What is Jason Clarke's Net Worth?
Jason Clarke, a distinguished Australian actor, has amassed a net worth of $6 million. He has gained considerable recognition for his performances in notable films such as "Zero Dark Thirty," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "Everest," "Mudbound," and "Pet Sematary." On television, he is widely recognized for his roles in "Brotherhood" and "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty." Clarke's extensive career also includes roles in "Stingers," "The Chicago Code," and "Catherine the Great," as well as influential films like "Chappaquiddick," "The Aftermath," and "Silk Road."
Early Life and Education
Jason Clarke was born on July 17, 1969, in Winton, Australia, to a sheep shearer father. Growing up in North Queensland, Clarke attended Ignatius Park College in Townsville. Initially, he pursued a law degree but later decided to focus on his acting career. He trained at the Sydney Actor's Studio and subsequently graduated from the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne in 1994.
Film Career
Clarke's film career began in the late 90s with minor roles in "Dilemma," "Twilight," "Praise," and "Kick." His first significant role came in 2000 with the direct-to-video film "Our Lips Are Sealed," starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Clarke then appeared in the Australian film "Better Than Sex" and portrayed a malicious constable in "Rabbit-Proof Fence." In 2008, he played a sadistic prison guard in "Death Race" and starred as a discontented businessman in Jada Pinkett Smith's drama "The Human Contract."
Clarke took on the role of real-life criminal John "Red" Hamilton in Michael Mann's "Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp. He appeared in films like Oliver Stone's "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" and David Schwimmer's thriller "Trust." Clarke starred in "Lawless" and "Zero Dark Thirty." More credits include “The Great Gatsby,” Roland Emmerich's "White House Down," "The Better Angels," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes," "Child 44," "Terminator Genisys," and "Everest." Other major works include "All I See Is You," "Mudbound," "Chappaquiddick," "Winchester," "First Man," the Stephen King adaptation "Pet Sematary," "Silk Road," and "Oppenheimer."
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Television Career
Clarke's television debut was on the Australian series "Blue Heelers" from 1995 to 1999. During this period, he appeared in "Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac," and other shows like "Diagnosis: Murder," "Heartbreak High," "Wildside," and "Murder Call." Clarke had a minor role on "All Saints" and later appeared in "Stingers," "Flat Chat," "Head Start," and "The Bill."
In 2002, Clarke played Christopher "Kick" Johnson on "Home and Away" and featured in "The Outsider." He then took on a recurring role on "Farscape" in 2003. His breakthrough came in 2006 with "Brotherhood" where he starred as Tommy Caffee. Despite critical acclaim, the show concluded after three seasons. Clarke also starred in "The Chicago Code" and returned to television in 2019 as Grigory Potemkin in "Catherine the Great." Recently, in 2022, he portrayed Jerry West in "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty."
Personal Life & Real Estate
In 2018, Clarke married actress and model Cécile Breccia, known for roles in "99 Francs," "The Hills Have Eyes 2," and "Starship Troopers 3: Marauder." The couple, who began dating in 2010, has two children. In 2014, Clarke purchased a Los Angeles home for $2.445 million and listed it for $3.95 million in July 2024.
