Joe Klocek

Joe Klocek
Born (1995-06-24) 24 June 1995 (age 29)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
OccupationActor
Years active2010, 2016–present

Joe Klocek (born 24 June 1995) is an Australian actor. He is known for his roles in the television series Nowhere Boys, as well as his role in the film The Dry.[1][2] In 2017, Klocek had a guest role as Evan Lewis in the Australian soap opera Neighbours.[3] He rejoined the cast as Byron Stone in 2022.[4]

Klocek has also appeared in the TV shows Barracuda, Please Like Me, Glitch, Harrow, Life of Jess and Patricia Moore. He has also appeared in the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales and Children of the Corn.

In 2021, Klocek starred as Eli Bell in the stage adaptation of Trent Dalton's novel Boy Swallows Universe.[5] The production became the best-selling show in Queensland Theatre’s history.[6]

In 2024 Klocek was announced as part of the cast for Stan series Invisible Boys.[7] On 19 July, Klocek was named as part of the cast for Territory.[8]

  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. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (26 June 2017). "Neighbours' Ben Kirk gets a rival as new mechanic Evan arrives". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  4. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 June 2022). "Neighbours casts Nowhere Boys star Joe Klocek as Jane Harris's son". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Northover, Kylie (9 January 2024). "Netflix's adaptation of this bestseller is incredible". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  7. ^ Rigden, Clare (12 March 2024). "FIRST LOOK: What to expect from series filming in WA". PerthNow. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
  8. ^ Knox, David (18 July 2024). "Airdate: Territory | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Retrieved 19 July 2024.