The Greatest Australian Actors Every Geek Will Recognize (2024)

Birthdate: August 11, 1983

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Australian actor, Chris Hemsworth, shot to superstardom after playing Thor, the crown prince of Asgard in the Thor and The Avengers film series. Before embarking on his Hollywood journey, he had already established himself in Australia with drama series Home and Away. The handsome actor has also won praise for films like Snow White and the Huntsman and Ghostbusters.

Birthdate: January 13, 1990

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Liam Hemsworth is an Australian actor and has starred in Hollywood films like The Last Song, Independence Day: Resurgence, Empire State, The Hunger Games, Isn't It Romantic and Killerman. He has been in the news for his relationship with singer and songwriter, Miley Cyrus. Luke and Chris, his older brothers, are also actors.

Birthdate: April 4, 1979

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Perth, Australia

Died: January 22, 2008

An Australian actor, Heath Ledger grabbed limelight in America with theteen comedy 10 Things I Hate About You. However, it was role in Brokeback Mountain that made him a star and earned him comparisons with greats actors like Marlon Brando. The brilliant actor gave his last performance as Joker in The Dark Knight which became a massive success.

Birthdate: October 12, 1968

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Australian actor Hugh Jackman’s Hollywood debut in the film X-Men made him a transatlantic actor and he went on to do the X-Men film series from 2000 to 2018. Some of his other prominent films are Kate & Leopold, Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman, The Prestige and Australia. He isalso a singer, songwriter and a dancer.

Birthdate: October 8, 1939

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Paul Hogan is an Australian actor and television presenter. He is credited with popularizing the Crocodile Dundee film series with his award-winning portrayal of Michael "Crocodile" Dundee in the movie series. Such is his popularity in Australia that Hogan was made a member of the Order of Australia for service to entertainment and tourism.

Birthdate: August 2, 1976

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Birthdate: April 7, 1964

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Wellington, New Zealand

Active in the film industry for over 35 years, Russell Crowe is an actor, film producer, director, and musician. Gaining international fame with his role in the epic historical film Gladiatorin 2000, he is the recipient of several awards, including an Academy Award and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award.

Birthdate: August 9, 1968

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Eric Bana, better known as Nero from Star Trek, initially gained fame with the series Full Frontal. The Australian actor made a mark in Hollywood with movies such as Hulk, Troy, and Munich. He loves racing and donates to charities related to causes such as mental-illness awareness and animal welfare.

Birthdate: June 20, 1909

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Battery Point, Australia

Died: October 14, 1959

Regarded as the successor to Douglas Fairbanks, Errol Flynn was an Australian-born actor who gained recognition in the Golden Age of Hollywood mainly because of his romantic swashbuckler roles. He also achieved fame for his reputation as a womanizer and party animal in personal life. His career and life inspired several films, such as My Wicked, Wicked Ways and Flynn.

Birthdate: October 5, 1967

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Ely, Cambridgeshire, England

Guy Pearce is best known as Mike Young from the series Neighbours. Fans loved his Emmy-winning performance in the miniseries Mildred Pierce. He won a Saturn Award for his role in Memento and a SAG Award for his performance in The King’s Speech. Guy is also involved in animal welfare.

Birthdate: April 3, 1969

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Ben Mendelsohn is best known for his Emmy-winning portrayal of Danny Rayburn in the series Bloodline and for his AACTA Award-winning performance in Animal Kingdom. He has also mesmerized audiences with his roles in The Dark Knight Rises and The Outsider. He has appeared as Talos in two Marvel movies.

Birthdate: June 26, 1997

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia

Australian heartthrob Jacob Elordi was a film buff since an early age and wanted to become an actor like his idol, Heath Ledger. Following a debut in a musical and few more acting assignments, he ultimately hit it big with Netflix teen film The Kissing Booth and HBO series Euphoria.Jacob Elordi is also abudding young activist and has spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Birthdate: November 5, 1980

Sun Sign: Scorpio

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

The oldest of the famous Hemsworth brothers, Luke Hemsworth is also an actor like his younger siblings. A famous TV actor in Australia, Luke Hemsworth has also appeared in American films, such as Hickok, Encounter, and Crypto. A popular figure in Australia, Luke was chosen as the newest face of Tourism Australia in 2018.

Birthdate: July 15, 1979

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Echuca, Australia

Travis Fimmel never thought about becoming a model or actor before he was spotted working out at a gym by a talent scout's flatmate. In fact, he wouldn't even have been working out at that gym had he not broken his leg before making his debut for the St Kilda Football Club. Well, Australian football’s loss is film industry’s gain!

Birthdate: November 22, 1994

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Perth, Australia

Australian actor Dacre Montgomery is best known for his roles of Jason Scott/Red Ranger in the movie Power Rangers and Billy Hargrove in the Netflix series Stranger Things. He was also seen as Mike in A Few Less Men. In 2019, he launched his podcast DLKM, which showcased his poetry.

Birthdate: July 30, 1969

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Launceston, Australia

Best known as Patrick Jane from The Mentalist, Australian actor Simon Baker was an avid surfer in his younger days. He won a Logie Award for his role in the series E Street and had a leading role in The Guardian, too. He has also appeared in films such as L.A. Confidential.

Birthdate: January 22, 1960

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Died: November 22, 1997

Michael Hutchence, co-founder of the Australian rock band INXS, was known for his wild lifestyle, his affairs with celebrities, and his history of drug abuse. He was named to News.com’s list of the 15 greatest Australian singers of all time but unfortunately died by suicide in a Sydney hotel room.

Birthdate: June 5, 1995

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Singer, actor, and YouTuber Troye Sivan is best known for his Golden Globe-nominated song Revelation from the movie Boy Erased. He played the younger Wolverine in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and the titular role in the Spud movie franchise. His YouTube video The Boyfriend Tag won him a Teen Choice Award.

Birthdate: July 6, 1951

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Toowoomba, Australia

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Birthdate: August 24, 1976

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Canberra, Australia

Alex O'Loughlin is an Australian actor, director, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work in the popular police procedural TV series, Hawaii Five-0. Apart from being associated with the film and TV industry, Alex O'Loughlin also works closely with a nonprofit organization called Donate Life America for which he is the current ambassador.

Birthdate: August 10, 1989

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Cairns, Australia

Australian actor Brenton Thwaites is best known for his appearance in the soap opera Home and Away.Even though his initial plans involved becoming a policeman or a firefighter, destiny had other plans for him. He started acting in plays as a teenager and moved to TV shows. He has since migrated to US where his career continues to thrive.

Birthdate: February 17, 1970

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Wallasey, England, United Kingdom

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: June 23, 1974

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Blacktown, Australia

Joel Edgerton is best known for his AACTA-winning performances in The Secret Life of Us and Animal Kingdom. His other notable films include Star Wars Episodes II and III, The Great Gatsby, and Loving. He was also appreciated for his directorial debut, The Gift. He works actively for eye-restoration projects.

Birthdate: February 12, 1979

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Australian actor and singer Jesse Spencer is best known to fans as Dr. Robert Chase from House and as Billy Kennedy from Neighbours. Though born into a family of medical professionals, Spencer showed an early interest in music, excelling in the violin, and often plays at charity events these days.

Birthdate: April 26, 1989

Sun Sign: Taurus

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Luke Bracey is an Australian actor whose sheer hard work and determination landed him prominent roles in popular films, such as The November Man, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, and Hacksaw Ridge. Luke Bracey is often cited as an inspiration for young and aspiring Australian actors and actresses.

Birthdate: April 2, 1975

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Australia

Birthdate: September 28, 1916

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: South Kensington, London, England

Died: January 14, 1977

English-Australian actor Peter Finch is best known as Howard Beale from the movie Network, a role that won him a posthumous Academy Award. Fans also loved his BAFTA-winning role of Daniel Hirsh in Sunday Bloody Sunday. He was also nominated for an Emmy for the TV film Raid on Entebbe.

Birthdate: July 27, 1968

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Known for playing prominent roles in Australian series such as The Power, the Passion and Home and Away, Julian McMahon is also popular as Dr. Doom from the Fantastic Four franchise. The son of Sir William McMahon, former prime minister of Australia, Julian had initially dabbled in modeling.

Birthdate: December 20, 1984

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Kyneton, Australia

Bob Morley is best known for his Teen Choice Award-nominated performance as Bellamy Blake in The 100 and his Logie Award-nominated role as Drew Curtis in Home and Away. He has also participated in the Australian singing contest It Takes Two and has appeared in films such as Blinder.

Birthdate: January 11, 1930

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Lidcombe, Australia

Died: January 7, 2015

Australian actor Rod Taylor is best remembered for his roles in films such as Time Machine, The Birds, and Zabriskie Point. He also voiced Pongo in the 1961 film One Hundred and One Dalmatians and appeared on stage, too. His final film role was as Winston Churchill in Inglourious Basterds.

Birthdate: January 31, 1959

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Adelaide, Australia

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Birthdate: December 19, 1991

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Australian actor, dancer and singer-songwriter Keiynan Lonsdale is best-known for playing Wally West/Kid Flash in The CW series The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. Other on-screen portrayals of Lonsdale includes Oliver Lloyd in the series Dance Academy and Uriah Pedrad in film The Divergent Series: Insurgent. He has also released the studio-album Rainbow Boy and worked as an MTV VJ.

Birthdate: July 17, 1969

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Winton

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: September 5, 1939

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Goulburn, Australia

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: February 17, 1934

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Kew, Australia

Australian comedian and satirist Barry Humphries is best known for his stage/TV alter egos Sir Les Patterson and Dame Edna Everage. He has also written plays for London's West End and also published an award-winning autobiography. Known for his Dadaist humor, he is also a skilled landscape painter.

Birthdate: September 21, 1965

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Marrickville

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Birthdate: March 15, 1986

Sun Sign: Pisces

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: February 14, 1977

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Jim Jefferies is an Australian-American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer best known as the creator of the FX sitcom Legitand the Comedy Central late-night show The Jim Jefferies Show. He trained at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts before beginning his career. Besides his TV shows, he has also appeared in films and performed at festivals.

Birthdate: August 20, 1948

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Port Pirie, Australia

Australian actor, John Noble, is best known for his role in the Fox action-horror series Sleepy Hollow. He has also appeared in many films and played a high-profile role in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He is the winner of one Saturn Award. Besides acting, he has a deep interest in theoretical physics and enjoys painting.

Birthdate: 1963 AD

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Height: 6'2" (188 cm)

Birthdate: June 23, 1947

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Sydney

Birthdate: November 28, 1976

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Height: 5'10" (178 cm)

Birthdate: October 7, 1975

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Northampton, England

Tim Minchin is an Australian musician, comedian, writer, actor, and songwriter. He is best known for combining music and comedy in his shows, which have been received well by the audience. Tim Minchin is also known for writing lyrics and composing the critically acclaimed show,Matilda the Musical, which won several awards including Tony Award and an Olivier Award.

Birthdate: September 4, 1969

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: London, England

Height: 5'8" (173 cm)

Birthdate: May 21, 1948

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Brisbane, Australia

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Birthdate: June 14, 1977

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Melbourne, Australia

Height: 6'1" (185 cm)

Birthdate: June 13, 1996

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Adelaide

Height: 6'0" (183 cm)

Birthdate: June 1, 1968

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Malvern, Australia

Height: 5'11" (180 cm)

Birthdate: January 23, 1962

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Albury, Australia

Australian actor Richard Roxburgh has gained immense popularity with his roles of Moriarty in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Hugh Stamp in Mission Impossible II, and Count Dracula in Van Helsing. He was nominated for an AACTA award for Moulin Rouge! and won the Logie Award for the series Rake.

Birthdate: July 6, 1988

Sun Sign: Cancer

Birthplace: Southern Cross, Australia

Best known for his various roles in the American Horror Story media franchise, Cody Fern is an Australian actor-director. He got his major stage breakthrough with the role of Albert in the play War Horse and later won the Heath Ledger Scholarship. He has also appeared in the Netflix drama House of Cards.