Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1977-06-14
- Born Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Also Known As:
Салливан Степлтон
Sullivan Stapleton
Sullivan Stapleton, born on June 14, 1977, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is a talented actor who began his acting journey at a young age. At eight years old, he and his younger sister, actress Jacinta Stapleton, joined an acting and modeling agency, marking the start of his career in the entertainment industry. He received training at Melbourne's St. Martin's Theatre and further honed his skills by studying drama and theatre at Sandringham Secondary College.Stapleton's first on-screen acting performance was in the 1994 Australian TV movie Baby Bath Massacre. He gained early experience in Australian television with roles in series like Blue Heelers and Neighbours. His career progressed with appearances in films such as Darkness Falls, The Condemned, and December Boys. However, it was his compelling performance in the critically acclaimed Australian film Animal Kingdom (2010) that brought him wider recognition, earning him an AACTA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.Internationally, Sullivan Stapleton is perhaps best known for his leading role as the Greek general Themistocles in the epic historical action film 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). He also garnered significant attention for his portrayal of Sergeant Damien Scott in the popular television series Strike Back (2011-2018) and his lead role as FBI agent Kurt Weller in the NBC crime drama Blindspot (2015-2020). His diverse filmography includes roles in Gangster Squad, Kill Me Three Times, American Renegades, and Ride Like a Girl. Throughout his career, Stapleton has established himself as a versatile and engaging actor, working on both Australian and international projects across film and television.
