In 2004 Worthington Received Australias Highest Film Award For His Lead Performance
Samuel Henry J. “Sam” Worthington (born 2 August 1976) is an English born, Australian actor. in 2004, Worthington received Australia’s highest film award for his lead performance in Somersault. He performed predominantly in leading roles in a variety of low-budget films before transitioning to major studio films, ranging from romantic drama and comedy-drama to science fiction and action. Worthington was nominated for Best Lead Actor by the Australian Film Institute (AFI) for his performance. Dirty Deeds was a critical and financial success, earning A$5,034,142 at the box office in Australia. Worthington’s international film career began with a series of small roles in Hollywood production The Great Raid (2005), which was filmed in Australia.
