Antony Starr is a New Zealand actor known for his impactful performances in television and film, notably as Homelander in Amazon Prime Video’s ‘The Boys’ and Lucas Hood in ‘Banshee’. After gaining significant recognition for his dual role as twins Jethro and Van West in the series ‘Outrageous Fortune’ from 2005 to 2010, Antony Starr went on to establish himself as a compelling actor with a diverse portfolio of acclaimed performances. His work on ‘Outrageous Fortune’ earned him multiple accolades, including the Qantas Television Awards for Best Actor in both 2005 and 2007, and the Air New Zealand Screen Award for Performance by an Actor in 2007. Earlier in his career, Starr made appearances in ‘Shortland Street’ and ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ in the 1990s.
Starr continued to expand his portrayal of the iconic character with voice roles in the animated spin-off ‘The Boys Presents: Diabolical’ (2022) and a memorable cameo in the series ‘Gen V’ (2023). Most recently, Starr has appeared in the feature films ‘The Covenant’ (2023) and the horror film ‘Cobweb’ (2023), showcasing his versatility across genres. Looking ahead, he is scheduled to appear in the upcoming film ‘G20’ in 2025 and will reprise his globally recognized role for the highly anticipated fifth season of ‘The Boys’, continuing to engage a vast international audience.