Josh Lawson
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Josh Lawson is an Australian actor best known for his role as Doug Guggenheim in House of Lies, as Dr. Bruce Schweitz in St. Denis Medical, and as Kano in the 2021 film Mortal Kombat.
Infobox
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1997–present
Family
Ben Lawson (brother)
Tables
· Filmography › Film
2006
Hey Stranger
Role(s)
Caller
Notes
Short film
Charmed Robbery
Role(s)
Customer
Notes
Short film
Role(s)
Andy
2007
$quid
Role(s)
Chris
Notes
Short film
2009
Law and Order: Really Special Victims Unit
Role(s)
The pianist
Notes
Short film; also writer
2010
The Wedding Party
Role(s)
Steve
After the Credits
Role(s)
Rude passenger
Notes
Short film; also director and writer
2011
Pet
Role(s)
Julian
Notes
Short film
2012
Role(s)
Ben
Role(s)
Tripp Huggins
Role(s)
Aiden
Role(s)
Dave
2013
Role(s)
Gus / Settler (voice)
Role(s)
Kench Allenby
2014
Role(s)
Jake
Border Protection Squad
Role(s)
Emma
Role(s)
Paul
Notes
Also director and writer;SXSW Audience Award for Narrative SpotlightThessaloniki International Film Festival Audience Award for Open HorizonsNominated – Australian Writers' Guild Award for Feature Film – OriginalNominated – São Paulo International Film Festival Award for Best Feature Film
2016
Role(s)
Terry Phillips
Notes
Short film; also producer and writerAACTA Award for Best Short Fiction FilmLA Shorts Fest Award for Best Short FilmNominated – Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
2017
The Doppel Chain
Role(s)
Thomas
Notes
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2006 | Hey Stranger | Caller | Short film |
| Charmed Robbery | Customer | Short film | |
| BoyTown | Andy | ||
| 2007 | $quid | Chris | Short film |
| 2009 | Law and Order: Really Special Victims Unit | The pianist | Short film; also writer |
| 2010 | The Wedding Party | Steve | |
| After the Credits | Rude passenger | Short film; also director and writer | |
| 2011 | Pet | Julian | Short film |
| 2012 | Any Questions for Ben? | Ben | |
| The Campaign | Tripp Huggins | ||
| Crave | Aiden | ||
| Freeloaders | Dave | ||
| 2013 | Free Birds | Gus / Settler (voice) | |
| Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues | Kench Allenby | ||
| 2014 | Growing Up and Other Lies | Jake | |
| Border Protection Squad | Emma | ||
| The Little Death | Paul | Also director and writer;SXSW Audience Award for Narrative SpotlightThessaloniki International Film Festival Audience Award for Open HorizonsNominated – Australian Writers' Guild Award for Feature Film – OriginalNominated – São Paulo International Film Festival Award for Best Feature Film | |
| 2016 | The Eleven O'Clock | Terry Phillips | Short film; also producer and writerAACTA Award for Best Short Fiction FilmLA Shorts Fest Award for Best Short FilmNominated – Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film |
| 2017 | The Doppel Chain | Thomas | Short film |
| Becoming Bond | George Lazenby | Documentary | |
| 2019 | Bombshell | James Murdoch | |
| 2020 | Holly Slept Over | Noel | |
| 2021 | Long Story Short | Patrick | Also director and writer |
| Mortal Kombat | Kano | ||
| 2023 | True Spirit | Roger Watson | |
| 2024 | Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp | Zane | |
| 2026 | Mortal Kombat II | Kano | Post-production |
· Filmography › Television
1998
2006
Role(s)
ER Doctor
Notes
Episode: "Autopsy Room Four"
2006–2009
Role(s)
Thank God You're Here
Notes
Himself
2007
2007–2009
Role(s)
Chandon Pictures
Notes
Carmichael Chandon
2010
2023
2024–present
Role(s)
St. Denis Medical
Notes
Dr. Bruce
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1997 | The Wayne Manifesto | Trevor | 2 episodes |
| 1998 | Medivac | Rob | Episode: "Denial" |
| The Day of the Roses | Mark Shuttler | Miniseries; 2 episodes | |
| 2002 | TwentyfourSeven | Tony White | 13 episodes |
| 2004 | Home and Away | Felix Walters | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | Blue Heelers | David Murray | 5 episodes |
| All Saints | Nick Bagnall | Episode: "Tough Love" | |
| Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King | ER Doctor | Episode: "Autopsy Room Four" | |
| 2006–2009 | Thank God You're Here | Himself | 9 episodes |
| 2007 | Sea Patrol | Toby "Chefo" Jones | 13 episodes |
| The Librarians | Lachie Davis | 6 episodes | |
| 2007–2009 | Chandon Pictures | Carmichael Chandon | 11 episodes |
| 2009 | Wipeout Australia | Himself (Presenter) | 8 episodes |
| 2010 | Wilfred | Spencer | Episode: "The Dog Father" |
| Hawke | Grant Nihill | Television film | |
| Romantically Challenged | Shawn Goldwater | 6 episodes | |
| 2011 | Underbelly Files: The Man Who Got Away | Michael Sullivan | Television film |
| 2012 | Lowdown | Mark Hardy | Episode: "A Bollywood Ending" |
| 2012–2016 | House of Lies | Doug Guggenheim | 58 episodes |
| 2014 | Kinne | Guest Cast | 6 episodes |
| 2015–2018 | Superstore | Tate Staskiewicz | Recurring role |
| 2016 | Wrecked | Eric | Episode: "The Adventures of Beth and Lamar" |
| 2017 | Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story | Paul Hogan | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Welcome to the Neighborhood | Dave | Unaired pilot (replaced by Max Greenfield) |
| 2021 | Have You Been Paying Attention? | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2022 | Cobra Kai | Owen | 1 episode |
| 2023 | Would I Lie To You? Australia | Himself | 1 episode |
| 2024–present | St. Denis Medical | Dr. Bruce | Main role |
· Filmography › Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2013 | Rocket Dog | Bob (voice) | Short film |
References
- The Sunday Mailhttp://www.couriermail.com.au/ipad/lawsons-ballad-about-falling-in-love/news-story/b43c7eda38646f566308f1d1ae18ccd0
- "Mike Walsh O.B.E. - Official Website"http://www.mikewalsh.com.au/fellowships/
- "James Brayshsaw is no wipeout"http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/james-brayshsaw-is-no-wipeout/story-e6freye0-1111118142722
- "Josh Lawson"https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0493257/
- The Agehttps://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/any-questions-for-ben-20120209-1rp05.html
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2018/01/oscar-nominations-2018-academy-award-nominees-1202266874/
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2019/08/lewis-tan-jessica-mcnamee-josh-lawson-mortal-kombat-new-line-1202704502/
- YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9WYRTCoOsA