Happy birthday! Joel Edgerton turns 51 today

By Lori Macatee
Canberra
Last updated on June 23, 2025

The iconic and legendary actor turns 51 on Monday, Jun. 23, 2025.

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Joel Edgerton is celebrating his 51st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Joel Edgerton (The Great Gatsby, Zero Dark Thirty, Warrior, Star Wars, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 51st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Edgerton, a cultural icon

Born in Blacktown on June 23, 1974, Joel Edgerton's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Edgerton's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Joel hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Joel Edgerton as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 51.

Happy Birthday, Joel, you're the best!