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How a brickie from Rockingham became a movie superstar

From bricklayer in Rockingham to lead in Avatar, Worthington has starred in top-grossing films grossing $8.9 billion globally and advocates for performance-capture acting.

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There was a time when Sam Worthington’s chiselled mug was everywhere, not least as the star of the record-busting Avatar films. But recently, he’s slipped into anonymity. And that’s just fine with him.

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How a brickie from Rockingham became a movie superstar

There was a time when Sam Worthington’s chiselled mug was everywhere, not least as the star of the record-busting Avatar films. But recently, he’s slipped into anonymity. And that’s just fine with him.

·City of Perth, Australia
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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
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