Joel Edgerton was born in Blacktown, New South Wales on June 23, 1974
Joel Edgerton, born on June 23, 1974, in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, is an acclaimed Australian actor and filmmaker. He is the son of Michael Edgerton, a solicitor and property developer, and Marianne Edgerton, a Dutch immigrant. Joel has a brother, Nash Edgerton, who is also a filmmaker.
Edgerton graduated from The Hills Grammar School in 1991 and attended the Nepean Drama School at the University of Western Sydney. He began his career in theatre, performing in various stage productions with the Sydney Theatre Company. His early television work includes roles in "The Secret Life of Us" (2001-2002), where he played Will McGill, earning him an AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor.
Joel's international breakthrough came with his portrayal of Owen Lars in "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones" (2002) and "Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith" (2005), a role he reprised in the Disney+ series "Obi-Wan Kenobi" (2022). He has appeared in numerous films, including "King Arthur" (2004), "Warrior" (2011), "Zero Dark Thirty" (2012), "The Great Gatsby" (2013), "Black Mass" (2015), "Bright" (2017), "Red Sparrow" (2018), "The Green Knight" (2021), "The Stranger" (2022), "Thirteen Lives" (2022), and "Master Gardener" (2022).
Edgerton received critical acclaim for his work on "The Gift" (2015), a thriller he wrote, directed, co-produced, and starred in, earning a nomination for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directing. In 2018, he wrote, directed, and co-starred in the conversion therapy drama "Boy Erased". He also co-wrote and starred in "The King" (2019), released by Netflix.
In addition to his film career, Edgerton has starred in the Amazon Prime miniseries "The Underground Railroad" (2021) and the Apple TV+ science fiction series "Dark Matter" (2024). He continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his dedication and versatility.
Joel Edgerton is in a relationship with Christine Centenera, and they have two children together.
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