Biography
Who is Jacob Elordi?
Early life and education
Jacob Nathaniel Elordi was born on June 26, 1997, in Nudgee, Australia. He grew up in a working-class household alongside three older sisters. His father, John, migrated to Australia from Spain as a child.
Throughout his youth, he attended private schools, including St Kevin's College in Melbourne and St Joseph's College in Nudgee. He completed his secondary education in 2015. During these years, he participated in school musicals such as Seussical and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He also studied acting in Melbourne for one year before relocating to the United States in 2017 to pursue professional work.
Finding success in Hollywood
His first Hollywood experience involved a role as an extra in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Jacob Elordi eventually gained global fame playing Noah Flynn in the Netflix romantic comedy series The Kissing Booth. Following this success, he moved to Los Angeles.
While facing financial struggles and living out of his car, he auditioned for the HBO drama series Euphoria. He successfully landed the role of Nate Jacobs, a complicated high school athlete. Critics and audiences recognized this performance as a significant turning point in his professional career.
Recent film roles
Beyond his television work, Jacob has appeared in various feature films. In 2020, he played Chris Gregory in the romantic drama 2 Hearts and later appeared in the erotic thriller Deep Water. He received critical attention for his portrayals of high-profile figures and complex characters.
This includes playing Elvis Presley in the 2023 biopic Priscilla, directed by Sofia Coppola. He also starred as Felix Catton in the psychological drama Saltburn, a performance that earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. His other well-known projects include the 2023 film The Sweet East and the crime thriller He Went That Way.
Athletic background and training
Before committing fully to his acting career, he was a dedicated junior athlete. He represented the state of Victoria in both rugby union and basketball. In 2012, he was part of a Victorian basketball team that won a national championship.
However, an injury to his back during a rugby match eventually steered him away from sports and toward performing. He credits reading Waiting for Godot in a drama class as a major influence on his decision to focus on acting. He modeled his American accent after actor Vin Diesel and drew inspiration from performers like Heath Ledger, Marlon Brando, and Christian Bale to refine his craft.
Birthday and age
Jacob Elordi was born on June 26, 1997, which makes Jacob 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Jacob shares the date with 28 other famous people.
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