Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Actor, Voice actor, Screenwriter
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
Australia, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Spouse
Lara Worthington (2014)
Children
3 children
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
National Institute of Dramatic Art, John Curtin College of the Arts
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Haimarīks)
Popularity
Tier A -- 284,316 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Career
Career spanning 34 years (1995-2029)
Year context
Born in 1976 -- US bicentennial; Apple Computer founded; Gerald Ford was US president
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Cultural Uplift
65
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Filmography (34)
AWARDS (1)
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Saturn Awards
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Biography
Samuel Henry John Worthington (born 2 August 1976) is an Australian actor. He is known for playing Jake Sully in the Avatar franchise (2009–present), Marcus Wright in Terminator Salvation (2009), and Perseus in Clash of the Titans (2010) and its sequel Wrath of the Titans (2012).
He has taken other dramatic roles, appearing in The Debt (2010), Everest (2015), Hacksaw Ridge (2016), The Shack (2017), Manhunt (2017), and Fractured (2019). He has received Australia's highest film award three times for his leading roles in Bootmen (2000), Somersault (2004), and Avatar (2009).
On television, Worthington appeared in Australia as Howard in Love My Way and Phillip Schuler in the television drama mini-series Deadline Gallipoli, for which he was also an executive producer. He voiced the protagonist, Captain Alex Mason, in the video game Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) and its sequels Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2012) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (2018).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sam Worthington?
Sam Worthington is 49 years old, born on .
Where was Sam Worthington born?
Sam Worthington was born in Godalming, Surrey, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Sam Worthington been in?
Sam Worthington has 34 credits in our database. Notable titles include Avatar 5 (2031), Avatar 4 (2029), Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2 (2026), Fuze (2026), Zero A. D. (2026).
What is Sam Worthington known for?
Sam Worthington is primarily known as an actor. Samuel Henry John Worthington (born 2 August 1976) is an Australian actor. He is known for playing Jake Sully in the Avatar franchise (2009–present), Marcus Wright in Terminator Salvation (2009), and Perseus in Clash of the…
Where can I find more information about Sam Worthington?
You can find more about Sam Worthington on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
