Joel Courtney
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- Was an unknown, having only acted in school plays, when he won the part of Joe Lamb in J.J. Abrams’ Super 8.
- Auditioned for the Super 8 role while visiting his brother, Caleb, in L.A.; he had only aspired to make $100 shooting a commercial and instead landed the lead in the movie.
- Has been swimming competitively since he was 4.
- Also plays basketball and lacrosse, and runs track.