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Sharlto Copley (born November 27, 1973) is a South African actor. His acting credits include roles in the Academy Award -nominated science fiction film District 9, [1] the 2010 adaptation of The A-Team, the science fiction film Elysium, the science fiction horror film Europa Report and the dark fantasy adventure film Maleficent.
Sharlto Copley. Actor. Producer. Director. IMDbPro Starmeter Top 5,000 549. Play trailer 2:53. Monkey Man (2024) 87 Videos. 99+ Photos. Sharlto Copley was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Linda Stocks and Bruce Copley, a former university professor.
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Actor: District 9. Sharlto Copley was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Linda Stocks and Bruce Copley, a former university professor. His childhood dreams of acting were put on hold for many years when his television production company was one of few in his native South Africa granted licensing to create content for broadcast.
- November 27, 1973
- 'District 9' (2009) Copley's first major film role and potentially still his best. He plays Wikus van de Merwe, a dorky bureaucrat who works for the South African government.
- 'The A-Team' (2010) The original The A-Team is one of the most beloved TV shows of the 1980s, and this film adaptation attempts to reinvent the characters in a modern setting.
- 'Elysium' (2013) The second collaboration between Copley and Neil Blomkamp, Elysium, is an underrated Sci-Fi action movie that has much to say about class inequality.
- 'Maleficent' (2014) Released before Disney started to dilute their brand by releasing unnecessary live-action remakes, Maleficent retells the story of Sleeping Beauty through the eyes of its antagonist.
Sharlto Copley (born November 27, 1973) is a South African producer, actor, and director who has produced and co-directed short films which have appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as commercials and music videos.
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In what was truly a star-making turn, South African writer, producer and director Sharlto Copley became an international sensation after his first real performance in front of the cameras,...
Mar 28, 2016 · His breakthrough role in Neill Blomkamp’s District 9 saw him transform from a petty bureaucrat into an alien hybrid; as Murdock in The A-Team remake, he transformed his native South African accent...
