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Jai Courtney

Jai Courtney is an Australian actor known for his roles in both film and television. He began his acting career in Australia before transitioning to Hollywood. He gained wider recognition for his roles as Eric Coulter in The Divergent Series, Kyle Reese in Terminator Genisys, and Captain Boomerang in the DC Extended Universe films Suicide Squad and The Suicide Squad. Courtney also received critical acclaim for his performance in the independent film Buffaloed.

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'Dangerous Animals', starring Jai Courtney, offers shark thrills but faces mixed reviews. Critics debate the movie's scariness compared to real sea dangers. The film explores bait and switch tactics.

March 1986: Jai Courtney's Birth

In March 1986, Jai Courtney was born in Sydney, New South Wales.

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2005: First role in 'Boys Grammar'

In 2005, Jai Courtney's first role was in a short film titled 'Boys Grammar'.

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2008: Graduation from WAAPA

In 2008, Jai Courtney graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

2008: Roles in Australian series

In 2008, Jai Courtney played a role in the Australian series 'Packed to the Rafters', a guest lead in 'All Saints', the comedy feature 'To Hell & Bourke' and several short films.

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2010: Role in 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand'

In 2010, Jai Courtney played Varro in 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand'.

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2012: Roles in 'Jack Reacher' and 'A Good Day to Die Hard'

In 2012, Jai Courtney starred in 'Jack Reacher' and 'A Good Day to Die Hard'.

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2013: Split with Gemma Pranita

In 2013, Jai Courtney split with Australian actress Gemma Pranita after eight years of dating.

2014: Roles in 'I, Frankenstein' and 'Felony'

In 2014, Jai Courtney appeared in the films 'I, Frankenstein' and 'Felony'.

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2014: Roles in 'I, Frankenstein', 'Unbroken', and 'Felony'

In 2014, Jai Courtney appeared in the films 'I, Frankenstein', 'Unbroken', 'Felony' and 'The Water Diviner'.

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2014: Roles in 'The Divergent Series'

In 2014, Jai Courtney gained recognition for playing Eric Coulter in 'The Divergent Series'.

March 2015: Release of 'Insurgent'

In March 2015, Jai Courtney reprised the role of Eric in 'Insurgent', a sequel to 'Divergent'.

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March 2015: Signed on for 'Suicide Squad'

In March 2015, Jai Courtney signed on to play Captain Boomerang in the 2016 DC Extended Universe film 'Suicide Squad'.

2015: Started dating Mecki Dent

From 2015, Jai Courtney dated Adelaide-born Mecki Dent.

2015: Role in 'Terminator Genisys'

In 2015, Jai Courtney played Kyle Reese in 'Terminator Genisys'.

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2016: Role in 'Suicide Squad'

In 2016, Jai Courtney played Captain Boomerang in 'Suicide Squad'.

2016: Role in 'The Exception'

In 2016, Jai Courtney was credited in the film 'The Exception'.

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2017: Role in 'Macbeth'

In 2017, Jai Courtney portrayed the title character in the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of 'Macbeth'.

2019: Role in 'Buffaloed'

In 2019, Jai Courtney played Wizz in the independent crime comedy drama film 'Buffaloed'.

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2019: Praised performance in 'Buffaloed'

In 2019, Jai Courtney received praise for his performance in the independent film 'Buffaloed'.

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2019: Quit Smoking

In 2019, Jai Courtney said he had quit smoking years prior.

October 2020: Release of 'Honest Thief'

In October 2020, Jai Courtney played a corrupt FBI agent in the thriller film 'Honest Thief'.

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2020: Roles in '100% Wolf' and 'Stateless'

In 2020, Jai Courtney appeared in the film '100% Wolf' and the television series 'Stateless'.

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August 2021: Release of 'The Suicide Squad'

In August 2021, Jai Courtney reprised the role of Captain Boomerang in 'The Suicide Squad'.

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2021: Role in 'The Suicide Squad'

In 2021, Jai Courtney played Captain Boomerang in 'The Suicide Squad'.

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2022: Role in 'The Terminal List'

In 2022, Jai Courtney appeared in the television series 'The Terminal List'.

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2022: Ended relationship with Mecki Dent

In 2022, Jai Courtney ended his relationship with Mecki Dent.

2023: Roles in 'Kaleidoscope' and 'The Summit'

In 2023, Jai Courtney was in the television series 'Kaleidoscope' and hosted the Australian reality competition series 'The Summit'.

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