Corey Parker was the actor who played Josh , one of Grace Adler’s boyfriends on Will & Grace.

Who Corey Parker Was on Will & Grace

  • He had a recurring role in seasons 2–3 of Will & Grace.
  • His character’s name was Josh, a sensitive, calm, wellness‑guru type who dated Grace (Debra Messing).
  • Josh appeared in about five episodes and was written as a grounded, quieter contrast to Grace’s usually chaotic love life.
  • His arc ended when Grace had to choose between Josh and another love interest, Ben (played by Gregory Hines), in the season 3 premiere.

Quick background on Corey Parker (the actor)

  • American actor and acting coach, born in 1964.
  • Best known on TV for his recurring role as Josh on Will & Grace.
  • Also appeared in shows like Flying Blind , Thirtysomething , As the World Turns , and Nashville , plus films like Friday the 13th Part V , 9½ Weeks , Biloxi Blues , and The Rainmaker.
  • Later became a respected acting coach, working with actors on projects including Ms. Marvel and Sun Records.

In reruns today, viewers often “rediscover” Josh as Grace’s quieter, more grounded boyfriend whose short run still feels memorable because of Parker’s understated, realistic performance.

TL;DR: Corey Parker was the actor who played Josh, Grace Adler’s gentle, wellness‑guru boyfriend in a short but memorable multi‑episode arc on Will & Grace.

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