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    Joel Courtney: 16 facts about The Kissing Booth star you need to know

    Joel Courtney may have only just made it to onto your radar thanks to Netflix’s The Kissing Booth, but it turns out he’s been in a bunch of stuff you’ve seen before - including a film with Riverdale’s Madelaine Petsch.

    1. Joel Courtney facts

      1. Joel Courtney facts

      You may know him as Lee Flynn, Elle Evan's best friend, in Netflix's 'The Kissing Booth', but Joel Courtney has appeared in more movies and TV shows than you thought. From his first role in 'Super8' to his age, height and adorable romance with his now-fiancée Mia, here's everything you need to know about Joel. [Phillip Faraone/Getty Images]

    2. Joel Courtney at F The Prom premiere

      2. How old is Joel Courtney?

      Joel is 25 years old. He was born on January 31, 1996 which, in case you were wondering, makes him an Aquarius. [Getty]

    3. Joel Courtney Height

      3. How tall is Joel Courtney?

      While his 'Kissing Booth' co-star and on-screen brother Jacob Elordi towers over him in the movie, Joel isn't actually that short in real life. Joel is 1.82m, which is basically around 5ft 9in. [via Instagram]

    4. Where is Joel Courtney from?

      4. Where is Joel Courtney from?

      Joel is an American actor. He was born in Monterey, California and later moved to Moscow, Idaho, where he grew up. [Michael Bezjian/Getty Images for A Cause for Entertainment]

    5. Joel Courtney and fiancée Mia Scholink

      5. Joel Courtney is engaged to fiancée Mia Scholink

      Joel and Mia announced their engagement in February 2020, after he popped the question on Valentine's Day. Writing on Instagram alongside the adorable pictures, Joel wrote: "She is kind, patient, hysterical, forgiving, so beautiful she makes my heart stop, honest, and joyful. I love you @mia_scholink and I am so blessed to have you as my fiancée.” Mia also wrote: "ENGAGED to my best friend!!! Can’t wait to marry you @joel_courtney.” [Emma McIntyre/Getty Imagesfor Netflix]

    6. Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi and Joey King The Kissing Booth

      6. Joel Courtney plays Lee Flynn in 'The Kissing Booth'

      Joel plays the role of Lee in the Netflix romcom and its sequel. Lee is the best and oldest friend of Elle Evans, and younger brother of Noah, Elle's eventual boyfriend. While they're best of friends, Lee and Elle often fall out over the time Elle spends with Noah. [Getty]

    7. Joel Courtney Instagram

      7. Does Joel Courtney have Instagram?

      Yes - he does have an Instagram account! You can find him at @joel_courtney where he posts cute behind the scenes pictures with his 'Kissing Booth' co-stars and documents his travels. [via Instagram]

    8. Joel Courtney and Joey King

      8. Does Joel Courtney have a Twitter account?

      You can also find Joel on Twitter at, you guessed it, @joel_courtney. [via Instagram]

    9. Joel Courtney Snapchat

      9. Is Joel Courtney on Snapchat?

      If you're still using Snapchat, you can find Joel on there too! His username is joel_courtney. [via Instagram]

    10. Joel Courtney height

      10. What other movies and TV shows has Joel Courtney been in?

      Before 'The Kissing Booth', Joel starred in a number of movies, most notably 'Super 8' opposite Elle Fanning, 'Sins Of Our Youth' alongside Lucas Till and 'Dear Eleanor' with Jessica Alba and Isabella Furhman. He also played Peter Moore in The CW's series 'The Messengers'. [Presley Ann/FilmMagic]

    11. Joel Courtney Super 8

      11. Joel Courtney played Joe Lamb in JJ Abrams' Super 8

      Joel’s first on screen role was in JJ Abrams’s 'Super 8' as Joe Lamb. He was an unknown actor, having only been in school plays. He auditioned for the role while visiting his brother, Caleb in LA and ended up landing the lead role. [Paramount Pictures]

    12. Joel Courtney Messengers

      12. Joel Courtney played a main role on The CW's Messengers

      Joel played a main role in The CW’s 'Messengers' as Peter Moore alongside Shantel VanSanten and Winston Duke. The show was unfortunately cancelled in 2015 after just 13 episodes. [The CW]

    13. Madelaine petsch F the prom Joel Courtney

      13. Joel Courtney stars in 'F The Prom' with Riverdale's Madelaine Petsch

      Joel was also in a Netflix movie called 'F The Prom' with Madelaine Petsch. Joel plays a character called Cole who ends up getting dumped by his best friend, Maddy, who is now the most popular girl in school. Madelaine plays Marissa, Maddy’s new best friend and Queen Bee of the school. [Netflix]

    14. Joel Courtney Agents of SHIELD

      14. Joel appeared in one episode of Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.

      Joel also appeared in one episode of 'Agent's Of S.H.I.E.L.D.', playing the role of Nathaniel Malick, Gideon Malick’s brother in a flashback. [ABC]

    15. Joel Courtney Katherine McNamara

      15. How did Joel Courtney and Katherine McNamara become friends?

      Joel also starred opposite Kat McNamara, from 'Shadowhunters' and 'Maze Runner', in Tom Saywer and Huckleberry Finn. They met during their audition for the film and became close friends. [via Instagram]

    16. Joel Courtney Siblings Caleb Courtney

      16. Does Joel Courtney have any siblings?

      Joel has three siblings. He has two older brothers, Caleb and Josh and one older sister, Chantelle. [via Twitter]

    17. Joey King and Joel Courtney at Kids Choice Awards

      17. Joel Courtney and Joey King became best friends after filming The Kissing Booth

      Joel and Joey met on the set of 'The Kissing Booth' and the rest is history. The two are great friends in real life. Speaking to Shine On Media, Joel said: "I love that girl, we are really just the best of friends. Getting back on set was kind of like putting on your favourite jacket. There's a lot of love and joy and passion. It was really special, it was the most special thing." [Kevin Mazur/KCA2019/Getty Images for Nickelodeon]

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