Joe Klocek

Joe Klocek
Born (1995-06-24) 24 June 1995 (age 29)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active2016–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
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 Post-production[12]

Stage credits

Year Title Role Ref.
2021 Boy Swallows Universe Eli Bell [8]

References

  1. ^ Gray, Peter (29 December 2020). "Interview: The Dry actor Joe Klocek on playing a young Eric Bana and the collaborative mood on set". The AU Review.
  2. ^ Albulario, Laura (25 July 2021). "The Dry star Joe Klocek credits his success to a life-changing liver transplant". news.com.au.
  3. ^ Campbell, Amy (29 November 2019). "Actor Joe Klocek On Working With Eric Bana & Being Named A CGA Rising Star". GQ Australia. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  4. ^ a b Armitstead, Jane (15 January 2021). "Brisbane's next rising star: Meet the young gun being compared to Hemsworth". Courier Mail. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  5. ^ Albulario, Laura (25 July 2024). "The Dry star Joe Klocek credits his success to a life-changing liver transplant". News.com.au. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  6. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (26 June 2017). "Neighbours' Ben Kirk gets a rival as new mechanic Evan arrives". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  7. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 June 2022). "Neighbours casts Nowhere Boys star Joe Klocek as Jane Harris's son". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  8. ^ a b Story, Hannah (31 August 2021). "'One of the greatest Australian novels' is spun into record-breaking gold with stage adaptation". ABC News. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  9. ^ Northover, Kylie (9 January 2024). "Netflix's adaptation of this bestseller is incredible". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  10. ^ Rigden, Clare (12 March 2024). "First Look: What to expect from series filming in WA". PerthNow. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  11. ^ Knox, David (18 July 2024). "Airdate: Territory". TV Tonight. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
  12. ^ 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.