Basic Information:
Name: Jacob Nathaniel Elordi
Date of Birth: June 26, 1997
Nationality: Australian
Profession: Actor and Producer
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Biography:
Jacob Elordi is an Australian actor who gained international recognition for his role as Noah Flynn in Netflix's The Kissing Booth film series (2018–2021) and as Nate Jacobs in the HBO drama series Euphoria (2019-2026). Born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, to Melissa, a stay-at-home mother and one-time cafeteria employee at Elordi's school, and John, a house painter who built the family's house, Elordi is the youngest of four children. He has one older brother and three older sisters.
Elordi developed an interest in acting at the age of 12, participating in school productions like Seussical, where he played the Cat in the Hat. He also played rugby but focused on stage acting after a back injury. Elordi moved to Los Angeles in 2017 to pursue his acting career. Before landing his breakthrough roles, he experienced periods of financial instability, even living out of his car. His first experience on a Hollywood film set was as an extra in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017).
Elordi's role as Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth catapulted him to fame, despite the film's negative critical reception. He then secured the role of Nate Jacobs in Euphoria, further solidifying his career. He received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Elvis Presley in Sofia Coppola's Priscilla (2023) and for his performance in Emerald Fennell's Saltburn (2023), earning a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the latter. Elordi is also set to play Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights, scheduled for release in 2026.
Career Timeline:
Early Life: Participated in school productions, including Seussical.
2017: Worked as an extra in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Moved to Los Angeles.
2018: Starred as Rooster in the Australian film Swinging Safari. Gained fame as Noah Flynn in The Kissing Booth.
2019-2026: Played Nate Jacobs in the HBO drama series Euphoria.
2023: Starred as Elvis Presley in Priscilla. Starred in Saltburn, receiving a BAFTA nomination. Executive produced and acted in He Went That Way.
2025: Plays Dorrigo Evans in The Narrow Road to the Deep North. Plays The Monster in Frankenstein.
2026: Scheduled to appear as Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights.
Achievements:
Awards & Recognition:
Nomination for BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Saltburn (2023).
Critical Acclaim: Received critical acclaim for his performances in Priscilla and Saltburn.
Other Notable Roles:
Gained widespread recognition for his roles in The Kissing Booth and Euphoria.
Key Quotes / Catchphrases:
(About The Kissing Booth): He has spoken about feeling conflicted about the objectification he experienced due to the film's success.
No other famous quotes or catchphrases are currently widely available.
