Josh Lawson

Josh Lawson (born 22 July 1981) is an Australian actor. He is known for his role as Doug Guggenheim in House of Lies, Tate Staskiewicz in the first three seasons of the NBC sitcom Superstore and as Kano in the 2021 film Mortal Kombat and its 2026 sequel. Since 2024, he stars as Dr. Bruce Schweitz in St. Denis Medical.

Early life Born in 1981, He graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2001. He also spent one year studying improvisation techniques in Los Angeles at The Second City, The Groundlings, ACME Comedy Theatre and I.O. West. His older brother is actor Ben Lawson.

In 2003, Lawson was awarded a Mike Walsh Fellowship.

Career Television Lawson has had guest-starring roles in such popular Australian television programs as Blue Heelers and Home & Away, and is known for his appearances on the improv comedy program Thank God You're Here and on the Australian drama Sea Patrol and comedy The Librarians. He also had a guest role in the comedy Wilfred and starred in several television commercials, including advertisements for Coca-Cola Cherry and Gold Class cinemas.

He portrayed Tate Staskiewicz, the pharmacist in the series' titular setting, on the sitcom Superstore for three seasons.

Lawson also hosted Wipeout Australia with James Brayshaw.

Lawson played Ben in the American pilot Spaced and Shawn on Romantically Challenged for ABC. Since its inception in 2012, he has played management consultant Doug Guggenheim on Showtime's House of Lies.

In 2017, he played the title role in Hoges: The Paul Hogan Story.

Lawson currently stars on NBC's hit comedy, St. Denis Medical. The show was recently renewed for a third season.

Film In 2006, Lawson made his feature film debut in BoyTown. He had the starring role in the 2012 Australian comedy film Any Questions for Ben?, created by Working Dog Productions. He also appeared alongside Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis in the 2012 comedy film The Campaign, as well as Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues and Crave.

His feature directing debut The Little Death which he also wrote and starred in, was released in 2014.

Lawson was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film in 2018 for The Eleven O'Clock, a short film he wrote and starred in.

In 2018, Lawson portrayed "Dave Johnson" in the comedy pilot for the CBS series Here Comes the Neighborhood (later The Neighborhood), but was replaced by actor Max Greenfield before the series was picked up by the network.

In August 2019, Lawson was cast in the Mortal Kombat reboot as Kano.

Other work During 2006 and 2007, Lawson was a regular guest co-host on the Australian radio comedy show Get This which aired on Triple M. In 2013, he voiced the role of Bob in the Cartoon Hangover short film Rocket Dog.

As of 2021, Lawson has authored two children's books, Shoo Grumpers Shoo! and The Internot.

Filmography Film

Television Year Title Role Notes 1997 Trevor 2 episodes1998 Medivac Rob Episode: "Denial" Mark Shuttler Miniseries; 2 episodes 2002 TwentyfourSeven Tony White 13 episodes 2004 Home and Away Felix Walters 3 episodes2006 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 episodes2007 Sea Patrol Toby "Chefo" Jones 13 episodes Lachie Davis 6 episodes 2007–2009 Chandon Pictures Carmichael Chandon 11 episodes 2009 Wipeout Australia Himself (Presenter) 8 episodes2010 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

Web Year Title Role Notes 2013 Rocket Dog Bob (voice) Short film