Trivia

Was a bricklayer before becoming an actor.

Was cast in Avatar (2009) after Jake Gyllenhaal and Matt Damon turned down the role.

Was a finalist to play James Bond in Casino Royale (2006) before Daniel Craig was cast.

Said in an interview with Rove McManus that he had no intention of becoming an actor and went to NIDA to support a friend but was pushed through and got through. His friend did not get into NIDA.

He was living in his car when he was cast as the lead in Avatar (2009).

Aside from acting, Sam is a keen surfer.

He won a scholarship to the John Curtin School of Performing Arts in Fremantle, WA.

Sam has blurred vision but he does not wear glasses.

Won the "GQ Man of the Year" award in Australia in 2009, over Eric Bana and Russell Crowe.

Born in Godalming Surrey, England. Parents moved to Perth, Western Australia when Sam was very young.

Sam was the recipient of the Australians in Film 2009 Breakthrough Award (The Golden Boomerang) presented to him by James Cameron.

In 1998, Sam graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA).

As of 2018, has appeared in 3 films nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, Avatar (2009), Hasta el último hombre (2016), and Avatar: El Camino Del Agua (2022).

In 2009, he got his first Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice Movie Fresh Face Male for Terminator: La salvación (2009).

Sam was once described as one of Australia's most likable young leading men by efilmcritic.com.

Married to Australian model Lara Bingle since 2014. The couple have 2 sons together; Rocket Zot Worthington, born 2015 and Racer Worthington, born 2016.

Grew up in Rockingham in Western Australia about 1 hour drive from Perth.

Made his Hollywood acting debut in Boomerang: Part 1 (2000), which was the show's 100th episode.

2010: Named Australia's Most Stylish Male Celebrity by 'Madison' magazine.

His favourite artists include Xavier Rudd and Bernard Fanning.

Boyfriend of Maeve Dermody for 2 years.

Was stylist Natalie Mark's boyfriend, 2008-2011.

Was in the same class as Matthew Newton, the son of TV personalities Bert Newton and Patty Newton.