Josh Anderson (Neighbours)

Josh Anderson
Neighbours character
Portrayed by	Jeremy Angerson
Duration	1990–1992
First appearance	5 February 1990 (1990-02-05)
Last appearance	14 April 1992 (1992-04-14)
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Don Battye
In-universe information Other names Joshua Anderson Occupation Student Stripper Wife Melissa Jarrett (c. 2003–)[1] Daughters 2[2]

Josh Anderson is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Jeremy Angerson. He first appeared on-screen in the episode airing on 5 February 1990. He arrives in Erinsborough following his father's relocation to the area. Producers hired Angerson because they were increasing the size of the male cast. Josh is characterised as academically bright and good at chemistry. Angerson has described Josh as "naïve and a bit unpredictable" and "honest". During his tenure Josh helped to form the show's group of teenage characters consisting of himself, Todd Landers (Kristian Schmid), Melissa Jarrett (Jade Amenta) and Cody Willis (Amelia Frid). Other stories included a relationship with Phoebe Bright (Simone Robertson), the issue of temporary blindness and Josh becoming a stripper. The latter storyline challenged Angerson who felt nervous portraying a stripper. He later described filming Josh's stripping scenes as "pretty horrendous" and an "horrific experience".

Angerson finished filming his final scenes in March 1992 and Josh departed the series during the episode broadcast on 14 April 1992. Following his departure, Angerson missed the excitement that playing Josh gave him. The character was well received by critics of the genre. Josh's transformation from shy school boy to stripper was praised by Hilary Kingsley from the Daily Mirror. Josh's character development garnered him the label of the show's heart-throb character of the early 1990s.