When you marry an actress who played parts in globally successful shows like Prison Break and The Walking Dead, being thrust into the spotlight comes with the territory.
That’s precisely what happened to Josh Winterhalt, a martial arts instructor who made millions of dollars doing the job he loves, marrying the love Sarah Wayne Callies of his life from college.
The bad news is that we don’t know how he did it since the man is as private as Batman. The good news is that this short post has everything you need to know about him.
Who Is Josh Winterhalt?
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Josh Winterhalt is a successful martial arts instructor. He’s best known for being Sarah Wayne Callies’ husband.
Callies, known for her roles in “Prison Break” and “The Walking Dead,” Has been married since 2002 and has a biological and adopted child.
Let’s look at some basic facts about Josh Winterhalt first, though:
| Full Name | Joshua M. Winterhalt |
| Nickname | Josh |
| Date of Birth | August, 1975 |
| Age | 48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Place of Birth | New Hampshire, USA |
| Current Residence Place | Vancouver, British Columbia, CA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnic Background | Caucasian |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| No. of Siblings | One |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| No. of Children | Two, Keala Winterhalt and Oakes Wayne |
| Spouse | Sarah Wayne Callies |
| Profession | Mixed Martial Arts Instructor |
| Educational Background | Dartmouth College |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Josh Winterhalt’s Early Life
Joshua Michael Winterhalt was born in August 1975 in New Hampshire, making him 49 years old at the time of writing. That’s all we know about his childhood since he didn’t come to fame until he married.
For now, all we know is that he fell in love with martial arts (especially Karate) when he was a child, which formed the cornerstone of his career.
Also, after completing high school, Winterhalt attended Dartmouth College, an Ivy League institution in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Meeting His Future Wife
Josh met his wife, Sarah Wayne Callies, at Dartmouth in the mid-1990s. Their relationship blossomed while at the college, where they pursued their respective studies—Winterhalt in martial arts and Callies in drama.
The couple began dating in 2001. After approximately one year of dating, they decided to take the next step in their relationship.
On July 21, 2002, they exchanged vows and became husband and wife. Then, the world started to know more about Josh, the man Sarah Wayne chose to give her heart to.
Following their marriage, Winterhalt and Callies have built a life together, welcoming two children: Keala Winterhalt, born in August 2007, and Oakes Wayne, adopted in 2013.
Keala is now 17 years old and has already appeared in movies and TV series, such as The Storm and Unspeakable.
Josh Winterhalt’s Career
We’re back to the part where we are left in the dark. Josh was spotlighted when he married a famous actress but disappeared again to maintain a private life.
Accordingly, the specifics of what he does for a living aren’t available. We know he is a martial arts instructor who practices karate, jiu-jitsu, and kickboxing.
As of October 2024, he’s yet to appear in any movie or TV show (besides interviews and such). This is surprising since his wife can help him pave his way to success on the red carpet.
She did appear in multiple films, including Whisper (2007), Black Gold (2011), and Pay the Ghost (2015).
Still, the man values life behind the scenes, where he can provide for his family away from the spotlight. We can respect that.
Josh Winterhalt’s Net Worth
As of 2024, Josh Winterhalt’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, a number that’s a bit too much to acquire from martial arts alone.
We’re sure that his wife has contributed to that number one way or the other. Her net worth, estimated at $5 million, comes primarily from her successful acting career.
Final Words
Josh Winterhalt suddenly rose to fame when he married Sarah Wayne, and then quickly went back behind the shadows again after his marriage trend was off the media.
The two met during college and have enjoyed over 20 years of marriage together.
With a couple of multimillion-dollar passions for martial arts, he can continue to do what he loves, away from the media and without worrying about finances.
They have two kids together, one of whom is already following in her mother’s footsteps and has appeared in multiple movies and TV shows.
