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What Is Sam Worthington’s Net Worth?
Sam Worthington, the Australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films like “Avatar” and “Terminator Salvation,” has accumulated a substantial net worth of $60 million. This figure reflects his earnings from various film roles, endorsements, and other ventures throughout his career.
Early Career and Breakthrough Roles
Worthington’s journey to Hollywood success began in Australia. One of his early roles was in the Australian dance film “Bootmen” (2000) alongside Adam Garcia. In 2003, he starred in the low-budget Australian comedy film “Gettin’ Square,” which received nominations at several Australian award ceremonies. The following year, he won the AFI Award for Best Lead Actor for his performance in the film “Somersault.” His early career also includes a role in the television series “Love My Way” (2004), where he played Howard, the main character’s love interest. His international career was kick-started with a role in “The Great Raid” (2005), followed by appearances in “Rogue” (2007) and “Terminator Salvation” (2009). “Terminator Salvation,” the fourth installment of the “Terminator” film series, featured Christian Bale, Anton Yelchin, and Bryce Dallas Howard. Worthington’s breakthrough came with James Cameron’s “Avatar” in 2009. The film grossed over $2.73 billion worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time, a record it held for a decade until “Avengers: Endgame” broke it in 2019.
Film Career and Earnings
Following the success of “Avatar,” Worthington starred in the action fantasy film “Clash of the Titans” in 2010, alongside Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Alexa Davalos. He reprised his role as Perseus in the sequel, “Wrath of the Titans,” in 2012. His filmography includes roles in “Dirty Deeds” (2002), “The Great Raid” (2005), “Macbeth” (2006), “Last Night” (2010), “Texas Killing Fields” (2011), “Man on a Ledge” (2012), “Drift” (2013), “Sabotage” (2014), “Cake” (2014), “The Keeping Room” (2014), “Paper Planes” (2015), “Kidnapping Freddy Heineken” (2015), “Everest” (2015), “Hacksaw Ridge” (2016), “The Shack” (2017), “The Titan” (2018), and “Fractured” (2019). While specific salary figures for each role are not publicly available, it is estimated that Worthington’s earnings from “Avatar” alone were substantial, potentially reaching into the millions, given the film’s unprecedented box office success. Subsequent roles in other major films would have contributed significantly to his $60 million net worth.
Voice Acting and Video Game Roles
Worthington has also lent his voice to several video games, including “Call of Duty: Black Ops” (2010), where he voiced Captain Alex Mason, the main protagonist. He reprised his role as Mason in the sequel games, “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” (2012) and “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” (2018). Voice acting roles can provide a significant source of income, with actors often earning tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars per game, depending on the scope of their role and the game’s popularity.
Real Estate Investments
In May 2018, Worthington and his wife, Lara Bingle, purchased a mansion in Los Angeles for $8 million. The seller was actor Simon Kinberg. The property was listed for sale in February 2020 for $9.25 million. They eventually sold it in May 2021 for $8.2 million. Real estate investments are a common way for celebrities to diversify their assets and build wealth over time.
Personal Life and Background
Samuel Henry John Worthington was born in Godalming, Surrey, England, on August 2, 1976. When he was six months old, his family moved to Perth, Western Australia. He grew up in Warnbro, a suburb of Perth, with his sister Lucinda. His mother, Jeanne J. (née Martyn), was a homemaker, and his father, Ronald W. Worthington, worked as a power plant employee. Worthington attended John Curtin College of the Arts in Fremantle, Western Australia, where he studied drama but did not graduate. After leaving school, he worked various jobs, including in construction, before settling in Sydney. While working as a bricklayer, he received a scholarship to the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). This educational background laid the foundation for his acting career.
