Joel Edgerton

Joel Edgerton is an actor of "negative charm" who is so prized by directors of films in the genres of action, fantasy and philosophical dramas. In addition to acting, Joel films and writes scripts himself.

Joel Edgerton was born in Australia near Blacktown in the summer of 1974. Father Mitchell (in some sources - Michael) is a wealthy lawyer who provided for the family. Mother Marianne ran the household and raised Joel and his older brother Nash.

The fact that the biographies of children will be associated with cinema, it became clear back in school years. The boys studied at The Hills Grammar School, Sydney. It was there that Edgerton first appeared on stage in school productions. At 16, as part of the gymnasium theater, Joel visited America and only established himself in the choice of the acting path.

Then the future actor graduated from the Naping School of Drama at Western Sydney University. Brother Nash subsequently acted as a stuntman, director, producer, starred in the films "The Matrix", "Moulin Rouge".

Joel made his debut in 1995 as Buzz in the fantasy family film The Wizard. The picture told about a group of teenagers who went on a hike and accidentally opened a portal to a parallel world.

In the subsequent films of the middle hand "Water Rats", "Fallen Angels", "Big Sky", "Exemplary People", "Chasing the Sun", the actor honed his skills, and at the same time watched the play of his colleagues Hugh Jackman, James Belushi, Scott Burgess, Billy Brown.

On the set of the adventure film The Kelly Gang, about the Irish exiled to the southern mainland, Joel made acquaintances with Heath Ledger and Naomi Watts. The actor got the role of Aaron Sheritt.

In 2002, Edgerton's filmography expanded with a role in Attack of the Clones - one of the parts of the famous space opera Star Wars. The Australian played Owen Lars, brother of Anakin Skywalker, who raised his son Luke. In the same way, the actor appeared in “Episode III. Revenge of the Sith. "

In the crime thriller "Smokin 'Aces" by Joe Carnahan, Joel flashed in the company of Andy Garcia and Ryan Reynolds. The film told about a young magician who intends to lead the criminal community in Las Vegas. However, the guy had a falling out with the city's mafioso and was forced to use a backup plan. Edgerton played Hugo.

The main role of King Arthur's nephew went to Joel in the historical drama King Arthur. The actor played the main character Vince in the horror film "Whisper". Another horror film in the Australian actor's piggy bank was the prequel to John Carpenter's film "The Thing" of the same name. This time Edgerton is the helicopter pilot Sam Carter.

Another major role was waiting for Joel in the sports drama "The Warrior", in which the artist portrayed Brendan, one of the brothers-mixed martial arts fighters. At the end of the fight, Edgerton's hero meets his brother played by Tom Hardy. The film received positive reviews and an Oscar nomination.

The actor's negative charm was fully manifested in the image of Tom Buchanan in the drama "The Great Gatsby", directed by Baz Luhrmann. Joel beat Bradley Cooper and Luke Evans on the way to this role. The film was awarded the British Academy of Film and Oscar for the work of costume designers and production designer.

In 2014, director Ridley Scott invited Edgerton to film a biblical story called Exodus. Kings and Gods ”for the role of Ramses the Great. Before him, Javier Bardem and Oscar Isaac abandoned the role of the greatest pharaoh. The Australian learned from loyal fans that he would play the leader of the Egyptian people.

The following year, the actor's name appeared in the credits of the crime drama Black Mass, the biopic Life about the friendship between the photographer and the tragically deceased Hollywood star James Dean.

At the same time Joel's directorial debut, the thriller The Gift, was released. Edgerton himself starred and produced and wrote the script. His hero Gordo strangely appears in the family of a classmate and changes the established life.

Edgerton got the lead role alongside Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor on the set of the western Jane Takes the Gun. For his role as Richard in the drama about racial discrimination "Loving" ("To Love"), Joel was nominated for a Golden Globe. Ruth Nega starred in the role of the black lover of the actor.

In addition to movies, Joel plays for the Sydney Theater Company.

In an interview with the press, Joel states that his job replaces his wife. However, the list of the actor's girlfriends names is updated regularly. This is a countrywoman, Olympic champion Katie Freeman, and designer Lexi Blake, and actress Robin McLeavy.

Edgerton is a closed man, his name is not mentioned in connection with scandals, he does not comment on the occasional news about the next woman next to him. However, the actor actively uses social networks: despite the small number of publications, tens of thousands of people have subscribed to the pages on Instagram and Twitter, but the profile on Facebook has not been verified.

At the end of 2017, Netflix launched its most expensive project, the fantasy action movie Brightness. Will Smith was accompanied by unusual characters - orcs, centaurs, elves. Joel Edgerton will play an orc cop. Several critics were quick to label the film as the worst picture of the year. In turn, the management of Netflix liked the film so much that a sequel has already been ordered.

The next project of the actor was the adaptation of the novel by Jason Matthews "Red Sparrow", carried out by Francis Lawrence. Edgerton will appear as CIA agent Nat Nash, who will try to seduce the Russian spy Dominica, played by Jennifer Lawrence.

Joel will play another major role in his brother's comedy action film Dangerous Business. For Nash Edgerton, the film is his debut as a full-length director. The younger brother will be reincarnated as a business partner of the dishonest heroine Charlize Theron.

Edgerton has implemented his directorial and screenwriting skills in a new film - the drama “The Gone Girl” with Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe. The world premiere of the biography of the son of a gay priest is scheduled for September 2018.

2002 - Star Wars. Attack of the Clones "2003 -" The Kelly Gang "2004 -" King Arthur "2007 -" Smokin 'Aces "2011 -" Warrior "2013 -" Great Gatsby "2014 -" Exodus. Kings and Gods "2015 -" Gift "2016 -" Love "2017 -" Brightness "2018 -" Red Sparrow "

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Joel Edgerton Net Worth 2021

Joel Edgerton 's revenue is $1.6M in 2021. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Joel Edgerton and could vary in the range between $714.4K - $1.4M.

Joel Edgerton Net Worth 2020

Joel Edgerton 's revenue is $1.3M in 2020. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Joel Edgerton and could vary in the range between $779.8K - $1.8M.

Joel Edgerton Net Worth 2019

Joel Edgerton 's revenue is $1.4M in 2019. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Joel Edgerton and could vary in the range between $550.8K - $2M.

Joel Edgerton Net Worth 2018

Joel Edgerton 's revenue is $1.1M in 2018. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Joel Edgerton and could vary in the range between $936.1K - $1.1M.

Joel Edgerton Net Worth 2017

Joel Edgerton 's revenue is $1.4M in 2017. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Joel Edgerton and could vary in the range between $842.6K - $1.4M.

Joel Edgerton Net Worth 2016

Joel Edgerton 's revenue is $1.6M in 2016. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Joel Edgerton and could vary in the range between $675K - $1M.

Joel Edgerton Net Worth 2015

Joel Edgerton 's revenue is $1.9M in 2015. It is an approximate forecast of how rich is Joel Edgerton and could vary in the range between $544.4K - $1.2M.

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