Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 21/07/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Joseph Zada
14/10/2026
Joseph Zada and co-star Mckenna Grace launched the international press tour for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping in Sydney, Australia, with a waterfront photo call and a fan event. The visit marked a homecoming for Zada, who plays the young Haymitch Abernathy, a role made famous by Woody Harrelson in the original films.
07/10/2026
Zada was announced as an honouree at the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival, where he is set to be recognised as part of Variety's 10 Actors to Watch list on 18/10/2026. The recognition follows a rising profile in 2026, including his lead role as Cal Trask in Netflix's East of Eden adaptation alongside Florence Pugh.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name at Birth | Joseph Cumpston |
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| Summary | Australian actor known for Australian film and television work, including Total Control, Invisible Boys, We Were Liars, East of Eden and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. |
| Years Active | 2019–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Left high school in 2023 to pursue acting |
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Personal Life
| Early Life | Born and raised in Sydney, Australia |
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| Heritage | Afghan-Aboriginal heritage through his paternal great-grandmother, with Indigenous roots linked to the Barkandji people |
| Name Change | Adopted the professional surname Zada in 2023, after his grandmother's name, having previously been known as Joseph Cumpston |
| Early Interests | Initially pursued football before turning to acting |
Family
| Father | Jeremy Cumpston, director, actor and doctor | ||
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| Mother | Jessica Brentnall, film and television producer | ||
| Parents | Divorced when he was five | ||
| Siblings | Four siblings, including half-brother Hal Cumpston | ||
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Career
| Debut Role | Toby in the 2019 comedy drama Bilched, directed by his father and co-starring his brother Hal |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chose the surname Zada, which was his grandmother's name, and has encouraged his siblings to adopt it too | |
| 2. His great-great-grandfather Kahn Zada is said to have emigrated from Afghanistan and helped build an early mosque in Australia | |
| 3. Was cast as Cal Trask in East of Eden after a Zoom conversation with Zoe Kazan |
