languages
- English.
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Joshua Paul Dallas (born December 18, 1978) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Prince Charming/David Nolan in the ABC television series Once Upon a Time and starring as Ben Stone in the NBC/Netflix sci-fi drama series Manifest.
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• Birth Name — Joshua Paul Dallas • Born — 18 December 1978 • Birthplace — Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 2006–present • Children — 2
Career
Career
After graduation at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in England, Dallas joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, and then took part with the Royal National Theatre, English National Opera, the New Shakespeare Company, and the Young Vic. Returning to the United States, he was cast as Fandral in Thor after Irish actor Stuart Townsend withdrew from the role days before filming was to begin. As he was a virtually unknown actor when cast, there was some speculation that Dallas was selected because there simply was not enough time to find a bigger-name replacement. To prepare for the role, Dallas viewed Errol Flynn as an inspiration (Stan Lee, in 1965, created the character based on Flynn), and watched many of his films. He commented, "I tried to bring out that little bit of Flynn-ness in it. Flynn had a lot of that boyish charm and Fandral's got all that in him." Dallas did not reprise his role in the sequel to Thor. Zachary Levi replaced him in the subsequent two films. In 2011, he began starring in the ABC series Once Upon a Time as Prince Charming. After six seasons, Dallas did not appear in season 7 in 2017. He returned for its series finale the following year. From 2018 to 2023, he starred as Ben Stone, in the hit NBC mystery/drama series Manifest, which premiered on September 24, 2018.
Personal life
Personal life
• Illustration — Dallas with his wife, Ginnifer Goodwin Dallas was born in Louisville, Kentucky. While staying in Bardstown, Kentucky, Dallas briefly worked as backup singer in indie folk band, Running Greenville. Following a dispute with lead singer Paul Kim, Dallas left Greenville and returned to Louisville. He met British actress Lara Pulver in 2003. They married in 2007, and were divorced in 2011. After separating from Pulver, Dallas started dating his Once Upon a Time co-star Ginnifer Goodwin. Dallas and Goodwin became engaged in October 2013, and married on April 12, 2014, in California. They have two sons, born in May 2014 and June 2016. They reside in Encino, California.
Filmography
Filmography
• Illustration — Dallas at San Diego Comic-Con in 2014
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2006 — Ultimate Force — Weaver — Episode: "The Dividing Line" • 2008 — Doctor Who — Node 2 — Episode: "Silence in the Library" • 2009 — The — Ace — Television film • 2010 — Money — Spunk Davies — 2 episodes • Hawaii Five-0 — Ben Bass — Episode: "Ko'olauloa" • 2011 — CSI: Crime Scene Investigation — Kip Woodman — Episode: "Targets of Obsession" • Five — Henry — Television film • 2011–18 — Once Upon a Time — Prince Charming/David Nolan, Prince James, Prince Charming (Wish Realm) — Main role (Seasons 1–6); Special guest role (Season 7); 125 episodes Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Breakout Performance, Male (2012) Nominated – Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor, Fantasy/Sci-Fi (2014) Nominated – People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Duo (shared with Ginnifer Goodwin) • 2018–23 — Manifest — Ben Stone — Main Role (62 episodes) Also Director (S04E07 "Romeo") • 2026 — The Hunting Party — Elliot Carr — Episode: "Elliot Carr" • We Were Liars — Young Harris Sinclair — Season 2
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
Josh Dallas was recorded at birth as Joshua Paul Dallas. The authorities additionally record the headings Joshua Dallas and Joshua Paul "Josh" Dallas. His recorded languages were English and American English. He married Lara Pulver and Ginnifer Goodwin. One child is recorded: Oliver Dallas.

Josh Dallas Jennifer Morrison Once Upon a Time Panel at the 2014 Comic-Con International.
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Josh Dallas Jennifer Morrison Once Upon a Time Panel at the 2014 Comic-Con International.
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Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2008 — 80 Minutes — Floyd • 2009 — The — Ben • The — Greg • Ghost Machine — Bragg — Voice role • 2011 — Thor — Fandral • 2012 — Red Tails — Ryan Fling • 2016 — Sidekick — James / Captain Strong — Short film • Zootopia — Frantic Pig — Voice role • 2025 — Zootopia 2
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Josh Dallas studied at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, New Albany High School and Floyd Central High School.
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