What is Sam Worthington’s Net Worth and Salary?
Sam Worthington, the Australian actor, has amassed a net worth of $30 million. He is most recognized for his performances in blockbuster movies such as “Avatar”, “Terminator Salvation”, and “Clash of the Titans”.
Early Life and Education
Samuel Henry John Worthington was born in Godalming, Surrey, England, in 1976. However, he grew up in Warnbro, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, where he lived with his mother, Jeanne J., and father, Ronald W. Worthington, who 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 a series of odd jobs, including in construction, before settling in Sydney.
While working as a bricklayer in Sydney, Worthington landed a scholarship to the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).
Sam Worthington’s Acting Career
Worthington’s early acting roles included “Bootmen” (2000) and “Gettin’ Square” (2003), which was nominated for several awards in Australia. He won the AFI Award for Best Lead Actor for his role in “Somersault” (2004) and gained recognition for his part in the television series “Love My Way” (2004).
Worthington’s Hollywood career began with “The Great Raid” (2005), followed by “Rogue” (2007) and “Terminator Salvation” (2009), in which he co-starred with Christian Bale, Anton Yelchin, and Bryce Dallas Howard.
Sam Worthington’s Big Break in Avatar
In 2009, Sam Worthington landed his breakout role in James Cameron’s sci-fi epic film “Avatar”, which became the highest-grossing film of all time, grossing over $2.73 billion worldwide. Prior to this, Worthington had sold most of his belongings for $2,000 and was living in his car.
“Avatar” held the record for highest-grossing film for a decade until “Avengers: Endgame” broke it in 2019, solidifying Worthington’s place in Hollywood’s A-list.
Sam Worthington’s Acting Career
Sam Worthington starred in the 2010 action fantasy film “Clash of the Titans” and its sequel “Wrath of the Titans” in 2012. He has appeared in other films such as “Dirty Deeds”, “The Great Raid”, “Macbeth”, “Last Night”, “Texas Killing Fields”, “Man on a Ledge”, “Drift”, “Sabotage”, “Cake”, “The Keeping Room”, “Paper Planes”, “Kidnapping Freddy Heineken”, “Everest”, “Hacksaw Ridge”, “The Shack”, “The Titan”, and “Fractured”.
In addition to his on-screen acting, Worthington has also provided voice work for video games, including the “Call of Duty” series. He voiced Captain Alex Mason in “Call of Duty: Black Ops”, “Call of Duty: Black Ops II”, and “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4”.
Sam Worthington’s Personal Life and Legal Troubles
In October 2013, Sam Worthington was first linked to Australian actress Lara Bingle. The couple tied the knot in December 2014 and have two sons together, Rocket Zot and Racer, born in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
In February 2014, Worthington was arrested in New York City for punching paparazzo Sheng Li. The altercation began when Li allegedly kicked Worthington’s girlfriend, Bingle, in the shin. Worthington accepted a conditional discharge deal to avoid jail time. Li later filed a $3.7 million civil lawsuit against Worthington, but the two parties settled out of court and did not go to trial.
Sam Worthington Sells LA Mansion for $8.2 Million
In 2018, Sam Worthington and his wife, Lara Bingle, purchased a Los Angeles mansion from actor Simon Kinberg for $8 million. The couple listed the property for sale in February 2020, with an asking price of $9.25 million.
After more than a year on the market, the property sold in May 2021 for $8.2 million, a loss of $800,000 for the couple. The mansion features six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a swimming pool, and a home theater.
Worthington is best known for his roles in blockbuster movies such as Avatar and Clash of the Titans. Despite the loss on the sale of the LA property, Worthington’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million.
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