Josh Radnor will be 50 - What does 'How I Met Your Mother' mean today?
The sitcom "How I Met Your Mother'" brought Josh Radnor (50) great success. Ten years ago, the series ended and so did Radnor's time as Ted Mosby. On July 29, 2024, the actor will turn 50. It seems quiet around him. But as we all know, appearances can be deceiving. Although Radnor is rarely seen on large screens or movie theaters, he is much more active on the stage - be it in the theater or at concerts.
Fulfilling a Dream at the Theater
The name Ted Mosby will probably not leave Radnor. For nine seasons, he portrayed the architect who narrates to his children in great detail how he met their mother. In February of this year, in the US show "Today," he spoke about his role in the play "The Ally," which he performed that year at the Public Theatre in New York City. For Radnor, this was a dream come true. He had dreamed of working there as a student.
After "How I Met Your Mother" ended in 2014, Radnor appeared in a few other series, such as "Mercy Street" (2016-2017), "Rise" (2018), and "Hunters" (2020-2023). In 2018, he also had a guest appearance on the successful series "Grey's Anatomy." On Broadway, he was also seen in the role of Isaac in the play "Disgraced."
The actor also went new ways that led him to music. He might not have made it there without his role in "How I Met Your Mother." The series freed him to be an artist. "I don't know if I would have found my way to music if I hadn't been supported and in a way freed by the series," he said last year in an interview with "metro.co.uk".
With Music to Happiness
He came to music with the help of Ben Lee (45), whom he met on the set of "How I Met Your Mother." The two founded the band Radnor and Lee. At the end of 2023, Radnor released his solo album "Eulogy." He began writing the songs in 2020. The work on the music was a special journey for him. "I started the album with a mix of sadness and anger, and in the end, I was surprisingly connected to someone," he told "People"-Magazine. He was likely referring to Jordana Jacobs, whom he married in January of that year. The couple met during Radnor's work on the album. Many songs are inspired by the relationship.
Even ten years after the end of "How I Met Your Mother," Radnor is still occasionally asked about Ted Mosby. He will probably never be able to let go of this role completely. But he has made peace with it. "I've realized that it's only about doing something more. People don't have control over how popular things are ... that's not in my hands," the artist said to "Metro."
- Despite the end of "How I Met Your Mother" ten years ago, Josh Radnor (50) continues to find success on stages, performing in theaters and at concerts in New York City.
- Following the conclusion of "How I Met Your Mother" in 2014, Radnor landed roles in various television series such as "Mercy Street" and "Grey's Anatomy," where he had a guest appearance.
- Radnor's music career was significantly influenced by his time on "How I Met Your Mother," allowing him to collaborate with Ben Lee and release his solo album "Eulogy" in the late 2020s.
- Born and raised in New York City, Radnor achieved his dreams by performing at the Public Theatre, where he had longed to work as a student.
- Throughout his career, Radnor's iconic role as Ted Mosby from "How I Met Your Mother" continues to be a significant part of his identity, and he remains open to discussing it despite moving on to new projects as a successful artist.
