Jai Courtney

Jai Courtney

39 · Born: Mar 15, 1986

Personal Details

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BornMar 15, 1986 Cherrybrook, Sydney, Australia
Parents
  • Chris Courtney
  • Karen Courtney

Biography

Jai Stephen Courtney, a talented Australian actor, was born on March 15, 1986, and has since made a profound and lasting impression on the entertainment industry. His impressive career trajectory began with a series of small yet significant roles in both films and television series, which served as a crucial foundation for his future accomplishments. Among his earliest and most notable performances was the memorable portrayal of Charlie in the adrenaline-fueled film Jack Reacher, which premiered in 2012.

Courtney's impressive trajectory continued unabated as he embarked on a diverse cinematic journey, featuring in a plethora of critically acclaimed films that showcased his remarkable range. Notably, he appeared in A Good Day to Die Hard in 2013, a high-octane action thriller that cemented his status as a versatile performer. He then took on the role of Adam in I, Frankenstein, a 2014 horror fantasy film that allowed him to tap into his darker side.

In 2016, Courtney further solidified his reputation as a talented thespian with his captivating performance in The Exception, a historical drama that demonstrated his ability to convey complex emotions with depth and nuance. Moreover, his portrayal of Kyle Reese in Terminator Genisys, a 2015 science fiction blockbuster, showcased his remarkable capacity to effortlessly transition between genres and characters, solidifying his status as a master of his craft.

Courtney has left an indelible mark on the DC Extended Universe, bringing to life the complex and formidable persona of Captain Boomerang in a trio of blockbuster films, including Suicide Squad, released in 2016, The Suicide Squad, which premiered in 2021, and The Flash, set to hit the big screen in 2023.

Career

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2025
American Primeval
American Primeval as Virgil Cutter
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American Primeval
American Primeval as Virgil Cutter
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2024
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Runt
Runt as Bryan Shearer
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2023
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope as Bob Goodwin
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2022
Black Site
Black Site as Miller
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The Terminal List
The Terminal List as Steve Horn
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Love, Death & Robots
Love, Death & Robots as Spencer (voice)
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2021
The Suicide Squad
The Suicide Squad as Captain Boomerang
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Jolt
Jolt as Justin
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2020
Honest Thief
Honest Thief as John Nivens
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100% Wolf
100% Wolf as Flasheart (voice)
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Stateless
Stateless as Cam Sandford
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2019
Semper Fi
Semper Fi as Callahan
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Storm Boy
Storm Boy as Hideaway Tom
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Alita: Battle Angel
Alita: Battle Angel as Jashugan (uncredited)
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2017
The Exception
The Exception as Capt Stefan Brandt
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2016
Suicide Squad
Suicide Squad as George 'Digger' Harkness / Boomerang
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2015
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Man Down
Man Down as Devin Roberts
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2014
Divergent
Divergent as Eric Coulter
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Unbroken
Unbroken as Hugh 'Cup' Cuppernell
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Felony
Felony as Detective Jim Melic
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The Water Diviner
The Water Diviner as Lt. Colonel Hughes
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2013
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2012
Jack Reacher
Jack Reacher as Charlie
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2010
Spartacus
Spartacus as Varro
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2009
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2005
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2015