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Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan is a Romanian-American actor recognized for his diverse roles in both high-profile and independent films. His performance in 'Pam & Tommy' earned him a Golden Globe nomination and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination. He also received a Silver Bear and an Academy Award nomination. Stan is widely known for portraying Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, significantly contributing to the franchise's success and popularity.

August 13, 1982: Sebastian Stan's Birth

On August 13, 1982, Sebastian Stan was born in Constanța, Romanian SR.

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1989: Move to Vienna

Following the Revolutions of 1989, Sebastian Stan and his mother moved to Vienna, Austria, where she worked as a pianist.

1994: Appearance in 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance

In 1994, Sebastian Stan appeared in the film 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance.

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1995: Pam & Tommy sex tape was stolen

In 1995, Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson's personal sex tape was stolen.

2002: Became a United States Citizen

In 2002, Sebastian Stan became a United States citizen.

2003: Role on Law & Order

In 2003, Sebastian Stan's career began in earnest with a role on Law & Order.

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2005: Graduation from Rutgers University

In 2005, Sebastian Stan graduated from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts.

2006: Film Appearances

In 2006, Sebastian Stan appeared in the films Tony n' Tina's Wedding, The Architect, and The Covenant.

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2007: Recurring Role on Gossip Girl

In 2007, Sebastian Stan began a recurring role on Gossip Girl as Carter Baizen.

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2007: Appearance in Gossip Girl and Talk Radio

In 2007, Sebastian Stan gained early attention by playing Carter Baizen in the CW drama series Gossip Girl and appeared in the Eric Bogosian play Talk Radio on Broadway.

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2009: Lead Role in Kings

In 2009, Sebastian Stan had a lead role in the series Kings as Jack Benjamin.

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2010: Appearances in Black Swan and Hot Tub Time Machine

In 2010, Sebastian Stan appeared in Darren Aronofsky's ballet thriller Black Swan and played Blaine in the comedy Hot Tub Time Machine.

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2010: Continued Role in Gossip Girl

In 2010, Sebastian Stan continued playing Carter Baizen in Gossip Girl.

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2011: Debut as Bucky Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger

In 2011, Sebastian Stan achieved global stardom with his portrayal of Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier in Captain America: The First Avenger, marking his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2012: Role in Once Upon a Time

In 2012, Sebastian Stan played the Mad Hatter in Once Upon a Time.

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2012: Starring in Gone and The Apparition and Once Upon a Time

In 2012, Sebastian Stan starred in the thriller Gone and the supernatural horror film The Apparition; he also began a recurring role in the TV series Once Upon a Time as the Mad Hatter.

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2013: Starring in Picnic at the American Airlines Theater

In 2013, Sebastian Stan played Hal Carter in the Roundabout Theater Company's production of William Inge's Picnic at the American Airlines Theater in New York.

2013: Starring in Picnic on Broadway

In 2013, Sebastian Stan starred in the William Inge play Picnic on Broadway.

2014: Reprising role as Winter Soldier

In 2014, Sebastian Stan reprised his role as Bucky Barnes, now known as the Winter Soldier, in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, marking the first film of his nine-film contract.

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2015: Supporting Role in The Martian

In 2015, Sebastian Stan appeared in a supporting role in The Martian.

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2015: Roles in Ricki and the Flash, The Martian, and The Bronze

In 2015, Sebastian Stan played Joshua Brummel in Ricki and the Flash, co-starred in The Martian as Dr. Chris Beck, and in The Bronze as Lance Tucker.

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2016: Appearance in Captain America: Civil War

In 2016, Sebastian Stan reprised his role as the Winter Soldier in Captain America: Civil War.

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2017: Roles in Logan Lucky, I'm Not Here and I, Tonya

In 2017, Sebastian Stan co-starred in Logan Lucky as NASCAR driver Dayton White, starred in I'm Not Here, and co-starred in I, Tonya portraying Jeff Gillooly.

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2017: Starring Role in I, Tonya

In 2017, Sebastian Stan starred in I, Tonya.

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2018: Winter Soldier in Black Panther and Avengers: Infinity War

In 2018, Sebastian Stan portrayed the Winter Soldier in both Black Panther (uncredited cameo) and Avengers: Infinity War. He also appeared in the thriller film Destroyer opposite Nicole Kidman.

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February 2019: Cast in The Devil All the Time

In February 2019, Sebastian Stan replaced Chris Evans in The Devil All the Time, which premiered on Netflix in 2020.

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April 2019: Confirmation of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

In April 2019, Disney confirmed the release of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, starring Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie, which aired on Disney+ from March 19, 2021, to April 23, 2021.

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May 2019: Cast in The 355

In May 2019, Sebastian Stan joined the cast of the spy thriller, The 355, which was released in 2022.

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2019: Release of Avengers: Endgame and Premiere of Endings, Beginnings

In 2019, Sebastian Stan reprised his role as Winter Soldier in Avengers: Endgame, released in April. His film Endings, Beginnings, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.

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January 2020: Release of The Last Full Measure

In January 2020, Sebastian Stan starred as Scott Huffman in the Vietnam War film drama, The Last Full Measure.

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March 19, 2021: Premiere of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'

On March 19, 2021, 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', starring Sebastian Stan, premiered on Disney+.

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April 23, 2021: End of 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'

On April 23, 2021, the series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' concluded its run on Disney+.

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2021: Financial Struggles

In a 2021 interview, Sebastian Stan recalled struggling to pay rent about a month after the release of Captain America: The First Avenger.

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2022: Roles in Pam & Tommy and Fresh

In 2022, Sebastian Stan starred as Tommy Lee in Pam & Tommy and in the Hulu thriller film Fresh.

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2022: Roles in Fresh and Pam & Tommy

In 2022, Sebastian Stan starred in Fresh and portrayed Tommy Lee in the Hulu docudrama miniseries Pam & Tommy, earning a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

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2022: Release of The 355

In 2022, The 355, starring Sebastian Stan, was released.

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2023: Starring in Sharper

In 2023, Sebastian Stan starred alongside Julianne Moore in the Apple TV+ and A24 thriller, Sharper.

2024: Awards for A Different Man and The Apprentice

In 2024, Sebastian Stan received praise for his roles in A Different Man and The Apprentice, earning a Silver Bear and a Golden Globe Award for the former and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actor for the latter.

June 2025: Invitation to Join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

In June 2025, Sebastian Stan was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

2025: Reprising the role of Bucky Barnes

In 2025, Sebastian Stan reprised the role of Bucky Barnes in Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*. He will also play the character in Avengers: Doomsday.

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