Josh Blacker Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from the University of Calgary with a degree in history and political science and went on to attend Queen's University Law School
• Practiced law for four years in Alberta, Canada before moving to Vancouver to become an actor
• Quote: "[on South Africa] "I witnessed a lot of violence, I saw what it was like for people to be oppressed ․․․ it made me want to tell stories about equality and injustice, expose stereotypes, and play characters who expose the challenges facing humanity․""
• In addition to starring in "Focus" in 2014, he also co-wrote and produced the film
• Best known for playing Crowe in "Elysium" and Troy in "Focus․"