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Josh Lawson(II)

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  • Writer
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Josh Lawson
Stars Karl Urban, Josh Lawson, Tati Gabrielle, Adeline Rudolph, Martyn Ford, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee, and Mehcad Brooks discuss Johnny Cage's famed "nut punch," the sequel's raised stakes, how to prepare for intense fight sequences, and the surprising hidden talents they bring off-screen.
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Josh Lawson was born on 22 July 1981 in Queensland, Australia. He is an actor and writer, known for The Little Death (2014), Mortal Kombat (2021) and Mortal Kombat II (2026).
BornJuly 22, 1981
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BornJuly 22, 1981
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Known for

    Josh Lawson, Lisa McCune, Bojana Novakovic, Patrick Brammall, and Kate Mulvany in The Little Death (2014)
    The Little Death
    7.0
    • Paul
    • 2014
    Hiroyuki Sanada and Joe Taslim in Mortal Kombat (2021)
    Mortal Kombat
    6.1
    • Kano
    • 2021
    Tadanobu Asano, Damon Herriman, Josh Lawson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Karl Urban, Ana Thu Nguyen, CJ Bloomfield, Lewis Tan, Mehcad Brooks, Chin Han, Jessica McNamee, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Desmond Chiam, Max Huang, Tati Gabrielle, Martyn Ford, and Adeline Rudolph in Mortal Kombat II (2026)
    Mortal Kombat II
    6.3
    • Kano
    • 2026
    Damon Herriman and Josh Lawson in The Eleven O'Clock (2016)
    The Eleven O'Clock
    7.6
    Short
    • Terry Phillips
    • 2016

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Cop This
      • AJ
      • Post-production
      • TV Movie
      • 2026
    • Tadanobu Asano, Damon Herriman, Josh Lawson, Hiroyuki Sanada, Karl Urban, Ana Thu Nguyen, CJ Bloomfield, Lewis Tan, Mehcad Brooks, Chin Han, Jessica McNamee, Joe Taslim, Ludi Lin, Desmond Chiam, Max Huang, Tati Gabrielle, Martyn Ford, and Adeline Rudolph in Mortal Kombat II (2026)
      Mortal Kombat II
      6.3
      • Kano
      • 2026
    • David Alan Grier, Josh Lawson, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Kaliko Kauahi, Allison Tolman, Mekki Leeper, and Kahyun Kim in St. Denis Medical (2024)
      St. Denis Medical
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Bruce
      • 2024–2026
    • Whitney Rice in Good Night June (2025)
      Good Night June
      Short
      • Will
      • 2025
    • Genevieve Hegney, Troy Kinne, Kevin Hofbauer, and Tiana Hogben in Full Story (2025)
      Full Story
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Dog Walker 1
      • 2025
    • The Strange Chores (2019)
      The Strange Chores
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Wolfman
      • Genie
      • The Pimple ...
      • 2019–2024
    • Mary-Louise Parker, Eric Bauza, and Chloe De Los Santos in Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (2024)
      Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp
      4.5
      • Zane
      • 2024
    • Teagan Croft in True Spirit (2023)
      True Spirit
      6.8
      • Roger Watson
      • 2023
    • Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Tanner Buchanan, Gianni DeCenzo, and Xolo Maridueña in Cobra Kai (2018)
      Cobra Kai
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Owen
      • 2022
    • Simon Baker, Josh Lawson, Yael Stone, and Julia Savage in Blaze (2022)
      Blaze
      5.9
      • Jake
      • 2022
    • Alyssa Milano, Josh Lawson, Kelly Stables, and Kyle Bornheimer in Romantically Challenged (2010)
      Romantically Challenged
      5.3
      TV Series
      • Shawn Goldwater
      • 2010–2021
    • Hiroyuki Sanada and Joe Taslim in Mortal Kombat (2021)
      Mortal Kombat
      6.1
      • Kano
      • 2021
    • Rafe Spall and Zahra Newman in Long Story Short (2021)
      Long Story Short
      6.6
      • Patrick
      • 2021
    • Toby Truslove and Ed Kavalee in Teenage Rangers (2020)
      Teenage Rangers
      TV Short
      • Luke
      • 2020
    • Nathalie Emmanuel in Holly Slept Over (2020)
      Holly Slept Over
      5.6
      • Noel
      • 2020
    • Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and Margot Robbie in Bombshell (2019)
      Bombshell
      6.8
      • James Murdoch
      • 2019

    Writer

    • Rafe Spall and Zahra Newman in Long Story Short (2021)
      Long Story Short
      6.6
      • written by
      • 2021
    • Damon Herriman and Josh Lawson in The Eleven O'Clock (2016)
      The Eleven O'Clock
      7.6
      Short
      • writer
      • 2016
    • Kiki, Love to Love (2016)
      Kiki, Love to Love
      6.4
      • based on a film by
      • 2016
    • Kinne (2014)
      Kinne
      7.3
      TV Series
      • co-writer
      • 2014–2015
    • Josh Lawson, Lisa McCune, Bojana Novakovic, Patrick Brammall, and Kate Mulvany in The Little Death (2014)
      The Little Death
      7.0
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Damon Herriman in Smithston (2014)
      Smithston
      8.8
      Short
      • screenplay
      • 2014
    • The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting (2013)
      The Elegant Gentleman's Guide to Knife Fighting
      7.4
      TV Mini Series
      • contributing writer
      • 2013
    • Toby Truslove and Ed Kavalee in Scumbus (2012)
      Scumbus
      5.3
      • story
      • 2012
    • Roz Hammond and Adam Zwar in Some Say Love (2011)
      Some Say Love
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2011
    • After the Credits (2010)
      After the Credits
      7.4
      Short
      • written by
      • 2010
    • Ed Kavalee in TV Burp (2009)
      TV Burp
      7.0
      TV Series
      • writer
      • 2009
    • Law and Order: Really Special Victims Unit
      5.6
      Short
      • writer
      • 2009
    • Stupid Stupid Man (2006)
      Stupid Stupid Man
      7.1
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2008

    Director

    • Rafe Spall and Zahra Newman in Long Story Short (2021)
      Long Story Short
      6.6
      • directed by
      • 2021
    • Calum Worthy, Jessica Renee Russell, and Brooke Markham in Cassandra French's Finishing School (2017)
      Cassandra French's Finishing School
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Josh Lawson, Lisa McCune, Bojana Novakovic, Patrick Brammall, and Kate Mulvany in The Little Death (2014)
      The Little Death
      7.0
      • Director
      • 2014
    • After the Credits (2010)
      After the Credits
      7.4
      Short
      • Director
      • 2010
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

    Videos29

    'Mortal Kombat II' Cast Answer Burning Questions
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    'Mortal Kombat II' Cast Answer Burning Questions
    Free Birds
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    Free Birds
    Free Birds
    Clip 1:15
    Free Birds
    Free Birds
    Clip 1:40
    Free Birds
    Getting Into Character with the Cast of 'Mortal Kombat'
    Interview 3:09
    Getting Into Character with the Cast of 'Mortal Kombat'
    Which 'Mortal Kombat' Cast Member Would Fight With Dorothy's Ruby Slippers?
    Interview 2:12
    Which 'Mortal Kombat' Cast Member Would Fight With Dorothy's Ruby Slippers?
    Official Trailer - Season 2
    Trailer 1:01
    Official Trailer - Season 2

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Instagram
    • Alternative names
      • Joshua Lawaon
    • Height
      • 6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
    • Born
      • July 22, 1981
      • Queensland, Australia
    • Parents
      • Dianne Russ
    • Relatives
        Jordan Lawson(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Played Jasper in Chicks Will Dig You (writer: Toby Shmitz), Belvoir St, Sydney (2003)

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      He graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 2001.
    • Nickname
      • JD

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