Brenton Thwaites
An Australian actor who leapt from soap opera heartthrob to anchoring major Hollywood franchises as a brooding Robin and a swashbuckling pirate.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Australian actor·Birthday: August 10·Millennials
Biography
Brenton Thwaites cut his teeth on Australian television, where his good looks and natural screen presence quickly made him a standout on shows like 'Home and Away.' His move to Hollywood was swift and ambitious, leading to a mix of genre roles that tested his range. He faced supernatural horror in 'Oculus,' ventured into dystopian drama in 'The Giver,' and took on mythological spectacle in 'Gods of Egypt.' His big franchise break arrived when he was cast as Henry Turner, the son of Orlando Bloom's character, in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,' sailing into one of cinema's most famous worlds. He then dove into the DC Universe, landing the physically and emotionally demanding lead role of Dick Grayson on the series 'Titans.' For five seasons, he charted the character's evolution from a frustrated Robin to the independent hero Nightwing, bringing a grounded intensity to a beloved comic book figure and finding a dedicated fanbase in the process.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Brenton was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Brenton Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Brenton's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Dick Grayson/Robin/Nightwing for five seasons on the DC Universe/HBO Max series 'Titans,' a defining role of his career.
- Played the lead role of Henry Turner in the blockbuster film 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales.'
- Headlined the film adaptation of Lois Lowry's classic novel 'The Giver,' alongside Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep.
Did You Know?
Before acting, he worked as a bartender on the Gold Coast in Australia.
He performed many of his own stunts on 'Titans,' including complex fight choreography.
He is a trained dancer and studied musical theater at the Queensland University of Technology.
“I'm drawn to characters who are searching for something, who have a bit of a fight in them.”
