Josie Totah

Actress

American Sacramento, California, United States Leo 5' 7" (170 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth05/08/2001
Age25 years
BirthplaceSacramento, California, United States
Zodiac SignLeo

Latest News about Josie Totah

07/10/2026

Josie Totah stars as Christina 'Tina' Blake, the lead mean-girl antagonist, in Mike Flanagan's Prime Video reboot of Stephen King's Carrie. The eight-episode series premiered in October 2026, and critics highlighted her performance as her breakout moment.

03/04/2026

Josie Totah was announced as a cast member of the horror remake Faces of Death, alongside Charli XCX, Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery and Jermaine Fowler. The film is a remake of the 1978 original and is scheduled for release in 2026.

05/08/2025

Josie Totah celebrated her 24th birthday on August 5, 2025, marking another year of her advocacy for transgender rights and inclusivity in Hollywood. She shared personal reflections on her journey and continued support for the LGBTQ+ community through social media posts and public appearances.

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Bio/Wiki

Other NamesJ.J. Totah, Josie Jay Totah

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityChapman University, Orange, CA, United States
Graduation Year2022

Relationships & More

Rumored RelationshipKaran Brar (denied)

Family

FatherSuheil Totah
MotherChristine Totah
Siblings
  • 1 Brother (Alex)
  • 1 Sister (Camille)

Career

DebutThe Lil' Dictator Part 1 - Randomness (2012) as Lil' Dictator
Awards
  • Named one of Variety’s 'Sundance Breakout Stars' for her performance in the film Other People.
  • 2018 Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award recipient.
  • 2019 Human Rights Campaign Upstander Award recipient.
  • Critic's Choice Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Saved by the Bell.
Notable Works
  • Jessie (2013)
  • Saved by the Bell (2020)
  • Other People (2016)
  • Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
  • Champions (2018)
  • Moxie (2021)
  • iCarly (2021)
  • Big Mouth (2022)
  • Human Resources (2022)
  • Dare We Say (2022)
  • The Buccaneers (2023), as Mabel Elmsworth
  • Faces of Death (2026), as Samantha Gravinsky
  • Carrie (2026), as Christina 'Tina' Blake
Other ContributionProduced a comedy show for NBC in 2016.

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/josietotah/
Twitterhttps://twitter.com/josietotah

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Josie Totah initially accepted male roles before publicly identifying as a transgender woman.
2. In 2018, she penned an empowering essay for Time magazine revealing her journey of self-discovery as a transgender woman.
3. Totah uses she/her pronouns and advocates for inclusivity in Hollywood.
4. She has lent her voice to projects like Big Mouth (2022) and Human Resources (2022).
5. Josie launched the podcast 'Dare We Say' in 2022, covering topics from pop culture to social issues.
6. She was a child actress who guest-starred on Glee, The Other Two and New Girl before turning 15.

Also born on 5 August

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