Grew up outside Toronto, Canada. Attended Ryerson University for Sociology. Attended Circle In The Square. Also writes and directs with his brother, Justin Close. His indie breakout was opposite Nick Stahl in the adaptation "Twist" by writer/director Jacob Tierney. Josh and his brother's first collaboration was "In Their Skin", which Josh also starred in opposite James D'Arcy and Selma Blair. He most recently starred in the hit series "Fargo" and alongside Jeremy Renner in "Kill The Messenger" and Anthony Hopkins in "Solace".