Joseph Zada (born July 21, 2005, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian actor. Born Joseph Cumpston, he began his screen career in Australian productions such as Bilched and The Speedway Murders before expanding into television, establishing himself as a promising young performer.
His breakthrough came with Invisible Boys and We Were Liars, which brought international attention and led to high-profile casting opportunities. He later secured leading roles in East of Eden and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping as young Haymitch Abernathy. Known for emotionally driven performances, he has quickly progressed from emerging talent to rising star.
Recent projects include East of Eden and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, placing him at the center of major global franchises and prestige television. Recognized as a breakthrough performer and one of Australia’s most promising young actors, he is rapidly building influence across international film and television.