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Jai Courtney Biography

Birth Name:Jai Stephen Courtney

Birth Place:Sydney, Australia

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was one of 25 young Australian actors to be honored in Film Magazine's 2012 Rising Talent issue
  • Became close friends with Andy Whitfield during the filming of "Spartacus" and was a big part of awareness and fundraising for the documentary "Be Here Now" about his struggles with cancer
  • Graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
  • Quote: "I don't know if I'm an action star or if that's just how things are shaping up․ I would hate to be boxed into that forever, but it's probably just a strength as far as my type goes, and I'm fine with that․"
  • Best known for his role as Varro in "Spartacus: War of the Damned" and as Jack McClane in "A Good Day to Die Hard․"
  • Provided vocals for the song "All of a Sudden" by Pinch Hitter in 2014
  • Trained in martial arts for his role in the film "Suicide Squad․"

Awards

  • 2015AFCA Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2015FCCA Award-Best Actor - Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2016Odyssey Award-Worst Acting Performance: nominated
  • 2020AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor in a Television Drama: nominated
  • 2026AACTA Award-Best Lead Actor in Film: nominated