Sam Worthington

Birth Name:

Samuel Henry John Worthington

Birth Place:

Godalming, Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Producer

Won the Australian Film Institute Award for best actor in a leading role in 2004 for "Somersault․"
Attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art
Unsure of what to do for a career after graduating from high school, he took odd jobs and worked as a bricklayer for some time
Best known internationally for his roles in science fiction and action blockbusters, including "Avatar," "Terminator Salvation" and "Clash of the Titans․"
Started his career playing lead roles in low-budget films, eventually gaining acclaim and popularity for his role in "Somersault․"
Credits getting his part in "Avatar" because during his audition, he got annoyed over not knowing what it was for, an attribute that is similar to the character
Once sold all of his possessions save for a few necessities like clothes and books
Researches fellow actors and directors to see what niches he can fill professionally
Voiced Alex Mason in the "Call of Duty: Black Ops" and "Call of Duty: Black Ops II" videogames

2000AFI Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:Nominated
2002FCCA Award - Best Supporting Actor - Male:Nominated
2004AFI Award - Best Actor in a Leading Role:Winner
2004FCCA Award - Best Actor - Male:Nominated
2004IF Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2009Scream Award - Breakout Performance - Male:Nominated
2009Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Fresh Face Male:Nominated
2010Saturn Award - Best Actor:Winner
2010AFI International Award - Best Actor:Winner
2010Empire Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2010Blimp Award - Cutest Couple:Nominated
2010MTV Movie Award - Best Kiss:Nominated
2010MTV Movie Award - Best Fight:Nominated
2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie: Fight:Nominated
2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Sci-Fi:Winner
2010Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Actor: Fantasy:Nominated
2014FCCA Award - Best Actor:Nominated
2022WAFCA Award - Best Motion Capture Performance:Nominated
2023Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2024Saturn Award - Best Actor in a Film:Nominated
2025WAFCA Award - Best Motion Capture Performance:Nominated
2026Saturn Award - Best Actor in a Film:Nominated

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