Joshua Close

Joshua Close

44 · Born: Aug 31, 1981

Personal Details

BornAug 31, 1981 Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Relatives
  • Justin Tyler Close (Sibling)

Biography

Joshua Close's early life unfolded outside the vibrant city of Toronto, Canada, serving as the backdrop for his formative years.

His professional journey commenced with a notable role as Viktor Bokov in Kathryn Bigelow's cinematic masterpiece, "K:19: The Widowmaker", opposite the legendary Harrison Ford.

Throughout his illustrious career, Joshua has had the privilege of starring in numerous television series and films, earning critical acclaim and accolades, including a Gemini award for his captivating performance in "Thorne: Sleepyhead".

He has had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the most esteemed directors in the industry, including P.T. Anderson and Steven Spielberg, further solidifying his reputation as a talented and versatile actor.

In addition to his work on screen, Joshua has also made a name for himself on stage, most recently appearing in the hit production of "The Lonely Few" at Geffen.

Beyond his acting pursuits, Joshua has also ventured into the realm of filmmaking, both as a writer and director, with his work receiving recognition at internationally acclaimed festivals.

Currently, Joshua divides his time between the bustling cities of Los Angeles and Toronto, where he is often joined by his brother, Justin Tyler Close, a fellow filmmaker.

In his personal life, Joshua has been married to the talented actress Alex McKenna since 2016, sharing a deep connection and a passion for the arts.

Career

2025
2023
Monica
Monica as Paul
Plan B
Plan B as Andy Tremblay
2020
Within These Walls
Within These Walls as Ben Shields
III
III as William
2017
Sensum
Sensum as Mathew Mitchell
Go North
Go North as Martin
2016
Person of Interest
Person of Interest as Jeff Blackwell
2015
Solace
Solace as Linus Harp
2014
2013
The Privileged
The Privileged as Richard Hunter
2012
The Master
The Master as Wayne Gregory
2011
The Craigslist Killer
The Craigslist Killer as Detective Frye
2010
Thorne: Sleepyhead
Thorne: Sleepyhead as Josh Ramsey
2009
The Unusuals
The Unusuals as Detective Henry Cole
2008
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still as Flash Chamber Engineer
2007
The Third Eye
The Third Eye as Jake Printz
Full of It
Full of It as Kyle Plunkett
Diary of the Dead
Diary of the Dead as Jason Creed
2006
2003
Twist
Twist as Oliver
Adam & Eve
Adam & Eve as Michael
2012
In Their Skin
In Their Skin as Story, Screenplay