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“I don't know if I'd call myself a prodigy, but I was a big forensics competitor in high school, and then during college I spent some time working at speech and debate camps as a coach.”

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Josh Gad, born on February 23, 1981, is an American voice actor. He is well-known for his voice work in animated films and television shows, such as Christopher Robin in 'Frozen' and Justin Bieber in 'Rick and Morty'. Gad's acting career began on stage, which later transitioned into film and television. more

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