Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton was born on June 23, 1974, in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia. He is the son of Michael Edgerton, a solicitor and property developer, and Marianne Edgerton, a Dutch immigrant from The Hague. Joel has an older brother, Nash Edgerton, who is also in the film industry as a filmmaker and stuntman.

Early Life and Education

Joel attended The Hills Grammar School, graduating in 1991. He then studied at the Nepean Drama School at the University of Western Sydney, where he honed his acting skills. During his early years, he was actively involved in stage productions, performing with the Sydney Theatre Company.

Career Beginnings

Edgerton’s early career included roles in Australian television series such as “The Secret Life of Us” (2001-2002), where he played Will McGill, earning him an AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor. His first significant film role was in “Erskineville Kings” (1999), which garnered him critical acclaim.

Breakthrough and Major Roles

Joel gained international recognition for his role as Owen Lars in “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones” (2002) and “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” (2005). He reprised this role in the Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” (2022).

His performance in the Australian crime drama “Animal Kingdom” (2010) was highly praised, earning him an AACTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. He continued to build his filmography with roles in “Warrior” (2011), “Zero Dark Thirty” (2012), “The Great Gatsby” (2013), and “Black Mass” (2015).

Filmmaking and Recent Work

In addition to acting, Edgerton has made significant contributions as a filmmaker. He wrote, directed, and starred in the thriller “The Gift” (2015), which received critical acclaim and a nomination for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directing. He also wrote, directed, and co-starred in “Boy Erased” (2018), a drama about conversion therapy.

Joel’s recent work includes roles in “The Green Knight” (2021), “The Stranger” (2022), “Thirteen Lives” (2022), and “Master Gardener” (2022). He starred in the Amazon Prime miniseries “The Underground Railroad” (2021) and the Apple TV+ science fiction series “Dark Matter” (2024).

Personal Life

Joel has been in a relationship with fashion editor Christine Centenera since 2018, and they have two children together. He is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting the Fred Hollows Foundation, which focuses on treating and preventing blindness.

Trivia and Interests

• Joel’s favorite actors include Gene Hackman, Gary Oldman, Philip Seymour Hoffman,      and Ben Mendelsohn.

• He has a passion for directing and writing, often taking on multiple roles in his      projects.

• Despite his busy career, Joel remains grounded and values his family and personal      life.

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