Josh Cowdery (born December 23, 1978) is an American actor. He is known in film for ''

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'' (2016) and in television for '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' (2013) and '' Legends'' (2014).

Early life

Cowdery was born on December 23, 1978, in

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. While attending

Sylvan Hills High School Sylvan Hills High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in the city of Sherwood, Arkansas, United States, serving grades nine through twelve. Sylvan Hills is one of four high schools administered by the Pulaski County ...

in Sherwood, Arkansas, he helped form an improv group with close friend

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and his brother Patrick, along with Damien Bunting; aptly called B(3) + C. He later graduated from

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with a degree in Marketing Management and minors in Acting and

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Career

In 2012, Cowdery made an appearance in ''

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''. Subsequently, his character crossed over into the MCU TV series '' Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'' in 2013. In 2016, he portrayed Henry Shaw Jr. in ''

''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Video games

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cowdery, Josh 1978 births Living people 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male film actors American male television actors American male video game actors American male voice actors Male actors from Arkansas People from Sherwood, Arkansas Sylvan Hills High School alumni