Emmett Skilton

Emmett Skilton
Skilton in 2018
Born (1987-09-23) 23 September 1987 (age 37)
Wellington, New Zealand
Other namesEmmett Couling Skilton
OccupationActor
Years active2005–present
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
PartnerHolly Shervey (2014–present)[1]
Websitewww.emmettskilton.com

Emmett Skilton (born 23 September 1987) is a New Zealand actor and director.

He played the lead character, Axl Johnson, in the comedy-drama, The Almighty Johnsons, and most recently had roles in Avatar: The Way of Water and American comedy series Young Rock,[2] portraying Dwayne Johnson's real-life college football coach, Ed Orgeron.[3]

  1. ^ Harvey, Kerry (22 November 2018). "Shortland Street actor Holly Shervey thankful for 'boring life' after dramatic role". Stuff.
  2. ^ "Kiwi actors love being part of The Rock's younger years". NZ Herald. 31 January 2021.
  3. ^ Barrasso, Justin. "'Young Rock' Dives Deep into Dwayne Johnson's Football Career at Miami". Sports Illustrated. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 16 February 2021.