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Sam Worthington

actor

Born: Australian

Samuel Henry John Worthington is an Australian actor known for his work in both independent Australian cinema and Hollywood. He rose to prominence in Australia with acclaimed performances in films such as Bootmen (2000) and Somersault (2004), latter of which won him Australia's highest film award for Best Actor, and gained further recognition through his role in the TV series Love My Way. Worthington achieved international fame as the protagonist of James Cameron’s Avatar (2009), the highest-grossing film of all time, and reprised his role in its sequels. He also starred in other major studio productions including Terminator Salvation (2009), Clash of the Titans (2010), and Wrath of the Titans (2012), while voicing the lead character Alex Mason in the popular Call of Duty: Black Ops video game series. In the 2010s and beyond, Worthington diversified his roles with appearances in films such as Everest (2015), Hacksaw Ridge (2016), and The Shack (2017), and received critical praise for his television work in Manhunt: Unabomber (2017) and Under the Banner of Heaven (2022).

Notable For

Australian actor

Sam Worthington's Historical Timeline

  1. Sam Worthington is born

    Sam Worthington, Australian actor, known for australian actor, was born on 1977-08-02.

  2. James Cameron's "Avatar" starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver, released in the US, becomes highest

    James Cameron's "Avatar" starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver, released in the US, becomes highest-grossing film of all time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam Worthington born?
Sam Worthington was born on 1977-08-02 (Australian).
What is Sam Worthington known for?
Australian actor
What historical events involved Sam Worthington?
Sam Worthington was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Sam Worthington is born, James Cameron's "Avatar" starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver, released in the US, becomes highest.

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