Josh Lawson
Biography
Josh Lawson is an Australian actor born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on July 22, 1981. Also known as Joshua Lawson, he was born and raised in Brisbane and attended St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. His known acting credits total 57. He is recognized for his role as Doug Gugghenheim in House of Lies, which began in 2012, and as Tate in Superstore, which started in 2015. He also portrayed Kano in the 2021 film Mortal Kombat and Bruce in St. Denis Medical, which began in 2024.
Career overview
Josh Lawson is an Australian actor born on July 22, 1981, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Also known as Joshua Lawson, he was born and raised in Brisbane, where he attended St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. Over the course of his career, Lawson has accumulated 57 known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.
Lawson is recognized for several prominent television and film roles. His television work includes playing Doug Gugghenheim in the 2012 series House of Lies, portraying Tate in the 2015 series Superstore, and appearing as Bruce in the 2024 series St. Denis Medical. In film, he is known for his role as Kano in the 2021 feature film Mortal Kombat.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- Mortal Kombat II (2026) as Kano
- Cop This (2026) as AJ
- St. Denis Medical (2024) as Bruce Schweitz
- Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024) as Zane
- True Spirit (2023) as Roger Watson
- All That Sex (2023) Original Film Writer
- Would I Lie to You? (2022) as Self - Panelist
- Blaze (2022) as Jake
- Mortal Kombat (2021) as Kano
- Taboo (2021) Writer
- Long Story Short (2021) as Patrick
- Long Story Short (2021) Executive Producer
- Long Story Short (2021) Director
- Long Story Short (2021) Screenplay
- Holly Slept Over (2020) as Noel
- Bombshell (2019) as James Murdoch
- Cobra Kai (2018) as Owen
- Becoming Bond (2017) as George
- Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story (2017) as Paul Hogan
- The Doppel Chain (2017) as Thomas
- Wrecked (2016) as Eric
- The Eleven O'Clock (2016) as Terry Phillips
- The Eleven O'Clock (2016) Writer
- The Eleven O'Clock (2016) Producer
- Kiki: Love to Love (2016) Original Film Writer
- Kiki: Love to Love (2016) Executive Producer
- Superstore (2015) as Tate
- Warning Labels (2015) as Gil
- Border Protection Squad (2015) as Emma Kilkearney
- The Little Death (2014) as Paul
- The Little Death (2014) Director
- The Little Death (2014) Writer
- Smithston (2014) Screenplay
- Growing Up and Other Lies (2014) as Jake
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Guest Quizmaster
- Have You Been Paying Attention? (2013) as Self - Panellist
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) as Kench Allenby
- Free Birds (2013) as Gus (Voice)
- Rocket Dog (2013) as Bob (voice)
- House of Lies Live (2013) as Self
- Crave (2013) as Aiden
- House of Lies (2012) as Doug Guggenheim
- The Campaign (2012) as Tripp
- Freeloaders (2012) as Dave
- Any Questions for Ben? (2012) as Ben
- House of Lies: Fridays at Galweather (2012) as Doug Guggenheim
- Agony Uncles (2012) as Self
- Pet (2011) as Julian
- Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away (2011) as Michael Sullivan
- The Wedding Party (2010) as Steve
- Romantically Challenged (2010) as Shawn Goldwater
- Hawke (2010) as Grant Nihill
- After the Credits (2010) as Rude Passenger
- After the Credits (2010) Director
- After the Credits (2010) Screenplay
- Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009)
- Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation (2009) as Self - Contestant
- Wipeout (2009)
- Spaced (2008) as Ben
- Sea Patrol (2007) as Toby 'Chefo' Jones
- The Librarians (2007) as Lachie Davis
- Chandon Pictures (2007)
- Thank God You're Here (2006)
- Thank God You're Here (2006) as Self - Guest Judge
- Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006) as ER Doctor
- BoyTown (2006) as Andy
- Arrested Development (2003) as Astronaut Lovel
- The Day of the Roses (1998) as Mark Shuttler
- Shredded Director
- Shredded Writer
- Good Night June as Will
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Josh Lawson best known for?
Josh Lawson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mortal Kombat II (2026), St. Denis Medical (2024), Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024), True Spirit (2023).
When and where was Josh Lawson born?
Josh Lawson was born on July 22, 1981 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
How many credits does Josh Lawson have?
Josh Lawson has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1998 to 2026.
What is Josh Lawson's background in cinema and television?
Josh Lawson is an Australian actor born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on July 22, 1981. Also known as Joshua Lawson, he was born and raised in Brisbane and attended St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. His known acting credits total 57. He is recognized for his role as Doug Gugghenheim in House of Lies, which beg...