Sam Worthington is an A-list Australian actor who rose to fame for his roles in blockbuster films such as Avatar and Clash of the Titans.
With his versatile acting skills and charming looks, Worthington has become one of the leading actors in the industry.
He has captivated audiences around the world with his mesmerizing performances.
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- Full name: Samuel Henry John Worthington
- Date of Birth: August 2, 1976
- Age: 47
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Godalming, Surrey, England
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 178 cm
- Parents: Ronald Worthington (father), Jeanne Worthington (mother)
- Siblings: Lucinda Worthington (sister)
- Spouse: Lara Bingle (married in 2014)
- Children: 3
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $30 million
Early life and education
Sam Worthington, 47, was born in Godalming, Surrey, England, on August 2, 1976. As a young man, he moved to Perth, Western Australia.
Worthington grew up in a poor family in the suburb of Warnborough, Rockingham.
His mother, Jeanne J. Worthington, was a homemaker, while his father, Ronald W. Worthington, was a power plant worker. He has a younger sister named Lucinda.
Worthington attended the John Curtin College of Arts in Fremantle, Western Australia, which specializes in teaching dramatic arts and laid a solid foundation for his acting.
Although Worthington studied drama in college, he did not graduate.
At 19, his father gave him $400 for a one-way trip to Cairns, Queensland, to encourage him “The way home.”
The journey saw Worthington working various odd jobs and construction work before settling in Sydney.
During this time, he discovered his love for acting and decided to pursue it as a professional actor. At the age of 19, while working as a bricklayer, he auditioned for the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) and was awarded a scholarship.
Personal life
Sam Worthington confirmed his relationship with model Lara Bingle (now Lara Worthington) on October 18, 2013. The two tied the knot on December 28, 2014 and have three sons.
Worthington has been open about his struggles and revealed he is recovering from alcoholism. He has been sober since 2014 and credits his wife Laura for supporting him through his recovery.
Profession
Sam Worthington’s acting career took off in the early 2000s, with his debut in a small role in the Australian dance film Bootmen (2000).
He also gained recognition for his leading role in the low-budget Australian comedy Gettin’ Square (2003). Worthington’s breakthrough came with his performance in the critically acclaimed drama Somersault (2004), for which he won the American Film Institute Award for Best Actor.
He continued to make his mark in Australian film and television, starring in the critically acclaimed TV series Love My Way (2004), in which he played the main love interest of the heroine.
Worthington’s international career began with a role in the Hollywood film The Raid (2005), which was filmed in Australia.
He gained further recognition for his role as Neil in the Australian monster feature film Rogue (2007).
In 2009, Worthington auditioned for the lead role in James Cameron’s groundbreaking film Avatar, playing the role of Jake Sully.
The film was a huge success and brought Worthington international fame, and he reprised his role as Jake Sully in the subsequent Avatar sequels.
Worthington also starred in other notable films, such as Terminator 2019 (2009), Clash of the Titans (2010), Hacksaw Ridge (2016) and Shattered (2019).
He has played different roles in multiple genres including drama, action, thriller, etc., showing his versatility.
net worth
Sam Worthington is a multimillionaire with a net worth of $30 million.
He has earned his vast fortune through his successful acting career and involvement in blockbuster movies.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @samworthingtonbr
- Twitter: @samworthington
Filmography
- Boots
- tumbling
- rogue
- Avatar
- Clash of the Titans
- Man on the cliff
- Hacksaw Ridge
- fracture
- Avatar: The Way of Water
- 9 Bullets
- Avatar 3
