Biography
Who is Xavier Samuel?
Early life
Xavier Samuel was born in Hamilton, Australia, on December 10, 1983. He grew up in Adelaide, South Australia, and attended Rostrevor College, where he graduated in 2001. During his school years, he also undertook final year drama at Christian Brothers College and participated in theatrical productions like A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Following his secondary education, Xavier attended the Flinders University Drama Centre. He successfully completed his training there and graduated in 2006, laying the foundation for his professional acting career on stage and screen.
Acting career
Xavier made his television debut on the Australian show McLeod's Daughters in 2003. He appeared in various film projects over the following years, including the horror film Road Train and the surfing drama Newcastle in 2008.
In 2009, he played the lead role of Brent in the horror thriller The Loved Ones. His profile rose significantly when he was cast as Riley Biers in the 2010 blockbuster film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. This role earned him recognition and an MTV Movie Award for Best Fight.
He continued to take on diverse roles in subsequent years. In 2011, he appeared in Anonymous and later starred in the comedy A Few Best Men alongside Rebel Wilson and Olivia Newton-John. His later film credits include Adore with Naomi Watts, the war film Fury alongside Brad Pitt, and the biographical drama Blonde in 2022.
Family and personal life
Xavier comes from an artistic family. His younger brother, Benedict Samuel, works as a writer, producer, and actor, while his older sister, Bridget, is a stage manager. As a child, he wanted to be an Australian rules football star and remains a supporter of the Adelaide Football Club.
Throughout his career, Xavier has maintained relationships with several high-profile figures. He dated model Shermine Shahrivar, actress Phoebe Tonkin, actress Emily Browning, and model Jessica Gomes. He regularly splits his time between Australia and America for his work in film and television.
Birthday and age
Xavier Samuel was born on December 10, 1983, which makes Xavier 42 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Xavier shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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