Sam Worthington is an Australian actor best known for his roles in blockbuster films such as “Avatar,” “Clash of the Titans,” and “Terminator Salvation.” Born in 1976 in Perth, Western Australia, Worthington began his acting career in the late 1990s and early 2000s with small roles in Australian television and film.
Despite a slow start to his career, Worthington’s talent and determination eventually paid off when he landed his breakout role as Jake Sully in the 2009 science fiction epic “Avatar.” Since then, Worthington has become a familiar face in Hollywood, starring in a number of high-profile films and earning critical acclaim for his performances. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of the key films and roles that have shaped Worthington’s career as an actor.
| Name | Original Name | Movie Language | Character Played | Release Date | Genre | Runtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar: The Way of Water | Avatar: The Way of Water | English | Jake Sully | 2022-12-14 | Science Fiction, Action, Adventure | 192 (in Minutes) |
| 9 Bullets | 9 Bullets | English | Jack | 2022-04-14 | Action, Thriller | 96 (in Minutes) |
| The Last Son | The Last Son | English | Isaac LeMay | 2021-12-10 | Western, Action, Adventure, Drama | 96 (in Minutes) |
| Lansky | Lansky | English | David Stone | 2021-06-24 | Crime, Drama, Thriller | 119 (in Minutes) |
| Fractured | Fractured | English | Ray Monroe | 2019-09-22 | Thriller | 99 (in Minutes) |
| The Titan | The Titan | English | Lt. Rick Janssen | 2018-03-30 | Science Fiction, Thriller | 97 (in Minutes) |
| The Hunter’s Prayer | The Hunter’s Prayer | English | Stephen Lucas | 2017-06-08 | Action, Thriller | 91 (in Minutes) |
| The Shack | The Shack | English | Mack Phillips | 2017-03-03 | Drama, Fantasy | 132 (in Minutes) |
| The Soul of War: Making ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ | The Soul of War: Making ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ | English | 2017-02-21 | Documentary | 70 (in Minutes) | |
| Hacksaw Ridge | Hacksaw Ridge | English | Captain Glover | 2016-10-07 | Drama, History, War | 139 (in Minutes) |
| Everest | Everest | English | Guy Cotter | 2015-09-10 | Drama, Adventure, History | 121 (in Minutes) |
| Kidnapping Mr. Heineken | Kidnapping Mr. Heineken | English | Willem Holleeder | 2015-03-12 | Drama, Action, Crime, Thriller, Mystery | 95 (in Minutes) |
| The Keeping Room | The Keeping Room | English | Moses | 2014-09-25 | Western, Drama | 95 (in Minutes) |
| Paper Planes | Paper Planes | English | Jack | 2014-09-07 | Comedy, Family, Drama | 96 (in Minutes) |
| Cake | Cake | English | Roy Collins | 2014-09-07 | Drama | 102 (in Minutes) |
| Sabotage | Sabotage | English | James ‘Monster’ Murray | 2014-03-28 | Action, Drama, Thriller, Crime | 110 (in Minutes) |
| Drift | Drift | English | JB | 2013-05-02 | Drama | 113 (in Minutes) |
| Wrath of the Titans | Wrath of the Titans | English | Perseus | 2012-03-28 | Fantasy, Adventure | 99 (in Minutes) |
| Man on a Ledge | Man on a Ledge | English | Nick Cassidy | 2012-01-13 | Action, Thriller, Crime | 102 (in Minutes) |
| Texas Killing Fields | Texas Killing Fields | English | Mike Souder | 2011-10-14 | Drama, Thriller, Crime, Mystery | 105 (in Minutes) |
| Capturing Avatar | Capturing Avatar | English | Self | 2010-11-16 | Documentary | 98 (in Minutes) |
| Last Night | Last Night | English | Michael Reed | 2010-11-05 | Drama, Romance | 90 (in Minutes) |
| The Debt | The Debt | English | Young David Peretz | 2010-09-30 | Drama, Thriller | 113 (in Minutes) |
| Love and Distrust | Love and Distrust | English | Miles (Segment 2: Blue Poles) | 2010-08-16 | Romance, Drama | 93 (in Minutes) |
| Clash of the Titans | Clash of the Titans | English | Perseus | 2010-03-31 | Adventure, Fantasy, Action | 106 (in Minutes) |
| Avatar | Avatar | English | Jake Sully | 2009-12-15 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction | 162 (in Minutes) |
| Terminator Salvation | Terminator Salvation | English | Marcus Wright | 2009-05-20 | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller | 117 (in Minutes) |
| Rogue | Rogue | English | Neil | 2007-11-08 | Action, Horror, Thriller | 99 (in Minutes) |
| Macbeth | Macbeth | English | MacBeth | 2006-09-21 | Thriller, Drama, Action | 109 (in Minutes) |
| Battle of Long Tan | Battle of Long Tan | English | Narrator | 2006-08-16 | Drama, History, Documentary, War | 104 (in Minutes) |
| A Fairytale of the City | A Fairytale of the City | English | The Artist | 2006-02-01 | 12 (in Minutes) | |
| Fink! | Fink! | English | Able | 2005-09-10 | Action, Adventure, Thriller | 92 (in Minutes) |
| The Great Raid | The Great Raid | English | PFC Lucas | 2005-08-12 | Action, History, War | 132 (in Minutes) |
| Somersault | Somersault | English | Joe | 2004-06-19 | Drama, Romance | 105 (in Minutes) |
| Thunderstruck | Thunderstruck | English | Ronnie | 2004-05-20 | Comedy, Drama, Music | 98 (in Minutes) |
| Gettin’ Square | Gettin’ Square | English | Barry ‘Wattsy’ Wirth | 2003-10-09 | Action, Comedy, Thriller | 100 (in Minutes) |
| Dirty Deeds | Dirty Deeds | English | Darcy | 2002-07-18 | Crime, Comedy, Drama, Thriller | 110 (in Minutes) |
| Hart’s War | Hart’s War | English | as Cpl. B.J. ‘Depot’ Guidry | 2002-02-15 | Drama, War | 125 (in Minutes) |
| Bootmen | Bootmen | English | Mitchell | 2000-10-05 | Comedy, Drama, Music | 89 (in Minutes) |
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Sam Worthington’s Acting style and approach
Worthington is also known for his dedication to his craft and his willingness to take on challenging roles. He has said in interviews that he enjoys pushing himself as an actor and taking on roles that require him to stretch his abilities and explore new areas of his craft. This approach has helped him to deliver a range of diverse and memorable performances in his career.
Upcoming Movies of Sam Worthington
| Name | Original Name | Movie Language | Character Played | Release Date | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avatar 5 | Avatar 5 | English | Jake Sully | 2028-12-20 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
| Avatar 4 | Avatar 4 | English | Jake Sully | 2026-12-16 | Action, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Avatar 3 | Avatar 3 | English | Jake Sully | 2024-12-18 | Action, Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy |
| Transfusion | Transfusion | English | Ryan Logan | 2023-01-05 | Drama, Thriller |
| The Cross | The Cross | English | |||
| Blue Poles | Blue Poles | English | Miles | ||
| CounterPlay | CounterPlay | English | |||
| Breathe | Breathe | English | Lucas | ||
| Alive Alone | Alive Alone | German | Thriller | ||
| Seacole | Seacole | English | Thomas Day | Drama | |
| Horizon | Horizon | English | Western, Drama | ||
| The Georgetown Project | The Georgetown Project | English | Horror | ||
| Hello Stranger | Hello Stranger | English | Kessler |
Sam Worthington Best Movies | Hit Movies
Avatar: The Way of Water
Released Year: 2022
Released Date: 16 Dec 2022
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: James Cameron
Actors: Zoe Saldana, Kate Winslet, Sam Worthington
Language: English
Awards: 3 nominations
Avatar
Released Year: 2009
Released Date: 18 Dec 2009
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: James Cameron
Actors: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
Language: English, Spanish
Awards: Won 3 Oscars. 89 wins & 131 nominations total
Capturing Avatar
Released Year: 2010
Released Date: 16 Nov 2010
Genre: Documentary
Director: Laurent Bouzereau
Actors: James Cameron, Jon Landau, James Gianopulos, Yuri Bartoli
Language: English
Awards: N/A
Hacksaw Ridge
Released Year: 2016
Released Date: 04 Nov 2016
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Director: Mel Gibson
Actors: Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Luke Bracey
Language: English, Japanese
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 56 wins & 115 nominations total
Clash of the Titans
Released Year: 2010
Released Date: 02 Apr 2010
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Louis Leterrier
Actors: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes
Language: English
Awards: 4 wins & 14 nominations
9 Bullets
Released Year: 2022
Released Date: 14 Apr 2022
Genre: Thriller
Director: Gigi Gaston
Actors: Lena Headey, Sam Worthington, Dean Scott Vazquez
Language: English
Awards: N/A
The Shack
Released Year: 2017
Released Date: 03 Mar 2017
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Director: Stuart Hazeldine
Actors: Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw
Language: English
Awards: 3 wins & 2 nominations
Terminator Salvation
Released Year: 2009
Released Date: 21 May 2009
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Director: McG
Actors: Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin
Language: English, Italian
Awards: 2 wins & 14 nominations
Wrath of the Titans
Released Year: 2012
Released Date: 30 Mar 2012
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Actors: Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Rosamund Pike
Language: English
Awards: 2 wins & 3 nominations
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