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Joel Courtney Biography

Birth Name:Joel Courtney

Birth Place:Monterey, California, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Won a Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Acting for "Super 8" in 2011
  • Was nominated for a Young Artist Award in 2012 for his role in the film "Super 8․"
  • Is the brother of actor Caleb Courtney
  • Started out acting in various school plays, he made his screen debut in the film "Super 8․"
  • Frequently takes on the role of best-friend characters
  • Went to Los Angeles the summer that he auditioned for "Super 8" with the intention of maybe booking one commercial and making $100
  • Started participating in competitive swimming at the age of four

Awards

  • 2011PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: winner
  • 2011PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
  • 2011Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Breakout: Male: nominated
  • 2012Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: winner
  • 2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: nominated
  • 2012Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: nominated