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Known for
Actor
Gender
Male
Birthday
10 August
Location
Queensland, Australia
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Biography
Brenton Thwaites is an Australian actor known for his versatility across film and television, seamlessly transitioning between drama, action, and fantasy roles. Born on August 10, 1989, in Cairns, Queensland, Thwaites developed an early interest in performing and trained at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, one of Australia’s most prestigious acting schools.
Thwaites began his career with appearances in Australian television series, gaining attention for his role in Slide and later in the long-running soap Home and Away. His transition to international film came with The Giver (2014), a dystopian drama where he played the lead role of Jonas. He further expanded his profile with parts in Maleficent (2014) alongside Angelina Jolie and in the DC Comics adaptation Titans (2018–2023), where he portrayed Dick Grayson/Robin/Nightwing, earning praise for bringing depth and charisma to the character.
In addition to television, Thwaites has appeared in films such as Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Gods of Egypt (2016), demonstrating a talent for both blockbuster and character-driven projects. With his combination of classical training, screen presence, and adaptability, Brenton Thwaites continues to establish himself as a prominent figure in contemporary cinema and television.
