| Birth date | 24 June 1995 (age 31) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Joe Klocek (born 24 June 1995) is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles in the television series Nowhere Boys (2016–2018), as well as his role in the film The Dry (2020).[1][2]
Klocek has also appeared in the TV shows Barracuda, Please Like Me (both 2016), Glitch (2017), Harrow, Life of Jess and Patricia Moore (all 2018). He has also appeared in the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) and Children of the Corn (2020).
Early life
Klocek was born in Brisbane to parents Roly and Judy.[3] He has an older brother and grew up in the Brisbane suburb of Chapel Hill.[4] Klocek and his brother were both born with a progressive genetic liver disease.[5] Klocek received a liver transplant in 2005, at 10 years old. Klocek attended Kenmore State High School where he studied drama. He later joined Queensland Theatre's Youth Ensemble program.[4]
Career
In 2017, Klocek had a guest role as Evan Lewis in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.[6] He rejoined the cast as Byron Stone in 2022.[7]
In 2021, Klocek starred as Eli Bell in the stage adaptation of Trent Dalton's novel Boy Swallows Universe.[8] The production became the best-selling show in Queensland Theatre’s history.[9]
In 2024, Klocek was announced as part of the cast for Stan series Invisible Boys.[10] On 19 July, Klocek was named as part of the cast for Territory.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Young Monarch Soldier | |
| 2020 | Children of the Corn | Calder Colvington | |
| The Dry | Young Aaron Falk | ||
| 2022 | The Aussie Boys | Isaac |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Barracuda | Tsitsas | 2 episodes | |
| Please Like Me | Dustin | Episode: "Porridge" | ||
| 2016–2018 | Nowhere Boys | Heath Buckland | 26 episodes | |
| 2017 | Neighbours | Evan Lewis | Guest role; 5 episodes | |
| Glitch | Josh | 2 episodes | ||
| 2018 | Harrow | Sean Paulson | Episode: "Peccata Patris" | |
| Life of Jess | Cooper | Episode: "The Most Embarrassing High School Moment" | ||
| Patricia Moore | Toby | 8 episodes | ||
| 2022 | Neighbours | Byron Stone | 13 episodes | |
| 2024 | My Lady Jane | Fitz | 5 episodes | |
| Territory | Lachie Kirby | 6 episodes | ||
| 2025 | Invisible Boys | Matt Jones | 10 episodes | [12] |
| Sherlock & Daughter | Michael Wylie/Dan Moriarty | Recurring |
Stage credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Oedipus Doesn't Live Here Anymore | Chorus 4 | Bille Brown Studio, Brisbane with QTC |
| 2021 | Boy Swallows Universe | Eli Bell | Playhouse, Brisbane |
| 2022 | Touching the Void | Joe | Southbank Theatre, Melbourne with MTC |
References
- ^ Gray, Peter (2020-12-29). "Interview: The Dry actor Joe Klocek on playing a young Eric Bana and the collaborative mood on set". The AU Review
- ^ Albulario, Laura (2021-07-25). "The Dry star Joe Klocek credits his success to a life-changing liver transplant". news.com.au
- ^ Campbell, Amy (2019-11-29). "Actor Joe Klocek On Working With Eric Bana & Being Named A CGA Rising Star". GQ Australia. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Armitstead, Jane (2021-01-15). "Brisbane's next rising star: Meet the young gun being compared to Hemsworth". Courier Mail. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Albulario, Laura (2024-07-25). "The Dry star Joe Klocek credits his success to a life-changing liver transplant". News.com.au. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (26 June 2017). "Neighbours' Ben Kirk gets a rival as new mechanic Evan arrives". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 June 2022). "Neighbours casts Nowhere Boys star Joe Klocek as Jane Harris's son". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ Story, Hannah (2021-08-31). "'One of the greatest Australian novels' is spun into record-breaking gold with stage adaptation". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Northover, Kylie (2024-01-09). "Netflix's adaptation of this bestseller is incredible". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
- ^ Rigden, Clare (2024-03-12). "First Look: What to expect from series filming in WA". PerthNow. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
- ^ Knox, David (2024-07-18). "Airdate: Territory". TV Tonight. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
- ^ Abdullah, Immy (20 March 2024). "Everything you need to know about the Stan Original Series Invisible Boys - currently in production". Nine. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Joe Klocek". AusStage
External links
- Joe Klocek at IMDb