Personal details
- Birth Date: 1975-10-25
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Birth Location: Wellington, New Zealand
- Professions: Actor, Producer
Antony Starr—now there’s a guy who can really flip the switch from charming to absolutely terrifying in a heartbeat. If you’ve watched The Boys on Amazon Prime, you know exactly what I mean. As Homelander, he’s that perfect blend of superhero and sociopath, grinning one minute, melting someone’s face off the next. Wild stuff, honestly. But let’s not pretend he popped out of nowhere. Starr’s been a staple back in New Zealand for ages. People there still talk about Outrageous Fortune, where he played not one but two characters—Jethro and Van West, twin brothers who couldn’t be more different. That show was a massive hit, and Starr basically owned the screen every time. And then there’s Banshee. Oh man, if you haven’t seen it, you’re missing out. Starr played Lucas Hood, an ex-con who takes on the identity of a small-town sheriff. The whole show’s bonkers—fights, heists, more plot twists than you’d think possible. Starr’s got this way of making you root for him, even when he’s making terrible decisions left and right. He brings this weird vulnerability to his tough-guy roles that just works, you know? And hey, if you dig goofy comedies, he even showed up as Billy Newwood in Without a Paddle. That movie’s a total time capsule of early-2000s dumb fun. Bottom line, whether he’s blasting bad guys or just being a lovable mess, Antony Starr’s always worth watching.
His partner? That’s Lucy McLay. Not your everyday Hollywood couple, honestly—she keeps it real. Lucy’s not just some arm candy hanging around on red carpets; she’s got her own thing going on behind the scenes, working as a costume designer and consultant. You might not spot her face plastered across the tabloids every week, but she’s been around in the industry, quietly making moves. Their relationship? Super chill, not much drama, which, let’s be honest, is kind of refreshing compared to all the wild celebrity stories out there. Folks who know them say they're all about privacy, just doing their thing without broadcasting every detail to the world. So, while the spotlight might usually hit him, Lucy’s definitely the real deal—supportive, talented, and totally grounded. What more could you ask for, right?
Thing is, every show that sticks around for ages hits that awkward stage where it’s just spinning its wheels, kinda desperate for fresh material. I’ve always had this nagging voice in my head saying, “Hey, don’t stick around too long—quit while you’re ahead.” It’s tempting to keep milking a good thing, but man, there’s nothing worse than watching something you loved turn into a dull, repetitive mess. The magic fades, you know? Audiences start rolling their eyes, the jokes get recycled, and suddenly the thing that used to light up your week is just background noise. So yeah, I’m all about leaving on a high note. Better to have folks missing you than wishing you’d just bow out already. That’s the real trick—timing your exit so you’re remembered for the good stuff, not the slow, awkward decline nobody wants to talk about.
October 25, 1975
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Wellington, New Zealand
Yes, No Children
49 years old