Joshuah Bearman Biography
Joshuah Bearman is an American Producer, Creative Consultant, director, Writer and journalist working as a freelance journalist.
While pursuing his graduate studies at Columbia University, Bearman contributed his first article to McSweeney’s, a distinguished literary journal founded by Dave Eggers. The piece was an interview with his physicist father, delving into the elder’s research on the Dead Sea Scrolls. During a year abroad at the University of Heidelberg in Germany, he focused on studying Heidegger. In 2004, he secured a staff position at the LA Weekly and soon after received an assignment from Harper’s magazine. Known for his penchant for “Dude, No Way” stories, he is drawn to the extraordinary and unbelievable in his journalism. Notable works include a piece for Playboy recounting a “true-life 1970s Hollywood epic” involving a cocaine-addled Jewish producer aiding the smuggling of the Black Panther leader to Cuba. Another piece, featured in the July issue of GQ, explores the story of a group of surfers and their former high school Spanish teacher forming a highly successful drug-smuggling operation.
There is also an anecdote about considering a story on Joseph Stalin’s attempt to crossbreed monkeys and humans for the creation of ape warriors, ultimately deeming it unreportable. He served as a contributing producer for the documentary “The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters” and is actively involved as an advisory board member of 826LA, a non-profit tutoring organization based in Los Angeles. Currently, several of his articles have been optioned for adaptation into films and television shows. One of his notable achievements includes his 2007 Wired article detailing a CIA mission during the Iran Hostage Crisis, which was adapted into the 2012 film “Argo.” The movie, produced by George Clooney, directed, and starred Ben Affleck, won the Writer’s Guild Award for Best Adapted Screenplay and the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. “Argo” also received accolades such as the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama, the BAFTA Award for Best Film, and Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
Bearman earned a nomination for a National Magazine Award in 2014 for his article, “Coronado High, the Story of America’s First Drug Empire,” co-published in GQ and Atavist. His writing has been featured in anthologies like Best American Non-Required Reading and Best American Technology Writing. Having previously worked as a staff writer and editor for the LA Weekly, he also engaged in unique projects like being one half of Team USA in Walleyball, a short film capturing a volleyball game at the US-Mexico border. He served as the editor-in-chief of Yeti Researcher, a journal focused on cryptic hominid investigation published by McSweeney’s. Additionally, he produced and directed “McSweeney’s Presents,” a live comedy series organized as a fundraiser for 826LA. In 2014, he co-founded Epic, a digital publication specializing in narrative non-fiction, as well as a film and television production company.
Joshuah Bearman Salary
Bearman earns an annual salary of about $47,000-$120,000.
Joshuah Bearman Net Worth
Bearman has an estimated net worth of about $1 Million – $7 Million which he has earned through his career as a writer.
Joshuah Bearman Age
Bearman was born in 1971, in Boston, Massachusetts United States. He is 53 years old as of 2024 however, information about his date and month of birth as not been disclosed.
Joshuah Bearman Height and Weight
Bearman stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inches tall however, information about his weight has not been disclosed.
Joshuah Bearman Family
Bearman has a brother called Ethan and a step-brother called David. His parents divorced was he was nine years old, and his father, a physicist got married again.
Joshuah Bearman Wife and Children
Bearman is married to Susan however, it is not known if the couple has any children. He resides in Los Angeles, California together with his family.
This American Life
Bearman’s upbringing took place in California alongside his dad, stepmom, and brother, constituting a part of his family. However, his family extends beyond this immediate circle, with his mom and half-brother David residing in Florida. Despite the geographical distance, he hadn’t spent significant time with them until a pivotal moment. He received a distressing phone call informing him that his mother was critically ill and that David was en route to jail. Struggling with financial difficulties and an inability to care for themselves, he made the decision to fly to Florida and assume responsibility for their well-being.
Bearman continues the narrative with a follow-up to the memorable episode involving his mother and half-brother David. Presented as a stage play structured in the format of a radio documentary, the story unfolds with Josh Hamilton taking on the role of Bearman, and James Ransone portraying his brother. The live performance adds a theatrical element to the storytelling, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for the audience as the saga of Bearman’s family unfolds on stage.