Josh Holloway Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Wife, Kids, Awards, Height, Age, Net Worth, Parents

Josh Holloway is an American actor renowned for his portrayal of James “Sawyer” Ford on the television series “Lost,” which aired from 2004 to 2010.

His compelling performance as the complex, rugged character garnered significant attention and established him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

Beyond “Lost,” Holloway has showcased his versatility through roles in various film and television projects, including “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and the science fiction drama “Colony.”

Profile

• Full name: Joshua Lee Holloway
• Date of birth: July 20, 1969
• Age: 56 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: San Jose, California, USA
• State of origin: California
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor, producer
• Height: 6’1½” (1.87 m)
• Parents: Mother: Nurse; Father: Surveyor
• Siblings: Three brothers
• Spouse: Yessica Kumala (married October 1, 2004)
• Children: Java Kumala Holloway (daughter, born 2009); Hunter Lee Holloway (son, born 2014)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $12 million

Early Life and Education

At 56 years old, Joshua Lee Holloway was born on July 20, 1969, in San Jose, California. He was the second of four sons born to a nurse mother and a surveyor father.

When he was two years old, his family relocated to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia, where he was raised in Free Home. Holloway attended Cherokee High School in Canton, Georgia, graduating in 1987. He briefly attended the University of Georgia but left after one quarter due to financial constraints.

Personal Life

Josh Holloway met Yessica Kumala in 1999 at a bar in Los Angeles, where she boldly asked for his number. The couple married on October 1, 2004, shortly after he completed filming the pilot episode of “Lost.”

They have two children: a daughter, Java, born in 2009, and a son, Hunter, born in 2014. Despite his public career, Holloway maintains a private family life, with Kumala staying out of the spotlight and not having public social media accounts.

Career

Josh Holloway began his career as a model, which led to minor acting roles. He made his television debut in 1999 with an appearance on the series “Angel.” His breakthrough came in 2004 when he was cast as James “Sawyer” Ford on the ABC series “Lost.”

The show’s success propelled him into the spotlight and opened doors to further opportunities. Following “Lost,” Holloway appeared in films such as “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) and “Sabotage” (2014).

He also starred in the television series “Intelligence” (2014) and “Colony” (2016–2018). In 2020, he joined the cast of the Paramount Network’s western series “Yellowstone” for its third season.

Awards

Throughout his career, Josh Holloway has received several accolades:

• 2005: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series (“Lost”)
• 2010: Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television (“Lost”)

Net Worth

Josh Holloway‘s net worth is estimated to be approximately $12 million, primarily derived from his extensive acting career in both television and film, as well as his work as a producer.

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Filmography

• “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011)
• “Sabotage” (2014)
• “Paranoia” (2013)
• “Whisper” (2007)
• “Stay Cool” (2009)
• “Battle of the Year” (2013)
• “Cold Heart” (2001)
• “Mi Amigo” (2002)
• “Doctor Benny” (2003)
• “Five” (2011)
• “Sabretooth” (2002)