Antony Starr
Biography
Antony Starr is a New Zealand actor born on October 25, 1975, in Wellington, New Zealand. He studied at the Victoria University of Wellington and built his career in New Zealand television, notably in the series Outrageous Fortune (2005-2010), where he played twins.
Starr achieved international fame for his terrifying portrayal of Homelander in the Amazon Prime Video series The Boys (2019-present). His performance as the psychopathic, narcissistic leader of the superhero team The Seven has been acclaimed as one of the most compelling villain performances in television history, earning him multiple Critics' Choice Award nominations.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Van and Jethro West in Outrageous Fortune (2005-2010)
- Lucas Hood in Banshee (2013-2016)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Critics' Choice Award Nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series (The Boys)
- 🏆 Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television (The Boys)
- 🏆 New Zealand Film and Television Award for Best Actor (Outrageous Fortune)
Frequently Asked Questions
Antony Starr is best known for his terrifying portrayal of Homelander in The Boys.
Yes, he starred as Lucas Hood in the Cinemax action series Banshee (2013-2016).