Josh Myers

Josh Myers

Josh Myers is a British actor whose career spans film and television, with a strong presence in British crime and action cinema. He is perhaps best recognised by fans of the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, having built a sustained and significant connection to the series across several films.

Rise of the Footsoldier

Myers first appeared in the franchise as Ken in Rise of the Footsoldier 3: The Pat Tate Story (2017), establishing the character within the brutal world of Essex crime. He reprised the role in Rise of the Footsoldier 4: Marbella (2019), deepening his ties to the series. His most prominent appearance came in Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance (2023), where he plays Kenny Knight, making Myers’s performance a crucial component of the story’s emotional and narrative engine.

Film Career

Beyond the Rise of the Footsoldier series, Myers has demonstrated considerable range across a variety of British productions. He appeared in The Sweeney (2012) as an Armed Officer, and took on the role of Chris in the military thriller I Am Soldier (2014). His crime film credentials were further bolstered by his portrayal of the real-life figure Frankie Fraser in The Fall of the Krays (2016), a demanding role within a well-documented period of British criminal history.

Myers also appeared in Once Upon a Time in London (2019) as Moisha Blueball, another foray into British gangster drama. That same year, he featured in the critically noted wrestling comedy-drama Fighting with My Family (2019), playing Bruiser alongside a high-profile international cast. Earlier credits include The Veteran (2011) and the drama Romans (2017), where he played a character named Colin.

Across his career, Myers has carved out a clear niche in tough, character-driven British genre cinema, with the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise remaining his most prominent and enduring screen association.