Peter Thurnwald is a talented Australian actor, director, producer, and writer known for his compelling performances in international series.
He gained recognition for his role as Lachie Koh in the Australian series Bump, and has since appeared in international projects including XO, Kitty, Players, and Young Rock.
With his natural talent and grounded performances, Peter continues to build a versatile career across television and film while also pursuing directing and producing.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Peter Thurnwald
- Stage Name: Peter Thurnwald
- Born: December 13, 1998
- Age: 27 years old
- Birthplace: South Korea
- Nationality: Australian
- Ethnicity: Korean
- Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer, Writer
- Height: 6’0” (183 cm)
- Religion:N/A
- Parents: Mr. Thurnwald and Mrs. Thurnwald
- Siblings: One sister
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Peter Thurnwald was born on December 13, 1998, in South Korea. He was raised by his adoptive parents, Mr. Thurnwald and Mrs. Thurnwald, both doctors, after being adopted as a six-month-old baby and raised on the Gold Coast of Australia in a supportive family environment.
He grew up alongside one sister who has provided sibling love and advice throughout his life. His school years at Somerset College focused on academics and sport, with occasional involvement in theatre productions.
Peter initially enrolled at the University of Queensland to study physics but switched paths after gaining on-set experience. He auditioned for the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) in 2016 and graduated with a Bachelor of Acting in 2019. His ethnicity is Korean.
Career
Peter Thurnwald began his professional journey with small roles and extra work while studying, including appearances in King Kong: Skull Island (2017) and Thor: Ragnarok (2017).
After graduating from WAAPA, he landed his first major television role as Lachie Koh in the Australian series Bump (2020–2021), earning praise for his nuanced performance.
He gained wider international recognition playing Foresite in the Paramount+ series Players (2022) and Young Randall in Young Rock.
His breakthrough came in 2023 with the role of Alex Finnerty in Netflix’s XO, Kitty (2023–present), a spin-off of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, where he portrayed a Korean adoptee navigating identity and romance, a character that deeply resonated with his own life experiences.
Additional credits include It’s Our Time (2024/2025) as Shannon Edmunds, Rear View Mirror (2023) as Oliver, Her Last Laugh as Ryan Knoxwell, and upcoming projects such as Scattered (2026) as Ben and Spa Weekend (2026).
As a director, producer, and writer, he has worked on short films and his own TV series in collaboration with production companies. Known for his versatility across drama, comedy, and action, Peter continues to balance acting with creative work behind the camera, splitting his time between Australia and Los Angeles.
Social Media
- Instagram: @peterthurnwald
- TikTok: @peterthurnwald
Personal Life
Peter Thurnwald, 27, is currently single and not engaged. No publicly confirmed past relationships or partners are widely documented, as he maintains a relatively private personal life focused on family, self-discovery, and career.
He has openly shared his journey as an adoptee, including his search for his birth mother and reflections on identity, but keeps romantic details discreet. He has no children and values time with his adoptive parents and sister while celebrating Korean culture. His height is 6’0” (183 cm).
Net Worth
Peter Thurnwald’s net worth is estimated at $2 million USD. His income primarily comes from acting roles in television series and films, including salaries from XO, Kitty, Bump, Players, and Young Rock; producing and directing projects; endorsements; and growing opportunities in the entertainment industry as his international profile rises.
Filmography
- XO, Kitty (2023–present) – Alex Finnerty (main role)
- Bump (2020–2021) – Lachie Koh
- Players (2022) – Foresite
- Young Rock – Young Randall
- It’s Our Time (2024/2025) – Shannon Edmunds
- Rear View Mirror (2023) – Oliver
- King Kong: Skull Island (2017) – featured extra
- Thor: Ragnarok (2017) – featured extra
- Her Last Laugh – Ryan Knoxwell
- Dunny Derby: The Legend of Derek Dallas & The Underbogs
- Scattered (2026) – Ben
- Spa Weekend (2026) – cast member