Josh Sussman
Joshua Mark Sussman (born December 30, 1983) is an American actor, best known for his role as Hugh Normous in Wizards of Waverly Place and his role as recurring antagonist Jacob Ben Israel in Glee. He also had a minor role on the Nickelodeon TV series Drake & Josh as Clayton.
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- Name
- Josh Sussman
- Born
- 30 December 1983
- Birthplace
- Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- United States
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Key facts
• Name — Josh Sussman • Born — 30 December 1983 • Birthplace — Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S. • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 2000–present
Biography
Biography
Sussman was raised in a Jewish family in Teaneck, New Jersey. He studied acting for two years at the School for Film and Television in New York City, an intense Meisner technique-based program. In the winter of 2008/2009 he took part in Birthright Israel. He resides in Los Angeles.
Filmography
Filmography
• Filmography • Year — Title — Role — Notes • TBA — Concert Heroes • 2025 — Abbott Elementary — Quiet Rider — Episode: "Karaoke" • 2021 — Mr. Mayor — Leslie — Guest star • 2021 — Superstore — Puppet Mike — Episode: "Perfect Store" • 2020 — Glitch Techs — Bergy • 2018 — Fishbowl California — Philip • 2016 — Mutt & Stuff — Enchanted Irving — Guest Star • 2015 — Tangerine — Retch Chunder — cameo appearance • 2012 — Gilliam and Scout — The Sandman — YouTube • 2012 — Equals Three — Guest Host • 2011 — Fish Hooks — Randy Pincherson • 2010 — Warren the Ape — Cecil Greenblatt • 2010 — Amy Alyson Fans — Pete • 2009–2014 — Glee — Jacob Ben Israel — 24 episodes • 2009 — Stay Cool — Jungle Journalist #2 • 2008–2011 — Wizards of Waverly Place — Hugh Normous — 8 episodes • 2009 — Bones — Afro Geek • 2009 — The Juggler — The Pick-Up Artist • 2008 — The Evening Journey — Pale Faced Boy • 2007 — The Suite Life of Zack & Cody — Copy Guy • 2007 — What About Brian — Ben • 2007 — The Tonight Show with Jay Leno — Brian — American Idol Spoof • 2007 — Zip — Martin • 2005 — My Crazy Life — Derek • 2004–2007 — Drake & Josh — Clayton — 2 episodes

Josh Sussman
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Josh Sussman was born in 1983.
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