Meet Josh Winterhalt, Sarah Wayne Callies’ Husband

Josh Winterhalt is the husband of Sarah Wayne, the American actress. He is a 48-year-old Mixed Martial arts instructor in schools, gyms, and the entertainment industry.

Josh met his wife Sarah during their days as students at Dartmouth College. They dated for years before going on to exchange wedding vows in 2002. Their union has endured for 22 years and still counting and they share two children – one biological daughter, Keala Winterhalt, and one adopted son, Oakes Wayne. Kaela is all grown up and following in her mother’s footsteps as an actress.

Summary of Josh Winterhalt’s Biography

  • Full Name: Joshua Michael Winterhalt
  • Nickname: Josh Winterhalt
  • Gender: Male
  • Date of Birth: August 1975
  • Josh Winterhalt’s Age: 48 years old
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian
  • Nationality: American
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight
  • Religion: Christianity
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Josh Winterhalt’s Husband (Wife): Sarah Wayne
  • Josh Winterhalt’s Children: Keala Winterhalt, Oakes Wayne
  • Josh Winterhalt’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 9 inches
  • Josh Winterhalt’s Height in Centimetres: 175 kg
  • Josh Winterhalt’s Net Worth: $2 million
  • Famous For: Being a Mixed Martial Artist

How Old is Josh Winterhalt?

Josh Winterhalt is 48 years old. He was born Joshua Michael Winterhalt in August 1975, though his exact birthday is not known. He was born in New Hampshire in the United States which confers American nationality on him. However, his ethnic background is said to be Caucasian and that is all that is known about his family background.

The dearth of information about Josh’s personal data stems from the fact that he is not the type that deliberately goes all out to court publicity.

Talking about his academic journey, Josh went to elementary and high school in his locality but when the time came for him to proceed for higher studies, he chose to pitch his tent with Dartmouth College. The academic institution is renowned as a private Ivy League research university based in Hanover, New Hampshire.

Josh’s course of study at Dartmouth College is not known just as his year of graduation. It’s only known that he met the woman who would become his wife while studying at the prestigious academic institution.

What does Sarah Wayne Callies’ Husband Do?

Josh Winterhalt has made a name in the field of combat sports as a Mixed Martial Arts expert. Right from his formative years, he had a healthy dose of interest in combat sports and thus, started training at an early stage.

Following his graduation from Dartmouth College, he went professional with his craft and has been earning his keep as a tutor in combat sports. He prepares students for MMA fights by teaching them how to leverage specific combat techniques.

He has taught in different schools and in the entertainment industry. Winterhalt has been hired several times by moviemakers to help in choreographing, training, and even playing a body double for movie stars in action films.

Another place that Josh has worked is the fitness industry where they hire his services as a trainer for people who need lessons in self-defense, including other martial arts strategies.

Josh Winterhalt Has Been Sarah Wayne Callies’ Husband for Over Two Decades

Josh Winterhalt is one of the very few who are lucky to have an enduring marriage. His marriage has lasted for over two decades and still going strong. He met his significant other, Sarah Wayne Callies, during his days as a student of Dartmouth College. The details of their first meeting are not known but it occurred in the mid-1990. The couple did not commence dating immediately after they met but got together one year later.

While nothing is known about their official engagement, it’s common knowledge that they went on to exchange wedding vows on the 21st of July 2002 after their college graduation. Their wedding ceremony was a private affair with just family and friends in attendance. Following their nuptials, Josh and Sarah relocated to Canada where they lived for a while but they seem to be back in the United States.

The strong bond that Josh and Sarah share seem to be the secret to their long-lasting relationship. Despite the fact that Josh doesn’t like to deal with too much publicity, he has been severally spotted at public events and occasions just to support his wife’s career.

Their union was barely four years in the early part of 2006 when they graced the FoxGolden Globes After Party hosted in Beverly Hills, California.

Josh Winterhalt’s Wife is an Actress

Sarah Wayne has been part of the entertainment industry for many years as a movie and television actress.

Born on the 1st of June 1977, Sarah is a native of La Grange in Illinois, United States, and comes from Czech and German ethnic backgrounds. She was born to Valerie Wayne (mother) and David Callies (father). While Valerie is a professor of English, David earns a living as a professor of law. They are both employed by the University of Hawaii.

Josh Winterhalt’s wife was around 26 when she recorded her acting debut on the set of the television show, Queens Supreme in a single episode, and it was the same year that she appeared in one episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2005, she appeared as a guest star in the TV series, Numb3rs as Kim Hall.

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Debuting in theatre production three years later, Sarah graced the stage of The Celestine Prophecy. She went on to score her big break in Fox’s serial drama series entitled Prison Break: The Final Break where she breathed life into the character of Sara Tancredi. She did a reprisal of her character in its sequel, Resurrection: Prison Break in 2017.

Her other notable role was witnessed in the series, The Walking Dead – an AMC hit series that featured her as Lori Grimes in 2010.

Josh has Two Children With Sarah Wayne Callies

The couple was barely four years into their marriage when they welcomed the only fruit of their union, a daughter named Keala Wayne Winterhalt who joined the family on August 2007. Fans got to hear about Sarah’s pregnancy on the 23rd of January 2007 via her social media handle and the baby arrived seven months later.

Keala is already following in her mum’s footsteps as she already made her acting debut at the age of 15. She joined the cast of the 2014 thriller action movie, The Storm, as Grace. Her next acting role was witnessed in 2019 in the mini-series Unspeakable as pre-teen Mya Sanders.

In 2013, Josh Winterhalt and his wife adopted a son whom they named Oakes Wayne. Nothing much is known about the couple’s adopted son. Fans were only told that it was a transracial adoption; the couple also revealed that they have maintained contact with the child’s biological mother to date.

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Chidiebube has been writing and editing articles on movies, entertainment and other juicy things for several years. When he is not writing, he spends time outdoors, lost in the beauty of nature or simply travelling around the world. Thank goodness he can do the later with any internet-enabled device

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