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Antony Starr

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Antony Starr

Antony Starr (born 25 October 1975) is a New Zealand actor. He is best known for his television roles, such as the dual roles of Jethro and Van West in the series Outrageous Fortune (2005–10), Lucas Hood in the Cinemax series Banshee (2013–16), and Homelander in Amazon Prime Video's superhero streaming television series The Boys and its spin-offs (2019–present), for which he gained wider acclaim. For his performance in the 2012 Australian film Wish You Were Here, Starr won the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, among other accolades. He was nominated for the New Zealand Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in After the Waterfall (2010).

Infobox

Born
(1975-10-25) 25 October 1975 (age 50)Wellington, New Zealand
Education
Rangitoto CollegeUniversity of Auckland
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1995–present

Tables

· Filmography › Film
2004
In My Father's Den
Role(s)
Gareth
Without a Paddle
Role(s)
Billy Newwood
2005
The World's Fastest Indian
Role(s)
Jeff
2006
No. 2
Role(s)
Shelly
2010
After the Waterfall
Role(s)
John Drean
2012
Wish You Were Here
Role(s)
Jeremy King
2019
American Sausage Standoff
Role(s)
Mike Dankworth McCoid
2023
The Covenant
Role(s)
Eddie Parker
Cobweb
Role(s)
Mark
2025
G20
Role(s)
Edward Rutledge
TBA
Role(s)
Samo Lives
Notes
Andy Warhol
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2004
In My Father's Den
Gareth
Without a Paddle
Billy Newwood
2005
The World's Fastest Indian
Jeff
2006
No. 2
Shelly
2010
After the Waterfall
John Drean
2012
Wish You Were Here
Jeremy King
2019
American Sausage Standoff
Mike Dankworth McCoid
2023
The Covenant
Eddie Parker
Cobweb
Mark
2025
G20
Edward Rutledge
TBA
Samo Lives
Andy Warhol
Post-production
· Filmography › Television
1995
Xena: Warrior Princess
Role(s)
Mesas
Notes
Episode: "Hooves and Harlots"
1996
David
Role(s)
Episode: "The Giant Killer"
2000–2002
Role(s)
Shortland Street
Notes
Stratford Wilson
2000
Street Legal
Role(s)
Darren
2001–2003
Role(s)
Mercy Peak
Notes
Todd Van der Velter
2003
Terror Peak
Role(s)
Jason
Hard Out
Role(s)
Stevo
Skin & Bone
Role(s)
Seymour Collins
Notes
Lead role, Television film
2004
Serial Killers
Role(s)
Dean Crocker
Notes
1 episode
Not Only But Always
Role(s)
LA Cab Driver
Notes
Television film
2005–2010
Role(s)
Outrageous Fortune
Notes
Jethro and Van West
2008
The Jaquie Brown Diaries
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Brown Love"
2010
Spies and Lies
Role(s)
Sydney Ross
Notes
Television film
2011
Rush
Role(s)
Charlie Lewis
Notes
Main role (season 4)
Bliss
Role(s)
Tom Mills
Notes
Television film
2012
Tricky Business
Role(s)
Matt Sloane
Notes
Main role
Lowdown
Role(s)
Stuart King
Notes
5 episodes
2013–2016
Role(s)
Banshee
Notes
John "Lucas Hood" Smith
2013–2014
Role(s)
Banshee Origins
Notes
Two-part television film
2016
American Gothic
Role(s)
Garrett Hawthorne
Notes
Main role
2019–present
Role(s)
The Boys
Notes
John Gillman / Homelander
2022
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
Role(s)
John Gillman / Homelander (voice)
Notes
2 episodes
2023
Gen V
Role(s)
John Gillman / Homelander
Notes
Episode: "Guardians of Godolkin"
2025
The Studio
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "The Golden Globes"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1995
Xena: Warrior Princess
Mesas
Episode: "Hooves and Harlots"
1996
David
Episode: "The Giant Killer"
2000–2002
Shortland Street
Stratford Wilson
Guest role
2000
Street Legal
Darren
2001–2003
Mercy Peak
Todd Van der Velter
Recurring role (21 episodes)
2003
Terror Peak
Jason
Hard Out
Stevo
Skin & Bone
Seymour Collins
Lead role, Television film
2004
Serial Killers
Dean Crocker
1 episode
Not Only But Always
LA Cab Driver
Television film
2005–2010
Outrageous Fortune
Jethro and Van West
Main role
2008
The Jaquie Brown Diaries
Himself
Episode: "Brown Love"
2010
Spies and Lies
Sydney Ross
Television film
2011
Rush
Charlie Lewis
Main role (season 4)
Bliss
Tom Mills
Television film
2012
Tricky Business
Matt Sloane
Main role
Lowdown
Stuart King
5 episodes
2013–2016
Banshee
John "Lucas Hood" Smith
Lead role, 38 episodes
2013–2014
Banshee Origins
Two-part television film
2016
American Gothic
Garrett Hawthorne
Main role
2019–present
The Boys
John Gillman / Homelander
Main role, 32 episodes
2020
Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun
Stray Man
Episode: "Housemates"
2022
The Boys Presents: Diabolical
John Gillman / Homelander (voice)
2 episodes
2023
Gen V
John Gillman / Homelander
Episode: "Guardians of Godolkin"
2025
The Studio
Himself
Episode: "The Golden Globes"
· Filmography › Video games
2022
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Role(s)
John Gillman / Homelander
Notes
Playable DLC Character; Voice and likeness
2024
Mortal Kombat 1
Role(s)
Playable DLC Character; Likeness only
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2022
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
John Gillman / Homelander
Playable DLC Character; Voice and likeness
2024
Mortal Kombat 1
Playable DLC Character; Likeness only
· Filmography › Online
2021
Vought News Network: Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman
Role(s)
John Gillman / Homelander
Notes
Guest role; web series promoting The Boys
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2021
Vought News Network: Seven on 7 with Cameron Coleman
John Gillman / Homelander
Guest role; web series promoting The Boys
· Awards and nominations
2005
Qantas Television Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a TV Drama
Notes
Outrageous Fortune
2006
Air New Zealand Screen Awards
Role(s)
Best Performance by an Actor
Notes
Nominated
2007
Air New Zealand Screen Awards
Role(s)
Won
2008
Qantas Film and Television Awards
Role(s)
Performance by an Actor in General Television
Notes
Won
2009
Qantas Film and Television Awards
Role(s)
Nominated
2011
Aotearoa Film & Television Awards
Role(s)
Best Performance by an Actor
Notes
Spies and Lies
Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film
Role(s)
After the Waterfall
Notes
Nominated
2012
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor
Notes
Wish You Were Here
2013
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Notes
Won
2021
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Superhero Series
Notes
The Boys
Best Villain in a Series
Role(s)
Won
2022
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Streaming Television Series
Notes
Nominated
2023
Critics' Choice Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Superhero Series
Notes
Won
Best Villain in a Series
Role(s)
Won
2025
Critics' Choice Awards
Role(s)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Notes
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actor on Television
Notes
Won
Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
Ref.
2005
Qantas Television Awards
Best Actor in a TV Drama
Outrageous Fortune
Won
2006
Air New Zealand Screen Awards
Best Performance by an Actor
Nominated
2007
Air New Zealand Screen Awards
Won
2008
Qantas Film and Television Awards
Performance by an Actor in General Television
Won
2009
Qantas Film and Television Awards
Nominated
2011
Aotearoa Film & Television Awards
Best Performance by an Actor
Spies and Lies
Nominated
Best Lead Actor in a Feature Film
After the Waterfall
Nominated
2012
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
Best Supporting Actor
Wish You Were Here
Won
2013
Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Won
2021
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Best Actor in a Superhero Series
The Boys
Won
Best Villain in a Series
Won
2022
Saturn Awards
Best Actor in a Streaming Television Series
Nominated
2023
Critics' Choice Awards
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Best Actor in a Superhero Series
Won
Best Villain in a Series
Won
2025
Critics' Choice Awards
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Best Supporting Actor on Television
Won

References

  1. British GQ
    https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/antony-starr-the-boys-interview
  2. "Banshee Star Antony Starr Reflects on Cult Series"
    https://www.nzedge.com/news/banshee-star-antony-starr-reflects-cult-series/
  3. "Antony Starr Talks Superhero Training for 'The Boys'"
    https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/antony-starr-talks-superhero-training-for-the-boys#:~:text=Growing%20up%20in%20New%20Zealand,hit%20superhero%20series%20The%20Boys
  4. Deadline
    https://deadline.com/2024/07/antony-starr-homelander-the-boys-reveals-weakness-1236008060/
  5. "9 Intriguing Facts About Antony Starr"
    https://facts.net/celebrity/9-intriguing-facts-about-antony-starr/
  6. www.stuff.co.nz
    https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/2535086/TVs-Starr-at-school
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    http://screentalk.nzonscreen.com/interviews/the-rise-and-rise-of-antony-starr
  8. The New Zealand Herald
    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=3574995
  9. The New Zealand Herald
    http://www.nzherald.co.nz/lifestyle/news/article.cfm?c_id=6&objectid=10358535
  10. Antony Starr Archived 9 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine Channel Ten
    http://ten.com.au/rush-23022.htm
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    https://deadline.com/2012/03/cinemaxs-alan-ball-produced-new-series-banshee-casts-antony-starr-as-its-lead-242765/
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    https://deadline.com/2018/01/the-boys-chace-crawford-antony-starr-dominique-mcelligott-jessie-usher-cast-amazon-superhero-drama-series-1202244980/
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    https://thespinoff.co.nz/tv/06-09-2020/new-zealands-antony-starr-on-playing-an-all-american-monster-in-the-boys/
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    https://deadline.com/2019/10/amazon-prime-viewing-added-to-nielsen-which-reveals-the-boys-numbers-1202765075/
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    https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-boy-renewed-season-3-amazon-after-show-1234711666/
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    https://in.ign.com/the-boys-26/173516/review/the-boys-full-season-3-review
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    https://screenrant.com/the-boys-season-4-audience-viewership-record/
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    https://www.hollywoodinsider.com/the-boys-homelander-villain/
  19. fandomwire.com
    https://fandomwire.com/im-happy-to-be-on-the-bench-antony-starr-was-relieved-to-be-let-go-of-stunt-work-in-brutal-demanding-show-that-pushed-him-to-his-limits/
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    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/03/arts/television/antony-starr-the-boys.html
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    https://uproxx.com/tv/antony-starr-homelander-the-boys-best-performance/
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    https://screenrant.com/the-boys-season-4-episode-4-homelander-antony-starr-fan-reactions/
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    https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2023-06-15/tvs-most-intriguing-villain-is-part-antony-starr-part-trump-and-part-obama
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    https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2022/06/19/antony-starrs-homelander-needs-an-emmy-for-the-boys/
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