
Joshua Mikel
Biography
Joshua Mikel is an actor, playwright, and music video director from Conyers, GA, and a graduate of Florida State University's Theatre and Creative Writing programs. While at FSU, he worked closely with their acclaimed film school as an actor and storyboard artist for dozens of student shorts. During his undergraduate years and following graduation, he toured the U.S. extensively as a founding member and drummer for the indie rock band Look Mexico. After parting ways with the band in 2010, he returned to his home state to pursue a career in film and television. He is a six time published playwright known particularly for his theatre for young audiences works, "The Monster Hunters," and "Good Good Trouble on Bad Bad Island." As a music video director, he has created and animated videos for the acts Against Me!, Waxahatchee, Jake Bugg, Neon Trees, American Authors, and Fake Problems. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia where he is represented by J. Pervis Talent.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Renfield
as Phil
2023

The Dirt
as Drug Dealer
2019

No Matter What
as Peek
2011
Kirksdale
as Officer Pearl
2007

Brothers
as Glenn
2024

The Good Lie
as Dave
2014

Cell
as Raggedy Man
2016

Term Life
as Carny
2016

Andy's Spick-N-Span
as Dirt Bag
2009

Last Shift
as John Michael Paymon
2014

Horror Nights
as Daemon (segment "American Hell")
2020

Female Pervert
as Allen
2015

Ragged Heart
as Declan
2022

Intruders
as Vance
2015

The Leisure Seeker
as Gas Station Attendant
2018

Crackerjack
as Clay
2013

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
as Wyatt the Pizza Guy
2015

Dirty Grandpa
as Hippie Griz
2016

Independence Day: Resurgence
as Armand
2016

Thunderbolts*
as Bob's Dad
2025
TV Appearances

50 States of Fright
as Lindstrom
2020

Creepshow
as Cliven Ridgeway
2019

Drop Dead Diva
as Randy Flynn
2009

Ozark
as John
2017

Game of Silence
as Marco Ladera
2016

The Walking Dead
as Jared
2010

Swamp Murders
2013

Rectify
as Peyton
2013

Black Lightning
as Steven Conners
2018

The Purge
as Logan Gardner
2018

Mayfair Witches
as Matthew Hopkins
2023

FBI: Most Wanted
as Will Dewey
2020