Best known for playing Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby, Ramón in Loving, and Owen Lars in the Star Wars prequels.
Films
- The GiftSimon2015
- Exodus: Gods and KingsRamesses II2014
- The Great GatsbyTom Buchanan2013
- Zero Dark ThirtyPatrick2012
- WarriorBrendan Conlon2011
- Animal KingdomBarry Brown2010
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the SithOwen Lars2005
- Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the ClonesOwen Lars2002
TV shows
- Boy Swallows UniverseRobert Bell2024
- The Underground RailroadArnold Ridgeway2021
- Dark MatterJason Dessen (also creator)2015
- The DivideWill McGill2014
- Dangerous RemedyTom2012
- The Secret Life of UsSimon (recurring)2001–2002
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About Joel Edgerton
Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor, writer, and producer. He first gained international recognition for his role as Owen Lars in Star Wars: Episode II and III, and has since starred in acclaimed films such as Animal Kingdom, The Great Gatsby, Loving, and The Gift (which he also wrote and directed). On television, he is known for his role as Will McGill in the legal drama The Divide and as the…
FAQs
Has Joel Edgerton ever directed a film?
Yes, he made his directorial debut with The Gift (2015), which he also wrote and produced, and later directed Boy Erased (2018) and The Underground Railroad (2021).
Is Joel Edgerton related to Nash Edgerton?
Yes, Nash Edgerton is his older brother, a stuntman, director, and actor. They co-founded the production company Blue-Tongue Films.
What was Joel Edgerton’s first major role?
He gained early recognition in Australia for his role as Will in the TV series The Secret Life of Us (2001–2002) and his film breakthrough came with Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002).
Did Joel Edgerton win any awards for Loving?
He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Richard Loving in Loving (2016), earning nominations for the BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild awards, but did not win the Oscar.
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