Harrison Sloan Gilbertson | |
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.jpg) Gilbertson at the 2025New York Film Festival | |
| Born | (1993-06-29)29 June 1993 (age 32) Adelaide, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Harrison Sloan Gilbertson (born 29 June 1993) is an Australian actor. Beginning his career as a stage actor, he is known for his roles in the filmsUpgrade(2018),In The Tall Grass(2019),Oppenheimer(2023), andSpringsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere(2025).
Harrison Gilbertson was born on 29 June 1993, inAdelaide, South Australia.[1] Originally having performed as a stage actor early in his career at the age of six, Gilbertson rose to further prominence in 2002 at the start of his screen acting career. He was educated atBlackfriars Priory School, located in the nearby suburb ofProspect.[2]
Gilbertson began acting at the age of six when he played the character of Sorrow in a local production ofMadama Butterfly. He made his screen debut in 2002, playing the role of the protagonist's younger brother Greggy inAustralian Rules.[3] His breakthrough came in 2009, when he landed the lead role of Billy Conway inAccidents Happen. Reviewers commended his performance and acting abilities.[4][5]
In 2010, Gilbertson wonthat year's AFIYoung Actor Award for his performance as the underage WW1 soldier Frank Tiffin inBeneath Hill 60.[6] He made his US acting debut that same year, starring in the lead role of Emmett inVirginia, directed byDustin Lance Black.[7]
In 2014, Gilbertson starred as Charlie Boyd inMy Mistress, and played the role of Little Pete in theaction crime filmNeed For Speed.
Gilbertson is also known for his work inThe Turning (2013),Fallen (2016),Hounds Of Love (2016),Upgrade (2018),Picnic at Hanging Rock (2018),In The Tall Grass (2019),The Peripheral (2022), and theChristopher Nolan–directed filmOppenheimer (2023).
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Australian Rules | Greggy | |
| 2009 | Accidents Happen | Billy Conway | |
| 2009 | Blessed | Daniel | |
| 2010 | Beneath Hill 60 | Frank Tiffin | |
| 2010 | Virginia | Emmett | |
| 2011 | Bush Basher | Weed | |
| 2013 | Haunt | Evan Asher | |
| 2013 | The Turning | Vic Lang | |
| 2014 | My Mistress | Charlie Boyd | |
| 2014 | Need for Speed | Pete Coleman | |
| 2016 | Fallen | Cameron Briel | |
| 2016 | Hounds of Love | Jason | |
| 2018 | Upgrade | Eron | |
| 2018 | Look Away | Sean | |
| 2019 | Measure For Measure | Claudio | |
| 2019 | In the Tall Grass | Travis McKean | |
| 2022 | Freedom's Path | Lewis | |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer | Philip Morrison | |
| 2023 | Where All Light Tends to Go | Bull | |
| 2025 | Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere | Matt Delia |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Conspiracy 365 | Callum Ormond[8][9] | |
| 2018 | Picnic at Hanging Rock | Michael Fitzhubert | |
| 2021 | Harrow | James Reed[10] | |
| 2022 | The Peripheral | Atticus |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Australian Film Institute Awards | Young Actor Award | Beneath Hill 60 | Won |
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