Harrison Sloan Gilbertson
An Australian actor with a chameleonic presence, moving seamlessly from indie genre films to the epic stage of Hollywood's biggest historical dramas.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Australian actor·Birthday: June 29·Millennials
Biography
Harrison Gilbertson built his career from the ground up, beginning on the stages of his native Australia before carving out a distinct niche on screen. He possesses a quiet, watchful intensity that makes him equally convincing as a vulnerable youth or a figure of calculated ambition. His early work in Australian television and film demonstrated a maturity beyond his years, leading to a breakout role in the sleek, violent sci-fi thriller 'Upgrade,' where he held his own against a visceral, body-horror premise. This opened doors to international projects, including the Stephen King adaptation 'In the Tall Grass.' His trajectory took a monumental leap when he was cast in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer,' appearing amidst its sprawling ensemble as a young scientist drawn into the Manhattan Project's orbit. Gilbertson represents a breed of actor who prioritizes interesting choices over flashy fame, steadily assembling a filmography defined by versatility and compelling character work.
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.
Harrison was born in 1993, 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 Harrison Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Harrison's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played a supporting role in Christopher Nolan's acclaimed historical drama 'Oppenheimer' (2023).
- Starred as the lead in the sci-fi action film 'Upgrade' (2018).
- Appeared in the Netflix horror film 'In the Tall Grass' (2019), an adaptation of Stephen King's novella.
- Began his career as a child actor in Australian television series like 'Sleepover Club' and 'Blue Heelers'.
Did You Know?
He was born in Adelaide, South Australia.
He is a trained stage actor and performed in theatre early in his career.
He played the role of young Bruce Wayne in the 2005 film 'Batman Begins' in a brief, uncredited flashback scene.
He is married to actress Bianca Bosso.
“I'm drawn to characters who are outsiders, who don't quite fit in.”
