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Sharlto Copley (born 27 November 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: 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.
- Actor, Producer, Director
- November 27, 1973
- 3 min
- '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. 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. Rather than acting in front of the camera ...
- November 27, 1973
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, proudly ...
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Apr 3, 2024 · By Joe Otterson. Courtesy of Netflix. “ The Witcher ” Season 4 has cast Sharlto Copley, James Purefoy, and Danny Woodburn, Variety has learned exclusively. Copley will play the infamous bounty ...