Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan is an acclaimed actor known for his compelling performances across film and television, including his significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After earning early recognition for his recurring role as Carter Baizen in Gossip Girl beginning in 2007, Sebastian Stan built a dynamic career across film and television. He established his early acting credits with appearances in Law & Order (2003), the films Tony & Tina’s Wedding (2004), Red Doors (2005), The Architect (2006), and The Covenant (2006), alongside a stage performance in Eric Bogosian’s The Talk (2007). Stan’s career continued to develop with roles in Spread (2009), Hot Tub Time Machine (2010), and Darren Aronofsky’s Academy Award-winning Black Swan (2010).

Continuing his critically lauded trajectory, Stan starred in the independent feature A Different Man (2024), for which he earned both the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the Berlin International Film Festival and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Further demonstrating his range, his portrayal of Donald Trump in The Apprentice (2024) garnered him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. In recognition of his distinguished career and contributions to cinema, Sebastian Stan was invited to join the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2025.