Josh Swickard

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| name = Josh Swickard

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| birth_name = Joshua Swickard

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1992|7|4}}

| birth_place = Quincy, Illinois, U.S.

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| haircolor = Brown

| eyecolor = Hazel

| occupation = {{Flatlist |

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| years_active = 2010–present

| agency = Wilhelmina Models (Los Angeles)

| spouse = {{Marriage|Lauren Swickard|2019}}

| children = 2

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Joshua Swickard (born July 4, 1992) is an American model and actor.{{cite web|url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/icymi-josh-swickard-interview/|title= ICYMI - Josh Swickard Interview |work=Soap Opera Digest|date=May 31, 2018}} In 2018 he began playing the role of Harrison Chase in the ABC daytime soap opera, General Hospital. Swickard also starred in films A California Christmas (2020) and its sequel, A California Christmas: City Lights (2021), and Holiday in the Vineyards (2023).

Early life

Swickard was born in Quincy, Illinois, to parents Bob, senior pastor at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Belleville, and Gina, a vocal coach. He has three sisters Elyssa Carlisle (who is married and has a son named Alistair), Kalia, and Elayna Swickard. He studied at Glenwood High School and attended the College of DuPage where he studied accounting for 2 years.{{Cite web|url=http://theateronmarco.com/josh-swickard/ |title=Bio|website=www.theateronmarco.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180423033546/http://theateronmarco.com/josh-swickard/ |archive-date=23 April 2018 |url-status=usurped}}

Then he modeled for about 6 years in Chicago. Swickard is a descendant of Daniel Zwigart, who landed in Philadelphia on the ship Betsey in 1765.

Career

Swickard is managed by Factor Chosen Chicago,{{cite web|url=http://www.factorchosenchicago.com/talent/josh-swickard?page=|title=Factor Chosen Chicago - Josh Swickard|work=Factor Chosen|access-date=February 22, 2018}} and Wilhelmina Models.{{cite web|url=http://www.wilhelmina.com/los-angeles/models/mainboard/men/591485/josh-swickard|title=Wilhelmina - Josh Swickard|work=Wilhelmina International|access-date=February 22, 2018|archive-date=February 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212174839/http://www.wilhelmina.com/los-angeles/models/mainboard/men/591485/josh-swickard|url-status=dead}} He started his modeling career in 2010, when he appeared in the Oh lala Magazine,{{cite web|url=http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2010/09/chosen-management-chicago-josh-swickard.html#more|title=CHOSEN MANAGEMENT CHICAGO / JOSH SWICKARD|work=Ohlala Mag|date=March 9, 2010|access-date=April 22, 2018|archive-date=August 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180829124253/http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2010/09/chosen-management-chicago-josh-swickard.html#more|url-status=dead}} and again in 2012.{{cite web|url=http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2012/04/hello-gorgeous-chosen-model-josh-swickard-by-christian-rios-.html#more|title=Hello Gorgeous! Chosen Model Josh Swickard By Christian Rios|work=Ohlala Mag|date=April 9, 2012|access-date=April 22, 2018|archive-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613040959/http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/2012/04/hello-gorgeous-chosen-model-josh-swickard-by-christian-rios-.html#more|url-status=dead}} In 2013, he appeared in Q.{{cite web|url=http://www.projectq.us/atlanta/tuesday_josh_swickards_sexy_boy_next_door/|title=Tuesday: Josh Swickard's sexy boy next door|work=Project Q|date=April 9, 2013|access-date=April 22, 2018|archive-date=June 13, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613040840/http://www.projectq.us/atlanta/tuesday_josh_swickards_sexy_boy_next_door/|url-status=dead}} He made his acting debut in 2015 by guest-starring in an episode of K.C. Undercover as a football dude. In the same year, he landed the recurring role of Todd Stetson in another television series Liv and Maddie. In early 2017, he was cast in a film called Roped as Colton, which he confirmed on Instagram in September. In late 2017, Swickard was cast in the soap opera General Hospital as Harrison Chase. He debuted on February 21, 2018.{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.soapsindepth.com/posts/harrison-chase-general-hospital-josh-swickard-154480|title=Harrison Chase on GENERAL HOSPITAL — Everything You Need to Know! |work=Soaps in Depth|date=February 22, 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/josh-swickard-debuts-as-harrison-chase-on-general-hospital/2018/02/22/|title=Josh Swickard Debuts As Harrison Chase On General Hospital!|work=Michael Fairman Soaps|date=February 22, 2018|access-date=April 22, 2018|archive-date=April 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180429133656/http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/josh-swickard-debuts-as-harrison-chase-on-general-hospital/2018/02/22|url-status=dead}}

In 2020, Swickard made his film debut playing the leading role in the romantic drama Roped opposite his wife, Lauren York.{{Cite web|url=https://metro.co.uk/2020/05/22/roped-director-josh-swickard-lorynn-york-roped-netflix-12746272/|title=Roped director reveals how Josh and Lauren Swickard met on film set|first=Nola|last=Ojomu|date=May 22, 2020}} They later starred together in the Christmas romantic comedy-drama film, A California Christmas and its sequel, A California Christmas: City Lights for Netflix.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_california_christmas|title=A California Christmas | Rotten Tomatoes|date=December 14, 2020|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}} In 2022 he starred in Hollywood Christmas for HBO Max.{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/a_hollywood_christmas|title=A Hollywood Christmas | Rotten Tomatoes|date=December 1, 2022|website=www.rottentomatoes.com}} In 2023 he starred in another Netflix Christmas romantic comedy film, Holiday in the Vineyards.{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/holiday-in-the-vineyards-netflix-cast-characters/|title=Holiday In The Vineyards Cast & Character Guide|first=Sarah|last=Little|date=December 20, 2023|website=ScreenRant}}

Personal life

In December 2018, Josh announced his engagement to girlfriend, actress Lauren York.{{Cite web|url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/general-hospital/news/532876/josh-swickard-announces-engagement-to-lorynn-york/|title = Josh Swickard Marries Lauren York and Shares Beautiful Wedding Photo|date = 8 July 2019}} The pair married on July 6, 2019.{{cite web |author=SOD |authorlink=Soap Opera Digest |title=GH Star Gets Married |url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/gh-star-gets-married/ |website=Soap Opera Digest |publisher=American Media, Inc. |access-date=July 8, 2019 |location=United States |date=July 8, 2019 }} They have two children together.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/josh-swickard-lauren-swickard-welcome-daughter-savannah-kaye/|title= A California Christmas Stars Josh and Lauren Swickard Welcome Daughter Savannah Kaye |work=People|date=April 8, 2021}}{{cite web|url=https://michaelfairmantv.com/ghs-josh-swickard-welcomes-his-newborn-son/2023/03/05/|title=GH's Josh Swickard Welcomes His Newborn Son|work=Michael Fairman TV|date=March 5, 2023}}

Filmography

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" \|+ Film roles ! scope="col"\| Year ! scope="col"\| Title ! scope="col"\| Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable"\| Notes
scope="row"\| 2020 \| Roped \| Colton Threnshaw \|
scope="row"\| 2020 \| A California Christmas \| Joseph \| Co-producer
scope="row"\| 2021 \| A California Christmas City Lights \| Joseph \| Producer
scope="row"\| 2022 \| Hollywood Christmas \| Christopher \| Executive producer
scope="row"\| 2023 \| Holiday in the Vineyards \| Carter Baldwyn \|

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|+ Film roles

! scope="col"| Year

! scope="col"| Title

! scope="col"| Role

! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes

scope="row"| 2020

| Roped

| Colton Threnshaw

scope="row"| 2020

| A California Christmas

| Joseph

| Co-producer

scope="row"| 2021

| A California Christmas City Lights

| Joseph

| Producer

scope="row"| 2022

| Hollywood Christmas

| Christopher

| Executive producer

scope="row"| 2023

| Holiday in the Vineyards

| Carter Baldwyn

class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" \|+ Television roles ! scope="col"\| Year ! scope="col"\| Title ! scope="col"\| Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable"\| Notes
scope="row"\| 2015–2016 \| Liv and Maddie \| Todd Stetson \| Recurring role (seasons 2–4), 4 episodes
scope="row"\| 2016 \| K.C. Undercover \| Football dude \| Episode: "Virtual Insanity"
scope="row"\| 2018–present \| General Hospital \| Harrison Chase \| Series regular
scope="row"\| 2018 \| School of Rock \| Rodrigo \| Episode: "Photograph"

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|+ Television roles

! scope="col"| Year

! scope="col"| Title

! scope="col"| Role

! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes

scope="row"| 2015–2016

| Liv and Maddie

| Todd Stetson

| Recurring role (seasons 2–4), 4 episodes

scope="row"| 2016

| K.C. Undercover