Personal details
- Birth Date: 1971-03-20
- Height: 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- Birth Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Parents: Sinclair, Anne
- Professions: Actor, Producer, Soundtrack
Murray Bartlett—yeah, that guy—he’s got this knack for popping up in shows that stick with you. Born and bred in Australia, he’s definitely not just another face in the crowd. People really caught onto him when he played Dom Basaluzzo in HBO’s “Looking,” this raw, sometimes painfully honest look at friendship and relationships among a group of gay men in San Francisco. Dom’s midlife crisis vibes? Bartlett just nails it: charming, flawed, sometimes awkward, always real. You can’t help but root for him even when he’s screwing up. Then he shows up as Michael “Mouse” Tolliver in Netflix’s “Tales of the City” revival—talk about iconic queer roles. Mouse is sweet, a little naïve, and Bartlett brings this gentle warmth to him that feels like a big hug after a crap day. He somehow makes you believe in second chances, even when life’s been rough. But let’s be honest, the role that really made everyone sit up and say, “Who IS this guy?” was Armond in “The White Lotus.” Man, he’s hilarious and tragic all at once—this hotel manager barely holding it together as everything goes sideways. Those facial expressions? Gold. He absolutely deserved that Emmy nod, and honestly, he should’ve taken the trophy home. And if that’s not enough, he’s set to appear in “The Last of Us” TV adaptation, which is already causing a buzz. Gamers and TV junkies are both hyped, and with Bartlett in the mix, you know it’s gonna be something special. The guy’s on a roll, and honestly, it’s about time.
Straight outta the land down under, this guy snagged his Performing Arts (Acting) degree from the legendary National Institute of Dramatic Art—yep, NIDA, the same place that’s basically a star factory for Aussie talent. That was way back in ‘91, so he’s been around the block more than a few times. NIDA’s no joke either; getting in is like squeezing through the eye of a needle. It’s packed with folks who eat, sleep, and breathe drama—literally. Imagine the grind: endless auditions, wild character studies, probably a few existential crises thrown in for good measure. By the time you graduate, you’re not just acting; you’re living and breathing the craft. So, when someone comes outta NIDA with a diploma in hand, you know they’ve got chops. This dude’s foundation wasn’t built in some random acting class above a laundromat—it’s hardcore, classic, and screams dedication.
March 20, 1971
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sinclair, Anne and Surekha
54 years old