For Diego Josef, every character is a new challenge and every project, a new adventure. Born in Burbank, California, he began his career in various print campaigns and national commercials for iconic brands like Reebok, Sprint and AT&T. However, this wasn't Diego's vision; the 17-year-old has always had the heart of an artist, with a passion for acting and tackling profound roles. In 2013, at the young age of 13, Diego landed his first lead role in the inspirational feature "Ugly Benny." From there, he shined as the love interest in the critically acclaimed "Girl Flu," starring opposite Jade Pettyjohn and Katee Sackhoff. His quiet intensity as a young actor is also reflected in the film "Message from the King," which debuted at the Toronto Film Festival and had a stellar cast including Luke Evans, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer and Chadwick Boseman.
Diego's acting career quickly elevated and gained traction when he booked a lead role in "The Ballad of Lefty Brown" as young Jeremiah. The young star really holds his own and gives an amazing performance as a gullible adolescent reluctantly taken on by Lefty Brown (Bill Pullman) when they run into each other on the trail. The beauty of the film is the unexpected wonderful friendship that ensues during this treacherous journey. Diego spent a month in Montana filming the feature alongside the award-winning cast including not only Bill Pullman, but also Peter Fonda, Tommy Flanagan, Jim Caviezel and Kathy Baker. "The Ballad of Lefty Brown" premiered at SXSW Film Festival and opened in theaters nationwide in December 2017 with stunning reviews from major outlets about Diego's performance and how the young actor is poised for stardom.
Diego can be seen in the upcoming second season of Amazon's Original Series & Golden Globe winner, "Goliath" where he plays young Julio Saurez opposite Billy Bob Thornton.
In his spare time, Diego enjoys giving back to the community. He's a passionate animal activist and supports charities around children and homelessness.
