Australian actor known for his versatility in playing complex characters in films like "Loving" and "Boy Erased", as well as writing and directing his own projects.
Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor and filmmaker, best known for his portrayal of Will McGill on the Australian drama series The Secret Life of Us and for playing Owen Lars in the Star Wars films Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. His versatility as an actor has led him to take on a wide range of roles, from historical dramas to science fiction epics.
Edgerton was born on June 23, 1974, in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia, to Michael, a solicitor and property developer, and Marianne (née van Dort) Edgerton. His mother, a Dutch immigrant, was born in The Hague. He graduated from The Hills Grammar School in 1991 and later attended the Nepean Drama School.
Edgerton's breakthrough role was as Will McGill on The Secret Life of Us, which earned him an AACTA Award for Best Lead Actor. He has since appeared in several Australian films, including The Square, Animal Kingdom, Wish You Were Here, and Felony.
His international credits include King Arthur, Warrior, Zero Dark Thirty, The Great Gatsby, Black Mass, Bright, Red Sparrow, and The Green Knight. He has also starred in the Amazon Prime miniseries The Underground Railroad and the Apple TV science fiction series Dark Matter.
In 2015, Edgerton made his directorial debut with the thriller The Gift, which he also wrote and coproduced. The film received critical acclaim and earned him a nomination for the DGA Award for Outstanding Directing.
He went on to write and direct the conversion therapy drama Boy Erased in 2018, which starred Lucas Hedges and Russell Crowe. The following year, he cowrote and starred in The King, a Netflix original film.
Edgerton is known for his private personal life, but has been involved in several charitable causes, including supporting the Australian Children's Music Foundation.
Through his work, Edgerton has proven himself to be a talented and versatile actor, writer, and director. His dedication to his craft and his passion for storytelling have earned him a place as one of the most respected figures in the film industry.
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