Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor, writer, and director. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Great Gatsby, Zero Dark Thirty, and The Gift.
Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor, director, and writer. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Great Gatsby, Zero Dark Thirty, and The Gift. He has also appeared in television series such as The Secret Life of Us and Animal Kingdom.
Edgerton was born in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia in 1974. He attended the University of Western Sydney, where he studied drama and screenwriting. After graduating, he began his career in the theater, appearing in productions such as The Tempest and The Seagull. He then moved into television, appearing in shows such as The Secret Life of Us and Animal Kingdom.
In 2005, Edgerton made his feature film debut in the Australian drama, The Square. He then went on to appear in films such as Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, King Arthur, and The Great Gatsby. He also starred in the critically acclaimed Zero Dark Thirty and The Gift.
In addition to acting, Edgerton has also written and directed several films. His directorial debut was the 2016 drama, Loving. He also wrote and directed the 2018 horror film, The Gift.
Edgerton has received numerous awards and nominations for his work. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in The Great Gatsby. He has also been nominated for several Golden Globe Awards, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama for his performance in Zero Dark Thirty.
Joel Edgerton is an accomplished actor, director, and writer. He has appeared in numerous films and television series, and has written and directed several films. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his work, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.