Joel Courtney is a well-known American actor. Born in Monterey, California, he rose to prominence for his role as Joe Lamb in the 2011 film Super 8. On The CW’s The Messengers, he also played the lead role of Peter Moore. In 2018, the stunning actor co-starred with Joey King in the Netflix film The Kissing Booth. Joel will also appear in the film’s 2020 sequel, The Kissing Booth 2. Check out his bio to learn more about his height, weight, childhood, net worth, family, career, and many other facts.
Joel Courtney Biography
Joel Courtney was born on January 31, 1996, he is 24 years old. His zodiac sign is Aquarius. He is of mixed ethnicity and holds American citizenship. Joel was born into a very supportive family. He is a follower of the Christian faith. His family relocated to Moscow, Idaho, where he spent the next 1-2 years of his childhood. Joel Courtney grew up there. Courtney traveled to Los Angeles during the first week of his summer school break in 2010, while still living in Idaho, in the hopes of appearing in a commercial and earning $100. He also has brothers and sisters. Caleb, Chantelle, and Josh are his three siblings. Joel Courtney’s biggest acting inspiration is his older brother, who is currently pursuing a career as an actor in Los Angeles, California.
Joel Courtney Height & Weight
Joel Courtney stands 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.82 m) and weighs approximately 57 kg (127 lbs). He wears a shoe size 10 in the United States. He also has dark brown eyes and hair.
| Real Name | Joel Courtney |
| Date of birth | January 31, 1996 |
| Famous as | actor |
| Age | 24-years old |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
| Weight | 57 Kg or 127 lbs |
| Shoe Size | 10 US |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Girlfriend | Mia Scholink (Engaged) |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Net Worth | Approx $900,000 |
| Is married? | No |
| Is Gay? | No |
Career
Joel was offered a role in the TV series ‘R. L. Stine’s The Haunting Hour.’ Joel appeared in two episodes of the show’s second season as ‘John Westmore.’ As a result, he only wanted to work in a TV commercial. Patti Kalles, the casting director, advised Courtney to audition for Paramount Pictures’ Super 8 film (2011). Similarly, Courtney landed the starring role of Joe Lamb in the film after 11 callbacks. As a result, it grossed more than $260 million against a budget of $50 million. It was a critical and commercial success. Courtney also won the award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor at the 2012 Saturn Awards.
Furthermore, critics praised his performance in the film. Following that, in 2012, he starred as a young ‘Tony’ in the film ‘Spare Time Killers,’ and as ‘Griffin Jones’ in the television film ‘Rogue.’ Similarly, he appeared in the 2016 film ‘Don’t Let Me Go,’ which was released in 2013. In the film, Joel played the character ‘Nick Madsen.’
Furthermore, Joel had a very busy year in 2014. Similarly, he appeared in the thriller/drama film ‘Sins of Our Youth,’ alongside Lucas Till and Mitchel Musso. Joel was also cast as ‘Buddy Bruckner’ in the supernatural film ‘Mercy.’ Furthermore, he finished the year as ‘Tom Sawyer’ in ‘Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn.’
Net worth
How much is Joel Courtney’s net worth? His net worth is estimated to be around $900,000. His primary source of income is acting. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.
Joel Courtney Girlfriend & Dating
Who is Joel Courtney Girlfriend? He is engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Mia Scholink. He proposed to Mia on February 14, 2020. At the moment, the couple is engaged and will soon tie the knot.
Social media
In terms of social media popularity, he is active and well-liked on some platforms. His Instagram account, @joel Courtney, has over 5.2 million followers. On Twitter, he has gained over 366.2K followers. Similarly, he has a YouTube channel with the same name that has over 88.1K subscribers.
