Joel Edgerton, a multifaceted Australian artist, was born on June 23, 1974. Throughout his illustrious career, he has showcased his remarkable talent in various capacities, including acting, directing, writing, and producing.
His impressive filmography boasts an array of notable roles in blockbuster hits such as Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002),Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005),Warrior (2011),Zero Dark Thirty (2012),The Great Gatsby (2013),Black Mass (2015),Loving (2016),It Comes at Night (2017),Red Sparrow (2018),and The King (2019).
In addition to his on-screen accomplishments, Edgerton has also made a significant impact behind the camera. In 2015, he received a nomination for the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – First-Time Feature Film for his psychological horror-thriller film, The Gift, which he wrote, directed, co-produced, and co-starred in.
Edgerton's performance as Richard Loving in the 2016 historical drama Loving earned him widespread critical acclaim and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Furthermore, he made headlines in 2018 with his writer-director-star role in the drama Boy Erased, a powerful exploration of gay conversion therapy.
In 2019, Edgerton co-wrote and starred in The King, a testament to his versatility and dedication to his craft.
