John Parrish

John Parrish is a martial artist, actor, and professional bodybuilder best known for his portrayal of Major Jackson "Jax" Briggs in the Mortal Kombat video game series. Born in 1966 in San Francisco, California, Parrish trained in Northern Kung Fu and was recruited during the development of Mortal Kombat II for his martial arts expertise and imposing physique. His portrayal of Jax, characterized by his muscular build and military demeanor, became iconic in the franchise, appearing in subsequent titles including Mortal Kombat III, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and Mortal Kombat 4 .

Beyond his acting career, Parrish is a professional natural bodybuilder, having earned two Pro Cards in the Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) and the Natural Amateur's Bodybuilder's Association (NABBA) . He is also an entrepreneur, running two companies: 1st. Computer Experts, an IT consulting firm, and Beyond Human Fitness (B.H.F), a fitness training business in the Chicagoland area . Parrish remains actively involved with the Mortal Kombat community, making appearances at conventions such as Wizard World and Galloping Ghost Arcade, where he engages with fans and shares his experiences from the original game development