Josh Lawson
Actor · Writer
Not many careers reach this level, and Josh Lawson is an Australian actor who has turned recognition into a durable career rather than a moment. The career has been built at studio scale rather than at the margins. his Kano in 'Mortal Kombat' is the role the wider public knows. 'Bombshell' is a second title with an audience of its own. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'The Eleven O'Clock'.
Josh Lawson
Actor · Writer
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Jul 22, 1981
Age45years
Movies25
Series14
Not many careers reach this level, and Josh Lawson is an Australian actor who has turned recognition into a durable career rather than a moment. The career has been built at studio scale rather than at the margins. his Kano in 'Mortal Kombat' is the role the wider public knows. 'Bombshell' is a second title with an audience of its own. He earned a the Academy Award nomination for 'The Eleven O'Clock'.
Movies
Plays Kano
Mortal Kombat II
2026
Plays Kano
Mortal Kombat
2021
Plays James Murdoch
Bombshell
2019
Plays Gus (Voice)
Free Birds
2013
Plays Zane
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
2024
Plays Kench Allenby
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013
Plays Tripp
The Campaign
2012
Director
Plays Patrick
Long Story Short
2021
Plays Roger Watson
True Spirit
2023
Director
Plays Paul
The Little Death
2014
Plays Bob (voice)
Rocket Dog
2013
Plays Gil
Warning Labels
2015
Plays Noel
Holly Slept Over
2020
Plays Julian
Pet
2011
Writer
Plays Terry Phillips
The Eleven O'Clock
2016
Plays Jake
Blaze
2022
Plays Ben
Any Questions for Ben?
2012
Plays Steve
The Wedding Party
2010
Plays Jake
Growing Up and Other Lies
2014
Plays Dave
Freeloaders
2012
Plays Aiden
Crave
2013
Plays Andy
BoyTown
2006
Plays Thomas
The Doppel Chain
2017
TV Shows
Plays Doug Guggenheim
House of Lies
2012
Plays Bruce Schweitz
St. Denis Medical
2024
Plays Toby 'Chefo' Jones
Sea Patrol
2007
Plays Tate
Superstore
2015
Plays Lachie Davis
The Librarians
2007
Plays Doug Guggenheim
House of Lies: Fridays at Galweather
2012
Plays Shawn Goldwater
Romantically Challenged
2010
Plays Self - Guest Judge
Thank God You're Here
2006
Plays Paul Hogan
Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story
2017
Plays Mark Shuttler
The Day of the Roses
1998
Plays Eric
Wrecked
2016
Plays Owen
Cobra Kai
2018
Plays Astronaut Lovel
Arrested Development
2003
Plays ER Doctor
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
2006
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Cop This
Full Filmography 39
Mortal Kombat II
Kano
2026
St. Denis Medical
Bruce Schweitz · 44 episodes
2024–
Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
Zane
2024
Thank God You're Here
Self - Guest Judge
2023Season 5
True Spirit
Roger Watson
2023
Cobra Kai
Owen
2022Season 5
Blaze
Jake
2022
Mortal Kombat
Kano
2021
Long Story Short
Patrick
2021
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Josh Lawson and where are they from?
Josh Lawson is 45 years old, born on July 22, 1981 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Josh Lawson?
Josh Lawson is best known for roles in Mortal Kombat, Bombshell, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.
How many movies has Josh Lawson been in?
Over a 20-year career (since 2006), Josh Lawson has appeared in 25 movies and 13 TV shows.
What was Josh Lawson's first movie?
The career of Josh Lawson began with BoyTown (2006).
What is Josh Lawson's most recent movie or series?
Josh Lawson's most recent release is Cop This, which premiered on September 23, 2026.
What TV shows has Josh Lawson appeared in?
On television, Josh Lawson has appeared in Cobra Kai, Arrested Development, Superstore, House of Lies.
Josh Lawson
1981-07-22 · Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Josh Lawson is an Australian actor best known for his role as Doug Gugghenheim in House of Lies (2012), Tate in Superstore (2015), Kano in the 2021 film Mortal Kombat, and Bruce in St. Denis Medical (2024).