Biography
Who is Antony Starr?
Early life
Antony Starr was born in Wellington, New Zealand, on October 25, 1975. During his childhood, he enjoyed surfing and trained in karate. He attended Rangitoto College and completed his secondary education in 1993, where he took drama classes and worked as an extra in various productions.
Television career
In 2001, Antony secured a recurring guest role as Todd Van der Velter in Mercy Peak across three seasons. He also played the brother of Waverley Wilson in Shortland Street, though he later noted that he disliked the fast production pace. His other early television credits include Hard Out, P.E.T. Detectives, Street Legal, and Serial Killers.
Film and stage work
In addition to his television roles, Antony has appeared in several feature films. He worked on Toa Fraser's debut feature film No. 2, which was released in New Zealand in early 2006. His other film appearances include Roger Donaldson's The World's Fastest Indian, the comedy feature Without a Paddle, and Brad McGann's In My Father's Den.
The Boys and global success
In January 2018, Antony was cast as John / Homelander in the Amazon Studios adaptation of the comic book series The Boys. The show premiered in July 2019 and quickly achieved strong viewership and consistent critical praise. He acted opposite fellow New Zealand actor Karl Urban in the satirical superhero series.
Personal life
In September 2016, Antony filed for divorce from actress Emma Lahana in Los Angeles, California. In March 2022, he was involved in an incident in Alicante, Spain, resulting in an arrest following an altercation at a local pub. He received a 12-month suspended prison sentence and paid a fine.
Birthday and age
Antony Starr was born on October 25, 1975, which makes Antony 50 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Antony shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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