Josh Holloway

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Biography

Prior to his high profile gig on the successful mystery/sci-fi series, Holloway struggled to find his way once he committed to becoming an actor, landing bit parts on shows like "Angel" (The WB, 1999-2004) and "Walker, Texas Ranger" (CBS, 1993-2001) while appearing in low-budget movies like "Mi Amigo" (1999) and "Doctor Benny" (2003). But once he joined the soon-to-be celebrated ensemble cast of "Lost," Holloway's fortunes changed overnight - …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

Joshua Lee Holloway on July 20, 1969 in San Jose, California, USA

Career Milestones

2011

Cast opposite Tom Cruise in "Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol," directed by Brad Bird

2011

Landed a featured role in the anthology film "Five" (Lifetime)

2010

Nominated for the 2010 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actor: Fantasy/Sci-Fi

2009

Joined the cast of the Polish Brothers' comedy "Stay Cool"

2007

Starred as a convicted felon in the horror film "Whisper"

2004

Breakthrough role, playing ex-con man James 'Sawyer' Ford on the ABC ensemble drama series "Lost"

2002

Played the lead role in the Sci Fi Channel movie "Sabretooth"

2002

Co-starred with Eddie McClintock and Sarah Wynter in "Moving August"

2001

First feature opposite Nastassja Kinski in "Cold Heart"

1999

Landed first television appearance on The WB's "Angel"

Left school to pursue a modeling career in New York

Moved with family to Georgia when he was two

Awards

2006

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Lost