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Jordan Patrick Smith (born 18 June 1989) is a Scottish-Australian actor. He gained prominence through his role as Andrew Robinson in the soap opera Neighbours (2009–2013, 2022). He has since appeared in the film Unbroken (2014), and the historical dramas Banished (2015), Vikings (2016–2020), and the HBO horror fantasy drama Lovecraft Country (2020).

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Early life

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Smith was born in Fife.[1] He attended St Columba's High School and played football for Dunfermline's youth academy.[citation needed] Following a holiday to Australia in 2001, Smith's family fell in love with the country and decided to emigrate. They moved to Queensland in 2003.[1] He attended Carmel Catholic College.[2]

Career

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After finishing school, Smith took a number of acting courses and appeared in a few commercials. He has previously appeared in H2O: Just Add Water, in which he played a surfer.[3] Smith has also had roles in Mortified[4] and Home and Away.[2]

While between jobs, Smith worked as a labourer.[5] In 2009, he was offered the role of Andrew Robinson in the Australian soap opera Neighbours, but nearly had to turn it down because he was in hospital. He says, "I'd been doing some work as a labourer and I'd been lifting up concrete floors when some of the concrete flew up and smashed into my face. My nose got all swollen and became infected, so I was kept on a drip of antibiotics for a week. I got the call to say I got the part while I was still in hospital on Sunday night (in Queensland) and I had to be in Melbourne by 7 am the next day."[6]

Smith has admitted that Neighbours had to change his character's background story because of his Scottish accent.[7] Andrew was initially meant to have been brought up in Brazil, but the strength of Smith's accent meant that this had to be changed.[5] He has also stated that he had to "refine" his accent in order to be understood by other cast members and the audience.[8] Smith admitted that if he was not playing the role of Andrew Robinson he would have liked to play the role of fellow Neighbours character Lucas Fitzgerald, played by his co-star Scott Major, instead.[6] While he was appearing on Neighbours, Smith resided with his co-star Chris Milligan, who played Kyle Canning.[9]

On 26 November 2012, it was announced that Smith would be leaving Neighbours. He made his final screen appearance as Andrew on 29 March 2013.[10] Smith co-starred in Angelina Jolie's Unbroken as Cliff, an Australian prisoner who is taken to a Japanese POW camp in World War II.[11] In 2015, Smith appeared in the BBC series Banished;[12] he joined the cast of Vikings as Ubbe in 2016;[13] and in 2020, he played William in the HBO series Lovecraft Country.[14]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Ruins Heinrich
2014 Kerion Sci
2014 Unbroken Cliff

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Mortified Bully #2 Episode: "The Talk"
2007–2010 H2O: Just Add Water Juicenet Customer
Passer-by
Surfer #2
Cameron 		Guest roles
2008 Home and Away Damo Nicholls Guest role
2009–2013, 2022 Neighbours Andrew Robinson Main cast
2015 Banished Private Mulrooney Recurring role
2016–2020 Vikings Ubbe Main cast (seasons 4–6)
2020 Lovecraft Country William Recurring role

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Jordan Patrick Smith (born 18 June 1989) is a recognized for his versatile performances in television and , particularly his breakthrough role as Ubbe Ragnarsson in the series . Born in Fife, Scotland, he moved to Brisbane, Australia, in 2003 at age 14, where he developed an interest in drama while attending Carmel Catholic College. Smith began his acting career with small roles in Australian television, including appearances in H2O: Just Add Water (2008) and a guest role in Home and Away (2008), before landing his first major break as Andrew Robinson in the long-running soap opera Neighbours from 2009 to 2013, where he featured in nearly 700 episodes and reprised the role briefly in 2022. His international profile rose with the role of Ubbe in Vikings starting in season 4 (2016–2020), portraying the pragmatic son of Ragnar Lothbrok across 50 episodes, which showcased his ability to handle complex historical characters. Following this, he played the enigmatic William in seven episodes of HBO's horror series Lovecraft Country (2020), earning praise for his portrayal of a shape-shifting antagonist. In film, Smith has appeared in supporting capacities, including as Clift in Angelina Jolie's drama Unbroken (2014), based on the life of Olympian Louis Zamperini, and as Heinrich in the horror thriller The Ruins (2008). His early career also included work in commercials and a brief stint in labor jobs before committing fully to acting, and he adjusted his natural Scottish accent for Australian roles like . Based in , , Smith continues to build his career with a focus on dramatic and genre-bending projects.

Biography

Early life

Jordan Patrick Smith was born on 18 June 1989 in , . He grew up in the coastal region of . During his early years in , Smith attended St Columba's High School in , where he excelled in sports, notably playing football as part of Dunfermline Athletic's youth academy. In 2001, Smith's family visited on holiday and were captivated by the lifestyle and climate, prompting their decision to relocate permanently. They emigrated to , , in 2003, when Smith was 14 years old. Upon settling in , Smith continued his education at Carmel Catholic College. It was during his time in that his interest in acting began to take shape, initially through school activities and local theater involvement, before he pursued formal acting courses after completing high school.

Personal life

Jordan Patrick Smith maintains a low public profile regarding his personal relationships. He married artist Emily Wetzel in the early 2020s; the couple welcomed their first child, a son named Jack Kelly Smith, on October 24, 2023. Previously, Smith dated Irish actress and model , his co-star on where she portrayed Princess Ellisif, from around 2017 until late 2019 or early 2020. Smith takes pride in his Scottish heritage, born in Fife, and makes a point to return to for personal visits, such as attending a friend's wedding in . He primarily resides in , , but divides his time between there and the , reflecting his international personal ties. Outside of his professional life, Smith has a keen interest in travel, particularly drawn to Ireland's landscapes, history, and outdoor activities; he highlights favorites like the Powerscourt Estate waterfall, Brittas Bay for surfing, and Dublin's Viking-era sites such as Christ Church Cathedral.

Career

Early career in Australia

Smith's entry into professional acting came through minor guest roles in Australian children's television. In 2006, at the age of 17, he appeared as Bully #2 in the episode "The Talk" of the ABC series Mortified, a comedy-drama about a young girl's imaginative escapes from everyday embarrassments. That same year, he had uncredited appearances in season 1 of H2O: Just Add Water on Network Ten, with additional guest roles as a Juicenet customer, passer-by, surfer, and the named character Cameron in season 3 (2010), marking some of his first on-screen credits in the popular teen fantasy series. These early auditions were part of his initial efforts to break into the industry while balancing other work, including laboring jobs to support himself between gigs. He also appeared as Heinrich in the 2008 horror film The Ruins. Following high school, Smith pursued training in , enrolling in courses to hone his skills before transitioning to more substantial roles. As a young performer in the competitive Australian TV landscape, he navigated challenges typical of emerging talent, such as limited opportunities beyond youth-oriented parts and the need for versatility in auditions that often included and dancing requirements, despite his focus on dramatic . In 2009, Smith secured his breakthrough role as Andrew Robinson in the long-running Neighbours, produced by FremantleMedia and airing on Network Ten. Cast as the rebellious teenage son of established character Paul Robinson (), Andrew was reintroduced after a previous portrayal as a child; producers adjusted the character's backstory to accommodate Smith's thick accent, portraying him as having spent time overseas. Smith auditioned with minimal formal preparation but impressed, leading to his four-year stint from episode 5607 in January 2009 to 2013. The character's arc evolved from a troubled newcomer engaging in petty crime and illegal to maturing through reconciliations, academic pursuits, and romantic entanglements, including a high-profile relationship with ( Lucas), which resonated with viewers and solidified Smith's domestic fanbase. During his tenure, Smith earned recognition within the industry, including a nomination for Most Popular New Male Talent at the 2011 , highlighting his impact as a fresh face on Australian screens. This period established him as a rising star in Melbourne's television scene, where filming took place, fostering his growth amid the soap's demanding production schedule.

International roles and breakthrough

Following his departure from the Australian in 2013, Jordan Patrick Smith transitioned to international film and television projects, marking a shift from domestic roles to higher-profile global productions. In 2014, Smith appeared in Unbroken, directed by , where he portrayed Clift, an Australian prisoner of war captured by Japanese forces during and subjected to brutal conditions in a POW camp. The film, based on the true story of Olympian , highlighted the harrowing experiences of Allied prisoners in the Pacific theater. Smith's next role came in 2015 with the historical drama miniseries Banished, in which he played Private Mulrooney, a young British marine stationed at a harsh 1788 penal colony in . The series, created by , explored themes of survival, authority, and moral conflict among convicts and soldiers in the early days of British colonization. This appearance signified Smith's entry into British period dramas, showcasing his ability to handle intense ensemble dynamics. Smith achieved a major breakthrough with his casting as Ubbe Ragnarsson in the series from 2016 to 2020. Ubbe, the second-eldest son of Ragnar Lothbrok and , begins as a loyal young warrior defending his family's legacy amid internal Viking conflicts. Over the course of the series, the character evolves into a thoughtful leader, prioritizing exploration and peace over endless raids; he leads expeditions to the Mediterranean and eventually to , seeking to realize Ragnar's vision of a better future for his people while grappling with the tensions between tradition and progress. The role, spanning 50 episodes, elevated Smith's profile internationally, as became a globally acclaimed series blending with epic action. In interviews, Smith has discussed the rigorous physical preparation required for Vikings, including intensive training in sword fighting and combat choreography to authentically depict the demands of Viking warfare. He described the stunt work as grueling, involving weeks of rehearsals to ensure safe yet realistic battle sequences, which helped him embody Ubbe's evolution from impulsive fighter to strategic commander. Smith's portrayal received positive attention for capturing the character's emotional depth and familial bonds, contributing to the series' strong ensemble reception.

Later career and return to Neighbours

In 2020, Jordan Patrick Smith portrayed in the horror-fantasy series , a production that intertwined H.P. Lovecraft-inspired elements with the systemic faced by Black Americans in the . initially presents as a sophisticated and supportive figure aiding protagonist Ruby Baptiste, but his arc culminates in a shocking reveal as a monstrous shapeshifter and devoted henchman to the antagonist Christina Payne, emphasizing themes of and otherworldly horror. This role represented Smith's venture into American genre television, contrasting his prior historical dramas and allowing exploration of complex moral ambiguities through horror. In a 2020 interview, Smith described the series' depiction of racial violence as profoundly impactful, noting it "blew my mind" given his upbringing split between and , . Smith continued his foray into anthology horror with a guest appearance in the 2021 Shudder series , season 3, episode 1, where he played Kevin in the segment "Lydia Layne's Better Half." This story, an original tale by and , unfolds in a cutthroat environment, satirizing corporate ambition through a that punishes betrayal and greed with grotesque consequences. Smith's character embodies the ruthless dynamics of media competition, contributing to the episode's blend of dark humor and visceral terror that pays homage to the 1982 film's stylistic roots. In 2022, Smith returned to Australian television by reprising his role as Andrew Robinson in for the soap's final season, appearing in one episode amid a high-profile revival backed by to celebrate its 37-year run. His comeback as the rebellious Robinson son facilitated emotional reunions and closure storylines, including family reconciliations on , before the series concluded production in June 2022 and aired its last episodes in 2023. This brief homecoming underscored Smith's ties to his early career breakthrough, bridging his international work with the Australian roots that launched him. Following the Neighbours finale, Smith adopted a more selective career trajectory, with no major film or television projects publicly announced as of November 2025. In reflections shared during his promotion, he expressed appreciation for opportunities that honor his Scottish-Australian heritage while aspiring to roles that push boundaries in diverse genres, balancing global exposure with personal authenticity.

Filmography

Film roles

Smith's first credited feature film role was as Heinrich, a German tourist trapped in a deadly archaeological expedition, in the 2008 horror film The Ruins, directed by Carter Smith. He later portrayed Clift, an Australian prisoner of war enduring captivity in a Japanese camp, in the 2014 World War II survival drama Unbroken, directed by Angelina Jolie. No additional credited feature film roles for Smith have been documented as of 2025.

Television roles

Smith began his television with guest appearances in Australian shows. In 2006, he portrayed Bully #2 in the single episode "The Talk" of the children's series . Also in 2006, Smith made early guest appearances in H2O: Just Add Water, including uncredited roles as a Juicenet customer and surfer, before recurring as Cameron in four episodes of season 3 (2008–2010). In 2008, he portrayed Damo Nicholls in three episodes of the Home and Away. From 2009 to 2013, and again in 2022, Smith played Andrew Robinson in the long-running Neighbours, appearing in 714 episodes across his tenure, including a return for the series finale. In the 2015 BBC miniseries Banished, Smith had a recurring role as Private Mulrooney in 5 episodes, depicting a convict transported to an Australian penal colony. Smith gained international recognition for his portrayal of Ubbe in the History Channel series , appearing as a main cast member from season 4 (2016) through season 6 (2020) in 50 episodes. In 2020, he played the recurring role of in season 1 of HBO's , featuring in seven episodes as a mysterious figure central to the season's arc.

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