Joel Courtney

Birth Name:

Joel Courtney

Birth Place:

Monterey, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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

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

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