Antony Starr is a New Zealand actor primarily recognized for his work in television. He gained prominence for portraying Jethro and Van West in 'Outrageous Fortune,' followed by his lead role as Lucas Hood in the Cinemax series 'Banshee.' However, he achieved widespread recognition and critical acclaim for his portrayal of Homelander in Amazon Prime Video's superhero series 'The Boys' and its associated spin-offs. Starr's performances are notable for their intensity and complexity, solidifying his position as a respected actor in the entertainment industry.
Antony Starr, known for 'The Boys,' humorously reacted to Jensen Ackles' hair transplant reveal. Starr couldn't stop laughing. Ackles responded to questions about a viral hair salon picture exclusively with Hindustan Times.
In 1993, Antony Starr graduated from Rangitoto College.
In 2001, Antony Starr was cast in 'Mercy Peak' as Todd Van der Velter, a guest role throughout the show's three seasons, and he also appeared in 'Shortland Street'.
In 2004, Antony Starr performed in two theatre productions: 'Closer' at Auckland's Silo Theatre and 'Sex with Strangers' directed by Colin Mitchell at the Herald Theatre.
In 2005, Antony Starr appeared on stage in the second edition of 'Sex with Strangers'.
In 2005, Antony Starr played the dual roles of Jethro and Van West in the television series 'Outrageous Fortune'.
In 2005, Antony Starr was named Best Actor at the inaugural Qantas Television Awards for his role in 'Outrageous Fortune'.
In early 2006, during the production of 'Outrageous Fortune', Antony Starr also filmed for Toa Fraser's debut feature, 'No. 2', which was released in New Zealand.
In 2007, Antony Starr received the Air New Zealand Screen Award for Performance by an Actor, the Qantas Television Award for Best Actor, and the Asian TV Award for Best Actor for playing twins Van and Jethro West.
In 2010, Antony Starr was nominated for the New Zealand Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in 'After the Waterfall'.
In 2011, Antony Starr joined the cast of the Australian police drama 'Rush', playing Senior Sergeant Charlie Lewis, and also had a role in the second series of 'Lowdown'.
In 2012, Antony Starr won the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the Australian film 'Wish You Were Here'.
From 2013, Antony Starr starred in the television series 'Banshee', his first role on American television, playing Lucas Hood.
In April 2016, the fourth and final season of 'Banshee' began, and Starr portrayed Garrett Hawthorne in the CBS series 'American Gothic'.
On 16 September 2016, Antony Starr filed for divorce from Emma Lahana in Los Angeles, California.
In January 2018, Antony Starr was cast as Homelander in Amazon Studios' adaptation of 'The Boys'.
In July 2019, season one of 'The Boys' was released on Amazon Prime and had strong viewership.
In 2019, Antony Starr became known for portraying Homelander in Amazon Prime Video's superhero television series, 'The Boys', and its spin-offs.
In September 2020, season two of 'The Boys' was released.
On 4 March 2022, Antony Starr was arrested in Alicante, Spain, for assaulting a 21-year-old man and was given a suspended prison sentence.
In June 2022, season three of 'The Boys' was released.
In 2022, Antony Starr voiced Homelander in 'The Boys Presents: Diabolical' and the character appeared as DLC in 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II'.
In 2023, Antony Starr won two Critics' Choice Super Awards, for Best Actor in a Superhero Series and Best Villain in a Series.
In 2023, Antony Starr worked in the action drama 'The Covenant' and played a major role in the horror film 'Cobweb'.
On June 13, 2024, the fourth season of 'The Boys' premiered on Amazon Prime Video, achieving the highest viewership of all seasons, with Starr's performance receiving positive acclaim.
In 2024, the likeness of Homelander appeared in the video game 'Mortal Kombat 1'.
On April 10, 2025, 'G20', starring Antony Starr as a terrorist leader, was released on Amazon Prime Video, receiving mixed reviews but praise for Starr's imposing portrayal.
In 2025, Antony Starr won a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television.
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