Joshua Sasse
A British actor with leading-man charm who found a cult following as the singing knight in a musical comedy series.
Born 1987 (age 39)·British actor·Birthday: December 9·Millennials
Biography
Joshua Sasse's career is a study in genre-hopping charisma. With a background in theatre and a classically handsome look, he first appeared in British television and indie films before landing his breakout role across the pond. As the titular hero in ABC's short-lived but beloved musical comedy 'Galavant', he displayed an unexpected talent for physical comedy and earnest song-and-dance, winning a dedicated fanbase. He has since navigated between network television, starring in the romantic comedy 'No Tomorrow', and more dramatic fare, like the country music dynasty series 'Monarch'. While often cast in charming or roguish roles, Sasse brings a specific energy—a mix of theatrical bravado and self-aware wit—that makes him a distinctive presence whether in a period tunic or a modern-day romance.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Joshua was born in 1987, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Joshua Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Joshua's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as the lead, Sir Gary Galavant, in the ABC musical comedy series 'Galavant' for two seasons.
- Played the male lead, Xavier Holliday, in the CW romantic comedy series 'No Tomorrow'.
- Portrayed Luke Roman in the Fox musical drama series 'Monarch'.
- Appeared as a series regular in the crime drama 'Rogue' on the Audience Network.
Did You Know?
He is a trained singer and performed all his own musical numbers in 'Galavant'.
He was engaged to singer and actress Kylie Minogue in 2016; the relationship ended the following year.
He attended the prestigious drama school Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
One of his early film roles was in the horror movie 'Frankenstein's Army'.
“I'm drawn to characters who are slightly off-kilter, who don't quite fit the mold.”
