Sam Worthington - Overview

Date of Birth: Aug 02, 1976

Place of Birth: Australia

Nationality: Australia

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An acclaimed performer in his native Australia, Sam Worthington rose to prominence in the difficult American market on the strength of his emotionally conflicted turn as a cyborg in "Terminator Salvation" (2009). The path to the Hollywood blockbuster was a long one, marked with arthouse successes like "Bootmen" (2000) and "Somersault" (2004), which caught the attention of producers in the States. His first few attempts to break into U.S. films - including "Hart's War" (2002) - were met with indifference, but after a steady string of well-received lead and supporting turns in Australia, he returned to America with sizable roles in no less than three major features, including James Cameron's epic return to filmmaking, "Avatar" (2009) and a remake of "Clash of the Titans" (2010). Worthington's ability to deliver notable performances in both indie and popcorn movies made him one of the most valuable players on the international scene.

Born Aug. 2, 1976, Samuel Worthington was raised by his parents - his father was a power plant employee, while his mother cared ... Read More

Filmography (19)

Wrath of the Titans (2012)

Man on a Ledge (2012)

Texas Killing Fields (2011)

The Debt (2011)

Avatar: Special Edition 3D (2010)

Clash of the Titans (2010)

Photos (4)

Milestones (38)

2012
Starred in the crime thriller "Man on a Ledge"

2010
Portrayed Greek hero Perseus in a remake of the 1981 film "Clash of the Titans"

2010
Portrayed Greek hero Perseus in a remake of the 1981 film, "Clash of the Titans"

2010
Played a young Mossad agent in "The Debt"

2009
Played the lead role of Jake Sully in James Cameron's 3-D science fiction epic "Avatar"

2009
Played the lead role of Jake Sully in James Cameron's 3-D science fiction epic film, "Avatar"

2009
Co-starred with Christian Bale in "Terminator Salvation"

Photos From Last Movie (1)

Movie: Wrath of the Titans
Sam Worthington as Perseus in "Wrath of the Titans."