Joe Bird (actor)
Australian actor (born 2007)
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Joe Bird (born April 8, 2007) is an Australian actor. He became known for his breakout turn playing Riley in the horror film Talk to Me (2022) at age 14, a role that earned him multiple award nominations from film critics' associations. He was the recipient of the AACTA Young Stars Award 2025.[1] In 2026, he played the leading role in the horror film Leviticus, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.[2]
Born8 April 2007
OccupationActor
Yearsactive2017–present
Joe Bird | |
|---|---|
Bird at the Sundance Film Festival in 2026 | |
| Born | 8 April 2007 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020–2022 | First Day | Kevin |
Short Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Worm | Kieran | Lead role |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Australian Film Critics Association Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Talk to Me | Nominated |
| San Diego Film Critics Society Awards | Best Youth Performance | Nominated | ||
| Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards | Best Youth Performance | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | Best Supporting Performance | Nominated | |
| Music City Film Critics' Association Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| Golden Scythe Horror Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated |