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My Take
Sullivan Stapleton is an actor I associate with a certain rugged, grounded intensity. The Melbourne native broke through Australian television with The Secret Life of Us, then proved his action chops carrying Strike Back and, in the States, Blindspot. For me his standout remains Animal Kingdom, a film that announced a whole generation of Australian talent. Playing Themistocles in 300: Rise of an Empire pushed him into blockbuster territory, though I suspect the smaller, grittier roles suit him better. He's the kind of dependable lead who anchors a project rather than chasing the spotlight, and I respect that quieter sort of craft.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sullivan Stapleton
- Name (Japanese)
- サリバン・ステイプルトン
- Reading
- さりばん・すていぷるとん
- Born
- June 14, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Snake
- Origin
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / film producer
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sullivan Stapleton born?
Born June 14, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Sullivan Stapleton from?
Sullivan Stapleton is from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What does Sullivan Stapleton do?
Sullivan Stapleton works as actor, film actor, television actor, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.