New Zealand actor Antony Starr rose to fame for his roles on television. He portrayed both Jethro and Van West on Outrageous Fortune (2005-2010), starred as Lucas Hood on the Cinemax series Banshee (2013-2016), and gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Homelander on Prime Video’s The Boys and its related projects (2019-present).
Antony Starr Quick Facts
Full name: Antony Starr
Date of birth: October 25, 1975
Age: 49 years old (2024)
Gender: Male
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Place of birth: Wellington, New Zealand
Height: 5 ft. 11 in (1.80 m)
Nationality: New Zealander
Early Life
Antony Starr was born into a middle-class family, on October 25, 1975, in Wellington, New Zealand. Growing up, he enjoyed spending his days surfing and honing his skills in martial arts. He proudly shared that he dedicated eight years to the practice of karate and other forms of martial arts.
TV Shows & Movies
Antony Starr started his acting journey with a minor role in ‘Shortland Street’ and guest appearances in ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ and ‘Hercules: The Legendary Journeys’.
In 2001, he landed the role of Todd Van der Velter in ‘Mercy Peak’. He also played the role of Waverly Wilson’s character’s brother in the soap opera ‘Shortland Street’, but he struggled with the fast-paced nature of the show.
In 2004, Starr appeared in his first movie, playing Gareth in ‘In My Father’s Den’. He also had prominent roles in ‘Without a Paddle’ (2004) and ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’ (2005).
In 2005, he was recognized as the Best Actor at the first Qantas Television Awards for his performance in ‘Outrageous Fortune’.
His major breakthrough came in 2007 when he was bestowed with multiple awards for his portrayal of twin brothers, Van West and Jethro West. The former being a sophisticated businessman and the latter a disorganized criminal.
In addition to his involvement in Roger Donaldson’s ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’ and the US comedy feature ‘Without a Paddle’, he has also contributed to Brad McGann’s ‘In My Father’s Den’. Furthermore, he has been part of two stage productions, namely ‘Closer’ at Auckland’s Silo Theatre and ‘Se# with Strangers’.
In the drama ‘Rush’ from 2011, he portrayed Senior Sergeant Charlie Lewis. From 2013 to 2016, he made his debut on U.S. television in the series ‘Banshee’ as Lucas Hood, an anonymous criminal who moves to Banshee, Pennsylvania after serving a 15-year sentence for stealing from his lover, Anna.
It was revealed in 2018 that he had been chosen to play ‘The Homelander’ in the animated spin-off series ‘The Boys Presents Diabolical’, set in America. He expressed enthusiasm, stating,
“We’ve got an American show with a Kiwi playing an all-American hero psychopath and another Kiwi playing an Englishman. It’s a pretty bizarre mix-up.”
His exceptional acting in this series earned him both the ‘Critic’s Choice Super Award for Best Actor in a Superhero Series’ and the ‘Critics’ Choice Super Award for Best Villain in a Series’ in 2021. He has been cast in the highly anticipated films ‘Cobweb’ and ‘The Interpreter’, directed by Guy Ritchie.
Personal Life
In 2016, Antony Starr and Emma Lahana, a New Zealand actress, ended their marriage when he officially filed for divorce at the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
At present, Starr is romantically involved with none other than Sandra Vergara, who happens to be Sofia Vergara‘s adopted sister. The couple made a glamorous appearance on the red carpet at the Venice Family Clinic’s Inaugural HEART Gala in Culver City, California on May 11, 2024.
The pair solidified their status by sharing on their social media accounts the day after they made their first appearance in public. Sandra, 35, uploaded a picture with the words “Too cool for school,” and received an outpouring of positive messages from followers.
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Antony Starr is $3 million, which he has accumulated through his career as a highly-regarded New Zealand actor. He rose to fame due to his roles in the popular shows ‘The Boys’ on Amazon Prime and ‘Banshee’ on Cinemax.
