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Who is Antony Starr?
New Zealand actor Antony Starr was born on October 25th, 1975. He is best known for portraying John Gillman / Homelander in Amazon Prime Video’s superhero streaming television series The Boys and its spin-offs (2019–present), as well as the dual roles of Jethro and Van West in the series Outrageous Fortune (2005–10) and Lucas Hood in the Cinemax series Banshee (2013–16).
Starr was recognized with the AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, among other accolades, for his performance in Wish You Were Here, which was made in Australia in 2012. His performance in After the Waterfall (2010) led to him being nominated for the New Zealand Film Award for Best Actor.
| Real Name/Full Name | Antony Starr |
| Date Of Birth | 25 October 1975 |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Birthplace | Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Father Name | N/A |
| Mother Name | N/A |
| Hair Color | Blue |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inch |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse Name | Emma Lahana (Div. 2016) |
| Children Name | N/A |
| Siblings Name | N/A |
| Profession | Actor |
| Net Worth | $2 Million and $4 Million |
Early Life & Education
Antony Starr was conceived on October 25th, 1975 in Wellington, New Zealand and has now reached the age of 50. Her personal information is not known.
After graduating from Rangitoto College in 1993, Starr began studying acting at Unitech and working at different odd jobs, including a petrol station, before deciding to pursue a full-time acting career.
Career
Antony Starr’s acting career began in 1995 when he appeared as a guest in the popular fantasy series Xena: Warrior Princess. The on-set experience and exposure to international production standards were valuable to him in this early role. Through his persistence and dedication to improving his craft, he achieved his breakthrough.
During the early years, Starr had to appear in a variety of guest roles on New Zealand television, including on ‘Shortland Street’ and ‘Mercy Peak’. He gained knowledge about various aspects of television production through each role and established connections in the industry.
Starr appeared in Mercy Peak as Todd Van der Velter in 2001, playing the guest role for all three seasons of the show. Since then, Starr’s television credits have included a core cast role in kids’ series Hard Out and guest roles in P.E.T. Detectives and Street Legal as well as a brief stint in Serial Killers, the comedy series that was penned by Outrageous Fortune co-creator James Griffin.
Starr made an appearance on stage during the second edition of Sex with Strangers (2005). Two theatre plays were performed by Starr in 2004, one at Auckland’s Silo Theatre and the other at the Herald Theatre, directed by Colin Mitchell. Starr appeared in After the Waterfall and Spies and Lies while filming Outrageous Fortune seasons five and six.
Playing twins Van and Jethro West won Starr the 2007 Air New Zealand Screen Award for Performance by an Actor, the award for Best Actor at the Qantas Television Awards and Best Actor at the Asian TV Awards in the same year. The TV Guide’s readers selected Starr as the Best Actor in the 2007 TV Guide Best on the Box People’s Choice Awards. His performance in Outrageous Fortune earned him the award of Best Actor at the inaugural Qantas Television Awards in 2005.
Starr’s role in The Boys, Amazon Studios’ adaptation of the Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson comic book of the same name, was announced in January 2018. Amazon Prime’s release of season one in July 2019 resulted in strong viewership. The Boys’ second season was released in September 2020. Season three was released in June 2022. Consistent praise and success were received from these series. Starr’s performance became a standout element of the show and established him as an actor, despite his initial dismissiveness of the role.
Afterwards, Starr played Homelander in the Boys series, which included The Boys Presents: Diabolical (2022) as a voice role, and also appeared in Gen V (2023). In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022), the character was included as a DLC and voiced by and modeled on Starr. In the 2024 video game Mortal Kombat 1, the character’s likeness was also shown. He was involved in two feature films on the film front in 2023.
June 13, 2024 marked the debut of the fourth season of The Boys on Amazon Prime Video, which had the highest viewership of all seasons. The positive acclaim for Starr’s performance was renewed once more. He presented the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, alongside Giancarlo Esposito and Kathy Bates. He was recognized for his performance in two Critic’s Choice Super Awards in 2023, one for Best Actor in a Superhero Series and one for Best Villain in a Series, and another for Best Supporting Actor on Television in 2025.
In the action thriller G20, he played the role of a terrorist leader starring Viola Davis. April 10th, 2025 marked the release of it on Amazon Prime Video. Jordan Hoffman of Entertainment Weekly gave Starr a mixed review, noting her impressive portrayal and dialogue delivery.
In 2026, Starr returned as Homelander in the fifth and final season of The Boys.[38] Jesse Shedeen of IGN wrote, “Starr’s haunting performance continues to be the foundation around which everything else moves.”[39]
Personal Life
In Los Angeles, California, Starr filed for divorce against actress Emma Lahana on September 16, 2016. The public is not aware of the details of their marriage at this time.
Net Worth
Antony Starr’s television work is the primary source of his estimated net worth, which ranges between $2 million and $4 million. Apart from his film appearances and residual income, The Boys’ leading role is a significant source of his earnings. Starr is different in that he doesn’t heavily promote endorsements or business ventures, unlike many actors. Instead of diversifying into commercial enterprises, he emphasizes acting as his primary professional activity in his financial profile.
