Joel Courtney is an American actor best known for his breakout performance in J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 (2011), where his first-ever audition landed him the lead role of Joe Lamb. The film earned him critical acclaim and a Saturn Award for Best Younger Actor, launching a promising career. Raised in Moscow, Idaho, Courtney moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and quickly established himself as a versatile talent. He went on to star as Tom Sawyer in Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn, appeared in The Messengers on television, and played key roles in projects like The River Thief and Jesus Revolution. He became a global favorite among younger audiences through his portrayal of Lee Flynn in Netflix’s hit The Kissing Booth trilogy. With a natural charm, emotional depth, and an ever-expanding range, Joel Courtney continues to grow as one of Hollywood’s most engaging young actors.