"If we turn our heads and look away and hope that it will all disappear then they will - all of them, an entire generation of people. And we will have only history left to judge us."
Biography: Joshua was born in Hampton, England on September 9, 1987 to Martin and Julia Herdman. He is the youngest of four boys. He started acting when he was about seven. His father was an actor and got him an agent. He got his big break when he auditioned for "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and got the part of Gregory Goyle. Even though people may know him for being the bully in the Harry Potter films, he also plays Ben on the BBC show "UGetMe." In his spare time, he enjoys going back home to St. Margarets, hanging out with friends, going to the cinema, and listening to rap.
Favorites: Music: Rap Hobbies: Boxing, writing movie scripts, making short films, going to the cinema, and hanging out with his friends
Interesting Facts:
-Attended Orleans park School, a comprehensive school located in Twickenham
-Thinks the worst part about playing Goyle is playing the part of a bully
-Started acting when he was seven
-His family owns a carpet shop in Mt. Margarets
Quotes:
-On preparing for his role as Goyle: "Before filming starts, I think of horrible stuff- things that make me angry- to get in the mood. That's really all my part consists of, putting on an angry face!"
-On having magical powers: "I'd like to fly, so I could look over everybody and be nosy."
-On reactions he gets in the streets: "In the street, I have received quite a few boos, and hisses a couple of times."
Filmography:
-Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)
-Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)
-Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)
-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)
-Thunderpants (2002)
-Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Television:
-UGetMe - Ben (2003)
-This Morning - Himself (2004)
-The Bill - David Wilson (2004)
-Smile - Himself (2004)
-Ministry of Mayhem - Himself (2004)
Contact:
Joshua Herdman
c/o Jackie Palmer Agency
20 Daws Hill Lane
High Wycombe
HP11 1PW
United Kingdom
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