Josiah Black was a Canadian actor of Thai heritage best known for his roles in Sex and the Single Alien and Kindergarten Cop 2.
He played Edgar Munsen in Jigsaw.
Early Life[]
Josiah Black was born in Thailand, where he spent the first five years of his life until his family moved to Mission, a suburb in British Columbia, Canada. There, he discovered his passion for the creative arts as a guitarist and singer in a rock group known as Apprehended. He played in various bands and solo acts until he began acting in Vancouver with his coach, Bart Anderson.
Career[]
Since his first role as Maynard in the short film I Would Do That for You in 2011, Black has appeared in various movies and TV series, including the drama American Bad Boy in 2015 and the comedy Kindergarten Cop 2 in 2016.
Shortly after producing, writing, and starring in his own film, Unlike Me, in 2011, alongside his brother, Paul, they moved to California to work as models and stand-up comedians while continuing to further their acting careers.
Josiah Black died at the age of 32 while rock climbing on Spion Kop in Lake Country on June 16, 2020.
Filmography[]
Films[]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | I Would Do That for You | Maynard |
| Lotus Eaters | Giadaros | |
| The Cyclops | Soldier | |
| Unlike Me | Joe | |
| 2013 | The Catch | Basketball Player #2 |
| The Homecoming | Josh | |
| 2014 | Lady Gaga: G.U.Y. | Clone / Male Model |
| 2015 | Sex and the Single Alien | Corag |
| American Bad Boy | Rooster | |
| 2016 | Hail, Caesar! | Electrician |
| 2307: Winter's Dream | Scientist | |
| Kindergarten Cop 2 | Jason Flaherty | |
| 2017 | Jigsaw | Edgar Munsen |
| 2018 | Red Tape | Harold |
Television Series[]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1000 Ways to Die | Josh Peterson |
| 2014 | TLC Presents | Caller |
| Hotel Secrets & Legends | Neville's Assistant | |
| That Awkward Moment When | Josh | |
| 2015 | Tabloid | Aldorasi |
| 2017 | The Arrangement | Naked Man |
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