Joel Edgerton

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Characters played by Joel Edgerton

John Connolly — Black Mass (2015)

John Connolly is an FBI agent who grew up with James 'Whitey' Bulger and Billy Bulger. He recruits James 'Whitey' Bulger as an informant against a rival gang, but becomes compromised by their friendship, accepting gifts and shielding crimes before his conduct is exposed and he is convicted.

Harry Harris — Thirteen Lives (2022)

A medical doctor contacted by the rescue divers to oversee the health and sedation of the trapped boys. He develops the critical medical protocol required to safely anesthetize and transport the children through the flooded cave.

Lord — The Green Knight (2021)

The Lord is the castle's host near the Green Chapel. He proposes exchanging his hunting gains for whatever Gawain obtains inside the castle, then kisses Gawain as the return for his Lady's actions. He also captures and releases the red fox, linking his hospitality to Gawain's moral test.

Ramses II — Exodus: Gods and Kings (2014)

Pharaoh of Egypt who succeeds his father. Initially exiles Moses after confirming his Hebrew lineage, he stubbornly refuses to free the Hebrews despite nine plagues. After the tenth plague claims his infant son, he permits the Exodus, leads a doomed pursuit to the Red Sea, survives, and laments his losses.

Owen Lars — Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Moisture farmer and adoptive uncle of Luke

Owen Lars — Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)

Luke Skywalker's uncle and moisture farmer on Tatooine

Carter — The Thing (2011)

Norwegian helicopter pilot and Kate's partner, survives the crash and quarantine.

Nathaniel "Natan" Nash — Red Sparrow (2018)

A dedicated CIA operative initially stationed in Moscow who protects a high-value Russian mole code-named Marble. Reassigned to Budapest, he is seduced by Dominika but quickly identifies her as Russian intelligence. Despite initial suspicions, he agrees to help her defect and eventually uncovers that her handler, General Korchnoi, is actually Marble. He assists in her plan to expose the mole.

Tom Buchanan — The Great Gatsby (2013)

Tom is Daisy's domineering husband and a wealthy East Egg resident who carries on an affair with Myrtle. Suspicious of Gatsby, he exposes Gatsby's alleged bootlegging at the Plaza and later tells George that Gatsby's car killed Myrtle, directing George's revenge toward Gatsby while protecting Daisy.

Owen Lars — Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)

Moisture farmer on Tatooine, uncle and guardian of Luke.

Brendan Conlon — Warrior (2011)

High school physics teacher and former MMA fighter who enters the Sparta tournament to pay for his daughter's surgery and save his mortgage. He uses Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to defeat opponents, reaches the finals against his brother Tommy, dislocates Tommy's shoulder, and ultimately submits after an emotional reconciliation with his father and brother.

Metalbeak — Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010)

The disfigured, dying leader and mate of Queen Nyra. He leads the Pure Ones' forces, captures the Guardians using a magnetic field trap, engages in a deadly duel with Ezylryb, and is ultimately slain by Soren with a flaming branch.

Career Overview

Joel Edgerton has 126 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Star Wars with 2 titles. Signature works include Dark Matter, Black Mass, Thirteen Lives. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
126
Birth Date
1974-06-23
Birth Place
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q381768), public domain (CC0).