Sullivan Stapleton
Biography
Sullivan Stapleton is an Australian actor born on 14 June 1977 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is known for his roles in various film and television projects. Stapleton has appeared in notable productions such as the television series Strike Back and the film Animal Kingdom. He also played the role of Themistocles in the 2014 film 300: Rise of an Empire. Stapleton has been recognized with a Breakthrough Award, which he received on 24 October 2013. He has been involved in the acting profession for a significant period, with a total of 41 known credits to his name.
Career overview
Sullivan Stapleton is an Australian actor known for his work in various film and television projects. He has appeared in multiple productions throughout his career, with a total of 41 known credits. Stapleton's acting credits span across both film and television, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
One of Stapleton's notable roles is in the 2014 film 300: Rise of an Empire, where he played the lead character of Greek leader Themistocles. This film is a sequel to the 2006 movie 300, and Stapleton's performance in the lead role highlights his ability to portray significant characters in major productions.
Stapleton's work has also been recognized in the television series Strike Back, which is a global production that aired on various platforms including SKY, Cinemax, and HBO. Additionally, his performance in the 2010 Sundance Film Festival selection Animal Kingdom demonstrates his range as an actor in different types of projects. With a career spanning multiple mediums and genres, Sullivan Stapleton has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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- The Internship (2026)
- After the Verdict (2022) as Daniel
- Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men (2022) as Icabod
- Fires (2021) as Doug
- A Sunburnt Christmas (2020) as Dingo
- Ride Like a Girl (2019) as Darren Weir
- Renegades (2017) as Matt Barnes
- Blindspot (2015) as Kurt Weller
- Kill Me Three Times (2015) as Nathan Webb
- Cut Snake (2015) as Pommie
- 300: Rise of an Empire (2014) as Themistocles
- Gangster Squad (2013) as Jack Whalen
- The Hunter (2011) as Doug
- Underbelly Files: Infiltration (2011) as Colin McLaren
- Underbelly Files: Infiltration (2011) as Colin McLaren
- Strike Back (2010) as Sgt. Damien Scott
- Animal Kingdom (2010) as Craig Cody
- Lowdown (2010) as Oliver Barry
- The Odds (2010) as Wade
- Centre Place (2010) as James Ballintyne
- Carla Cametti PD (2009) as Matt Brodie
- Underbelly (2008) as Pat Barbaro
- Rush (2008) as Yuri
- Canal Road (2008) as Jack Logan
- Satisfaction (2007) as Josh
- The Condemned (2007) as Special Agent Wilkins
- December Boys (2007) as Fearless
- Little Oberon (2005) as Martin
- Everything Goes (2004)
- Darkness Falls (2003) as Officer Matt Henry
- MDA (2002) as Ben Quilty
- McLeod's Daughters (2001) as Drew Cornwell
- The Secret Life of Us (2001) as Justin Davies
- City Loop (2000) as Don
- Green Sails (2000) as Infante
- Witch Hunt (1999) as Craig Thomas
- Amy (1998) as Wayne Lassiter
- River Street (1997) as Chris
- Halifax f.p. (1994) as Hamish
- Baby Bath Massacre (1994) as Adrian
- Blue Heelers (1993)