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Joel Edgerton

What is joel edgerton?

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Key facts

Birth date 23 June 1974[1]
Birth place Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia[1]
Occupation Actor, filmmaker, screenwriter[3]
Known for The Secret Life of Us, Star Wars films, The Gift, The Great Gatsby, Boy Erased[1]

Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor and filmmaker, also known as a screenwriter, producer, and director. He was born on 23 June 1974 in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia.

Context

Joel Edgerton was born on 23 June 1974 in Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia [1]. He is known for his roles in The Secret Life of Us, the Star Wars films Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, and Obi-Wan Kenobi [1]. His filmography also includes The Gift, The Great Gatsby, and Boy Erased [2].

Documented claims

  • Joel Edgerton is an Australian actor and filmmaker. [1]
  • He is also described as a screenwriter, producer, and director. [3]
  • He appeared in the Star Wars films Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. [1]

Questions and answers

Who is Joel Edgerton's partner?

The sources do not provide information about Joel Edgerton's partner.

Is Joel Edgerton related to Taron Edgerton?

The sources do not mention any relation between Joel Edgerton and Taron Edgerton.

Are Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton friends?

The sources do not discuss the friendship between Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton.

What is Joel Edgerton famous for?

Joel Edgerton is famous for his roles in The Secret Life of Us, the Star Wars films Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith, and Obi-Wan Kenobi [1]. He is also known for The Gift, The Great Gatsby, and Boy Erased [2].

Sources

  1. Joel Edgerton: Bio And Career Highlights — boredpanda.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Joel Edgerton Biography: Age, Height, Wife, Career, Net Worth in 2025 — celebswiki.info (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Joel Edgerton - Us Weekly — usmagazine.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People