Joel David Moore, born on September 25, 1977, is a notable American actor best known for his roles as Owen Dittman in the comedy film Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and as Dr. Norm Spellman in James Cameron’s blockbuster Avatar. These prominent roles have brought him widespread recognition in Hollywood and beyond.
Moore was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He is the son of John and Irene Moore and grew up in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood. He graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School in 1995. After attending Mt. Hood Community College for two years, Moore transferred to Southern Oregon University in 1998, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2001. During his college years, he participated in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, nurturing his passion for performance and theater.
Joel David Moore began his acting career with roles in educational and independent projects, including the 1999 short film Drug Wars: The High Times, focused on the dangers of underage drinking. In 2000, Moore relocated to Los Angeles to pursue his career in Hollywood. Like many emerging actors, he initially gained experience and visibility through various television commercials, appearing in campaigns for companies such as eBay, Best Buy, and Cingular Wireless.
His breakthrough in advertising came with an international campaign for Siemens mobile phones and the XELIBRI brand, which earned him a Lion Award at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. These appearances helped him become a recognizable figure and set the stage for substantial opportunities in television and film.
Following his early commercial success, Moore began landing roles in television series such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Boomtown, Six Feet Under, LAX, and Forever. His diverse acting skills were further showcased when he appeared in the music video for Katy Perry’s “Waking Up in Vegas,” gaining visibility in the music and entertainment arena.
Moore gained international fame in 2009 with the release of Avatar, in which he played Dr. Norm Spellman. The role brought him critical acclaim and global recognition. He later reprised the role in Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water and is expected to appear in future installments of the franchise.
In addition to acting, he appeared in the Fox series Bones as intern Colin Fisher and starred in the comedy Killing Winston Jones. As of recent estimates, Moore has a net worth of approximately $4 million, placing him among well-established celebrities within the entertainment industry.
| Birth Date: | 25 Sep, 1977 |
| Age: | 42 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Portland |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | Joeldavidmoore |
| Net Worth 2021: | 13 million |
