Josh Barnett

Joshua Lawrence Barnett is an American mixed martial artist, submission wrestler, professional wrestler, and color commentator currently signed to Bellator MMA. Barnett previously competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the youngest-ever UFC Heavyweight Champion. Barnett was the final Openweight King Of Pancrase, a finalist in both the 2006 PRIDE Openweight Grand Prix and the 2012 Strikeforce Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix.

He has also competed in Affliction, World Victory Road, DREAM and Impact FC.

Josh Barnett is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016), Overhaulin' (2004), Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015), Absolution (2015), Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins, NJPW Yuji Nagata Produce Blue Justice XVIII (2026), Road to UFC (2015), Outlaw Johnny Black (2023). The recorded credits span 2001 to 2026, including 24 movies and 2 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.