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Australia has a vibrant film, and TV industry, with several good movies and TV shows coming from the oceanic country. It has many actors, with some of the biggest names in top industries like Hollywood coming from Aussieland. So, who are some of these popular male Australian actors?
Male Australian actors are globally recognized because of their ability to deliver a broad range of performances in different accents. For this reason, their solid presence has been and continues to be felt in British and American films and TV shows.
Australia is home to some of the best personalities in the film industry. Their striking performances make them stand out from the rest. According to The Dustibin Media, here are some of the most famous actors from Australia in the world:
Chris (Christopher) Hemsworth is one of Hollywood's top Australian male actors. One of the three Hemsworth brothers (also actors), he is best known for playing the role of Thor in Marvel Cinematic Universe Movies.
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Besides playing the role of Thor in Marvel, Chris Hemsworth has appeared in several other Hollywood movies. These include:
He is also famous for his appearance in the Australian TV show Home and Away.
Simon Lucas Baker is another famous Aussie actor. He was born in Launceston, Tasmania, but grew up in several places, including South Wales and Sydney. He started his acting career in Australia, appearing in several TV shows such as Home and Away, E Street, and Heat Break High.
Baker then moved to the United States, where he appeared in several American films and TV shows. These include:
He is mainly famous for playing the character of Patrick Jane in the CBS TV show, The Mentalist.
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Sam Worthington (full name Samuel Henry John Worthington) is a top Australian actor. He is famous for his role in the Avatar movie franchise, where he played the role of Jake Sully. He has also appeared in several other films and TV shows, such as:
Worthington is of English ancestry and was born in Surrey, South East England. However, when he was a child, his family moved to Perth, Australia, and he grew up in the Oceanic country. He got his start as an actor in the Aussie film and TV industry but later relocated to the US when he started landing bigger roles.
Liam Hemsworth is another top Australian actor and the younger brother of Chris Hemsworth. He is famous for playing the role of Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games Film franchise. He has also appeared in several other films and TV shows, such as:
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Like his older brothers, Liam was born and grew up in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He developed an interest in acting in high school due to his brothers' influence. He started by appearing in several Australian television series before moving to the US to further his career.
Hugh Jackman is one of the most famous male Australian actors, best known for portraying the character of Logan/Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise. However, he is also known for several other films and TV shows, such as:
Jackman was born and grew up in Sydney, Australia. However, he boasts of English ancestry (and holds British Citizenship), as his parents had immigrated to Australia from the UK before he was born.
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Jacob Elordi is one of the top Australian actors to watch out for in 2023. He is famous for portraying the role of Nate Jacobs in the hit HBO TV show, Euphoria. He is also known for appearing in Netflix’s film franchise, The Kissing Booth. Additionally, he has appeared in films such as:
Jacob Elordi was born and grew up in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He started his acting career in the Australian film industry – his debut role being the Aussie film, The Swinging Safari. He then moved to Hollywood, with his first American role being the 2018 film the Kissing Booth.
Ryan Kwanten is a famous Australian actor and producer best known for portraying Jason Stackhouse in the television series True Blood. He is also known for starring in the crime drama TV show, The Oath and, most recently, the Sci-Fi series Kindred.
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Kwanten was born and grew up in Sydney, Australia. He started his acting career by appearing in several Australian television series such as:
He then moved to the USA, where he racked up an extensive portfolio of acting credits in Hollywood and TV.
Luke Mitchell is another one of the top male celebrities in Australia. He is an Aussie actor and model, best known for playing Lincoln Campbell on Marvel's Cinematic Universe TV show, Agents of SHIELD.
Mitchel is also known for appearing in the Australian soaps Neighbours and Home and Away. His other acting credits include American films and TV shows such as:
Alex O'Loughlin is an Australian actor, director, writer and producer. He is another top Aussie who has made a name for himself in the American film and TV industry. He is best known for his role in the CBS TV show Hawaii Five-0, where he played Steve McGarrett. He has also held roles in movies and television series such as:
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O’Loughlin was born and grew up in Canberra, Australia. He got into acting as a teenager, his very first role consisting of minor scenes in fringe theatre and short film sets in Sydney. He then got into the mainstream Australian film and TV industry before moving and settling in the US to further his career.
Russell Crowe is a New Zealand-born Australian actor. He is mostly famous for his role in the historical film, Gladiator, where he played General Maximus Decimus, Meridius. However, he has also held other notable roles in films and TV shows such as:
Crowe might have been born in New Zealand, but he is mostly an Aussie. He spent most of his childhood in Australia, permanently moving there when he was 21. He currently resides in Sydney, Australia.
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Alex Russel is another one of the top famous Australian actors to watch out for in 2023. He is mostly famous for his role in the CBS television series SWAT, where he portrays Jim Street. However, he is also known for films such as:
Russel was born in Brisbane, Australia, but grew up in Queensland. He got into acting from a young age and studied acting in school. He then entered the Australian film industry, where he starred in a few minor roles, before moving to the US for more acting opportunities.
Jai Courtney is another male Australian actor who is doing well in Hollywood. He was born and grew up in Cherrybrook, Sydney, Australia, and got into acting at a young age and later pursued it as a career in school.
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Courtney started his acting career with minor roles in the Australian film industry, mostly short films. Later, he moved to the USA, where he landed roles in movies and TV shows such as:
Sullivan Stapleton is another of the top actors from Australia who are thriving in the American entertainment industry. Born in Melbourne, Australia, Stapleton joined showbiz at 8, starting as a model.
He transitioned to acting roles in theatre, films, and commercial ads, before joining the Australian film industry with his 1994 debut role, Baby Bath Massacre. Since then, Stapleton has been featured in several films and TV shows, mostly American. The most notable include:
Travis Fimmel is an Australian model and actor. He is famous for portraying Ragnar Lothbrok in the TV show Vikings. He has also appeared in several other films and TV shows, such as:
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Travis Fimmel was born in Echuca, Victoria, and raised in Lockington, Australia. He joined the show business industry as a model, which took him to the United States. Later, he transitioned into acting.
Lincoln Lewis is an Australian actor who is best known for the film, Tomorrow, When the Way Began. He has also appeared in the Aussie TV shows Home and Away and Slide. Other acting credits include:
Lewis was born and grew up in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He started acting at 13, appearing in minor roles in various Australian teen TV shows. In 2007, he landed a role on Home and Away, which helped put his name on the map.
Are you looking for top male Australian actors? The above are some of the top names in the movie and TV industry who hail from the Oceanic country. Some of these actors are top talent in Hollywood and the American TV industry. Their on-screen characters usually come with very realistic American accents, making it hard to figure out that they are Australian.
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Tuko.co.ke shared an article about the best black actors and actresses under 40. Recently, more and more Black actors and actresses are stepping into star roles. Some have established their names after decades-long careers, while others are young talents holding the industry's future.
Although there are many talented black actors and actresses under 40, some have a natural talent that cannot be easily ignored. They exhibit everything it takes to be a star in Hollywood and across the globe. Their unmatched talents make them stand out.
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