Who is Brenton Thwaites – Brenton Thwaites is a widely popular Australian actor who is best known for portraying Dean McMullen in Blue Lagoon: The Awakening, Tim Russell in Oculus (film), Bek in Gods of Egypt (film), Henry Turner in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Dick Grayson / Robin / Nightwing in Titans (TV Series). It was his college days when he decided to give up on everything in order to pursue an acting career. The talented actor has been active in the entertainment industry since 2010 and has made several film and television appearances at the time of writing. In this article, you will get to know Brenton Thwaites Height Weight and more personal details about him.
Early Life & Education – He was born on August 10, 1989, in Queensland, to Australian parents named Fion and Peter Thwaites. He has a sister named Stacey. He attended Cairns State High School located near the centre of Cairns, Queensland, Australia and graduated in 2006. Brenton later went to the prestigious Queensland University of Technology to study acting for almost three years, and finally graduated in 2010.
Career – During high school, he was keenly interested to become a policeman or a firefighter instead of pursuing a career in acting. When he was in University, he participated in a stage rendition of Romeo & Juliet and his outstanding performance made the audience astonished which eventually discovered his passion for acting.
Like many other actors, he commenced his acting journey with guest appearances in TV shows and low-budget independent films. In 2010, he made his first film appearance as Sam in an independent drama-thriller Charge Over You alongside Danya Cox, and Dominic Deutscher. In the next year, he marked his TV appearance as well, by portraying Leigh Scarpia in the crime drama Sea Patrol.
That same year, he played the role of Luke Gallagher in the teen drama Slide. The series was loved by the audience and made Brenton popular among the Australian youth. Despite the show’s popularity, it didn’t renew for the second season. He next acted as Max Patterson in the short film Headsmen.
Following Slide, he was seen playing a recurring role of Stu Henderson in the 24th season of the soap opera Home and Away. His performance was appreciated by the critics and also helped him to catch the attention of other filmmakers and TV experts. In 2012’s movie Save Your Legs!, Brenton played Mark Cow. In the same year, he appeared as Dean McMullen in the TV film Blue Lagoon: The Awakening.
His career’s breakthrough role came in 2013 when he was cast to play the role of Tim Russell in the supernatural horror film Oculus. The film was liked by the audience and his performance received huge appreciation as well. Following the success of Oculus, he started getting more offers from Hollywood renowned filmmakers.
He is also known for his performance in the following films Jonas in The Giver (2014), Maleficent (2014), Desmond Brimble in Office Uprising (2018), Paul Asher in An Interview with God (2019), and Devon in I Met a Girl (2020).
Brenton Thwaites Height Weight Body Stats Age Family Facts
Brenton Thwaites Personal Details
- Birth Name : Brenton Thwaites
- Nick Name : Brenton
- Birthday : 10 August 1989
- Age : 34
- Birthplace : Cairns, Queensland, Australia
- Nationality : Australian
- Religion : Slim
- Build : Athletic
- Occupation : Actor
- Ethnicity : White
- Zodiac Sign : Leo
- Sexuality : Straight
- Eye Color : Dark Brown
- Hair Color : Dark Brown
Brenton Thwaites Family
- Father : Peter Thwaites
- Mother : Fiona Thwaites
- Siblings : Stacey Thwaites (Sister)
- Spouse : Chloe Pacey (2015–present)
- Children : The couple has two children
Brenton Thwaites Body Measurements
- Height in Meter : 1.82 m (182 cm)
- Height in Feet : 5 Feet 11.5 Inches
- Weight in Kg : 82 kg
- Weight in lbs : 181 lbs
- Chest in Inches : 40 Inches
- Waist in Inches : 33 Inches
- Biceps in Inches : 14.5 Inches
Brenton Thwaites Dating History
Taylor Swift (2014) – He was rumoured to be dating American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift in 2014. They were met on the set of the movie The Giver, in which Swift had a small role. Well, the couple never confirmed their relationship but the rumours were spreading because they made several together appearances in Los Angeles streets.
Chloe Pacey (2015-Present) – Brenton and Chloe Pacey have been dating since 2015. The couple has two children.
Brenton Thwaites Distinctive Features
- His Dimple
- Thick Eyebrows
- His Beautiful Smile
- His physique
Brenton Thwaites Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film / TV Show | Won / Nominated |
| 2014 | AiF Breakthrough Award | Up-and-coming talent | The Giver | Won |
| 2014 | EuroCinema Kawananakoa Award | Rising star | His work | Won |
| 2014 | GQ Men of the Year | Breakthrough Actor | His work | Won |
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Action Movie Actor | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Nominated |
| 2019 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Action TV Actor | Titans | Nominated |
Brenton Thwaites Facts
- At the age of 16, he found his interest in acting after his performance in Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet.
- He is represented by United Management, WME (William Morris Endeavor), and Industry Entertainment.
- Brenton Thwaites is the first non-American actor to play DC Comics characters, Dick Grayson and Robin.
- In 2011/2021, he moved to America to pursue a career in acting.
- He admired Extraction fame actor Chris Hemsworth and the legend Heath Ledger.
- To know more about him, Connect with him on Instagram and Twitter.
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