Josh Holloway
Biography
Josh Lee Holloway, born on July 20, 1969, in San Jose, California, is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as James Sawyer Ford on the television show Lost and as Will Bowman on the science fiction drama Colony, and he most recently had a recurring role in season 3 of the western series Yellowstone. He grew up as the second of four boys, born to a nurse mother and a surveyor father. When he was two, his family moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, and he was raised in Free Home, Georgia. He attended Cherokee High School and is related to Baptist preacher Dr. Dale Holloway, author and World War II prisoner of war Carl Holloway, and is a descendant of Robert E. Lee.
Career overview
Josh Lee Holloway is an American actor born on July 20, 1969, in San Jose, California. He is best known for his television roles portraying James Sawyer Ford on the show Lost and Will Bowman on the science fiction drama Colony. More recently, he appeared in a recurring role during the third season of the western series Yellowstone.
Holloway was the second of four boys born to a nurse mother and a surveyor father. When he was two years old, his family moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, and he was raised in Free Home, Georgia. He attended Cherokee High School and is related to Baptist preacher Dr. Dale Holloway, author and World War II prisoner of war Carl Holloway, and is a descendant of Robert E. Lee.
Throughout his professional acting career, Holloway has accumulated forty-six known acting credits. His work spans popular television dramas and science fiction series, establishing his presence across network and cable television productions.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- He Bled Neon (2026)
- The Paper (2025) as Josh Holloway
- Duster (2025) as Jim Ellis
- Getting LOST (2024) as Self
- LOST: Circle (2023) as James Sawyer
- Amazing Stories (2020) as Wayne Wilkes
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Yellowstone (2018) as Roarke
- Drop the Mic (2017) as Self
- Drop the Mic (2017)
- Colony (2016) as Will Bowman
- Colony (2016) Executive Producer
- Ride with Norman Reedus (2016) as Self
- There's Only One America's Team (2016) as Narrator
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self
- Intelligence (2014) as Gabriel Black
- Intelligence (2014) Producer
- Sabotage (2014) as Eddie "Neck" Jordan
- Paranoia (2013) as Agent Gamble
- Battle of the Year (2013) as Jason Blake
- Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) as Hanaway
- Stay Cool (2011) as Wino
- Five (2011) as Bill
- The Talk (2010) as Self
- Community (2009) as Black Rider
- Yo Gabba Gabba! (2007)
- Whisper (2007) as Max Truemont
- Lost (2004) as James Sawyer
- Good Girls Don't (2004) as Eric
- NCIS (2003) as Sheriff
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- The Lyon's Den (2003)
- Dr. Benny (2003) as Pheb
- Sabretooth (2002) as Trent Parks
- Against All Evidence (2002) as (uncredited)
- Moving August (2002) as Loren Carol
- Mi Amigo (2002) as Younger Pal
- Cold Heart (2001) as Sean
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Kenny Richmond
- Angel (1999) as Good Looking Guy
- The View (1997) as Self
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Ben Wiley
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self - Guest
- People's Choice Awards (1975) as Self - Presenter
- One Second After as John Matherson
- Reimagined as Chuck Barnett
- Flint as James Kettleman
- Flint Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Josh Holloway best known for?
Josh Holloway is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Paper (2025), Duster (2025), Amazing Stories (2020), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Josh Holloway born?
Josh Holloway was born on July 20, 1969 in San Jose, California, USA.
How many credits does Josh Holloway have?
Josh Holloway has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Josh Holloway's background in cinema and television?
Josh Lee Holloway, born on July 20, 1969, in San Jose, California, is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as James Sawyer Ford on the television show Lost and as Will Bowman on the science fiction drama Colony, and he most recently had a recurring role in season 3 of the western series Yellowstone. He gre...