Joseph Purcell

Joseph Purcell (born 8 August 1999) is an Australian and American actor best known for acting in vertical dramas. He first gained attention for his acting on the vertical drama His Nerd on CandyJar, and has since starred in numerous other vertical dramas on the same platform. He is the son of Dominic Purcell and stepbrother of Miley Cyrus.

Biography Purcell was born in Australia. He originally wanted to become a professional athlete, but was inspired to become an actor after watching The Dark Knight, and dropped out of community college.

Purcell studied the Meisner technique at a theater for two and a half years before starting to act in microdramas in February 2025 after hearing that the jobs were steady. Despite submitting for a supporting role with CandyJar in His Nerd, he was instead offered the lead role; Purcell has since remained with CandyJar. He has become one of the most popular male leads in vertical drama.

Purcell has also starred in The Bad Boy Wants Me, Club of Desire, and Falling for my Bodyguard. He has stated his dream role would be in a dark and gritty film.