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The Australian actor Jacob Elordi is best known for his performance as ‘Noah Flynn’ in the critically acclaimed Netflix film ‘The Kissing Booth.’ Born and reared in Brisbane, Australia, Jacob has always been fascinated by the world of acting. During his academic years, he began acting and participated in numerous stage productions. One of his earliest acting roles was in the musical ‘Seussical,’ in which he performed as ‘Cat in the Hat’ and also sang. As he grew older, his passion for acting grew. He was greatly influenced by Australian actor Heath Ledger, who had already made his mark in Hollywood. He made his big-screen debut in 2017 with a tiny, uncredited part in the Hollywood film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.’ In the same year, he made his official acting debut in the comedy-drama film ‘Swinging Safari,’ in which he portrayed ‘Rooster.’ His life altered after he portrayed ‘Noah Flynn’ in the adolescent romantic comedy ‘The Kissing Booth.’

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Youth and Early Life

26 June 1997, in Brisbane, Australia, Jacob Elordi was born to John and Melissa Elordi. He grew up with Isabella and Jalynn as his sisters. In addition to being involved in sports and extracurricular activities, Jacob was a film enthusiast. He admired Australian actor Heath Ledger as a child. Jacob determined that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of Australian actors such as Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman, who had already established themselves in Hollywood.

He began performing in theatrical productions that were arranged by his school. Over time, he perfected his abilities. His first acting role was in the musical ‘Seussical,’ as ‘Cat in the Hat.’ During his formative school years, he pursued acting in addition to academics. In high school, he dabbled in photography in addition to his varied artistic interests.
His desire to become an actor led him to ‘St. Joseph’s Nudgee College,’ where he began his formal acting training. He also played rugby, a sport that helped him maintain a certain level of physical fitness, which aided him in landing early roles. By the time he entered college, he had begun to audition for major acting roles. He landed a few assignments but was unable to land anything substantial.

Jacob Elordi’s  profession

His acting career began with the short film ‘Carpe Liam.’ In the film, he played the title role of ‘Liam.’
Afterward, he appeared in another short film titled ‘Max & Iosefa.’ Also in this film, he portrayed the lead role. He also became interested in other aspects of filmmaking and served as the film’s writer. He did not want to limit himself to acting because he believed he had a larger artistic aspect.

In 2017, he was offered a minor part in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.’ Jacob appeared in a minor, uncredited role in the film. Jacob learned a great deal on the film’s set, which was a significant success.
He tried out for a supporting role in the comedy-drama “Swinging Safari” in the same year. Reputable actors such as Kylie Minogue and Guy Pearce starred in the film. It starred Jacob as ‘Rooster’ and was well received by critics. The film also proved to be a box-office success.

After this, Jacob relocated to Los Angeles and established there. Eventually, he tried out for a part in the Netflix film The Kissing Booth. He was chosen for the role of ‘Noah Flynn,’ the leading lady’s love interest in the film. The film was released on ‘Netflix’ on May 11, 2018, and received widespread acclaim. Despite the fact that the film did not appear to be well-received by critics, it reached new heights of success for ‘Netflix.’ One in three viewers who viewed the film on Netflix have rewatched it.

The film’s release and subsequent triumph made Jacob an overnight sensation. His social media following increased significantly, and he became a national hero. Soon thereafter, Jacob began to receive offers for main roles in films and television series. In the upcoming film ‘The Mortuary Collection,’ he will play a pivotal role as ‘Jake.’ He will portray ‘Chris’ in the upcoming film ‘2 Hearts.’ In addition, he is expected to assume a pivotal role in the upcoming HBO series Euphoria. Based on a similar Israeli series, ‘Euphoria’ will follow the lives of several high school students as they experiment with sex, narcotics, love, and friendship. In addition, he will portray ‘Lucas Jackson’ in the upcoming series ‘The Bend.’

Personal Facts About Jacob

During the production of ‘The Kissing Booth,’ Jacob Elordi and Joey King, who portrayed his female protagonist, became close friends. The couple ultimately developed feelings for one another and began dating. They were rumored to have separated in July 2018, but Jacob put an end to the rumors by wishing Joey a happy birthday on social media.

Jacob adores the late actor Heath Ledger. He frequently uploads photos of himself posing as Heath Ledger.
Additionally, Jacob is a socially active young man. He is extremely vocal about his discontent with America’s current firearms laws. He has frequently been captured on camera protesting against the laws. He supports numerous additional causes.

Estimated Net Worth

Australia-born actor Jacob Elordi has a net worth of $4 million. Jacob Elordi first garnered global recognition in 2018 for playing bad boy Noah Flynn in the Netflix teen romantic comedy “The Kissing Booth.” In 2020 and 2021, he reprised this role in the film’s sequels. Elordi is also recognized for his portrayal of high school athlete Nate Jacobs in the HBO teen drama series “Euphoria.”