Sullivan Stapleton
Known for
Sullivan Stapleton is an Australian actor from Melbourne who spent years in local television before the acclaimed crime drama 'Animal Kingdom' (2010) revealed him as Craig Cody, the volatile middle brother of a Melbourne crime family. International action work followed: the mercenary sergeant Damien Scott in the series 'Strike Back' (2011-2015), the Greek general Themistocles leading '300: Rise of an Empire' (2014) and a boxer in 'Gangster Squad' (2013). American television then gave him five seasons as FBI agent Kurt Weller in 'Blindspot' (2015-2020). Physical and unfussy, he embodies soldiers and brawlers with a flicker of vulnerability underneath.
Sullivan Stapleton
18 Movies
16 Series
Sullivan Stapleton is an Australian actor from Melbourne who spent years in local television before the acclaimed crime drama 'Animal Kingdom' (2010) revealed him as Craig Cody, the volatile middle brother of a Melbourne crime family. International action work followed: the mercenary sergeant Damien Scott in the series 'Strike Back' (2011-2015), the Greek general Themistocles leading '300: Rise of an Empire' (2014) and a boxer in 'Gangster Squad' (2013). American television then gave him five seasons as FBI agent Kurt Weller in 'Blindspot' (2015-2020). Physical and unfussy, he embodies soldiers and brawlers with a flicker of vulnerability underneath.
Movies
Plays Craig Cody
Animal Kingdom
2010
Plays Jack Whalen
Gangster Squad
2013
Plays Themistocles
300: Rise of an Empire
2014
Plays Matt Barnes
Renegades
2017
Plays Officer Matt Henry
Darkness Falls
2003
Plays Special Agent Wilkins
The Condemned
2007
Plays Doug
The Hunter
2011
Plays Nathan Webb
Kill Me Three Times
2015
Plays Darren Weir
Ride Like a Girl
2019
Plays Fearless
December Boys
2007
Plays Don
City Loop
2000
Plays Dingo
A Sunburnt Christmas
2020
Plays Wayne Lassiter
Amy
1998
Plays Pommie
Cut Snake
2015
Plays Icabod
Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men
2022
Plays James Ballintyne
Centre Place
2010
TV Shows
Plays Kurt Weller
Blindspot
2015
Plays Sgt. Damien Scott
Strike Back
2010
Plays Justin Davies
The Secret Life of Us
2001
Plays Josh
Satisfaction
2007
Plays Daniel
After the Verdict
2022
Plays Matt Brodie
Carla Cametti PD
2009
Plays Wayne Taylor
Something in the Air
2000
Plays Jack Logan
Canal Road
2008
Plays Ben Quilty
MDA
2002
Plays Colin McLaren
Underbelly Files: Infiltration
2011
Plays Oliver Barry
Lowdown
2010
Plays Yuri
Rush
2008
Plays Hamish
Halifax f.p.
1994
Plays Doug
Fires
2021
Plays Pat Barbaro
Underbelly
2008
Plays Drew Cornwell
McLeod's Daughters
2001
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
The Internship
Full Filmography
After the Verdict
Daniel · 6 episodes
2022–
TV
Everything I Ever Wanted to Tell My Daughter About Men
Icabod
2022
Film
Fires
Doug · 1 episode
2021–
TV
A Sunburnt Christmas
Dingo
2020
Film
Ride Like a Girl
Darren Weir
2019
Film
Renegades
Matt Barnes
2017
Film
Cut Snake
Pommie
2015
Film
Blindspot
Kurt Weller · 100 episodes
2015–
TV
Kill Me Three Times
Nathan Webb
2015
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sullivan Stapleton and where are they from?
Sullivan Stapleton is 49 years old, born on June 14, 1977 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
What are the most famous roles of Sullivan Stapleton?
Sullivan Stapleton is best known for roles in 300: Rise of an Empire, Gangster Squad, Animal Kingdom.
How many movies has Sullivan Stapleton been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Sullivan Stapleton has appeared in 18 movies and 16 TV shows.
What was Sullivan Stapleton's first movie?
The career of Sullivan Stapleton began with Baby Bath Massacre (1994).
What is Sullivan Stapleton's most recent movie or series?
Sullivan Stapleton's most recent release is The Internship, which premiered on January 13, 2026.
What TV shows has Sullivan Stapleton appeared in?
On television, Sullivan Stapleton has appeared in Blindspot, Strike Back, McLeod's Daughters, Underbelly.
Sullivan Stapleton
1977-06-14 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Sullivan Stapleton (born 14 June 1977)] is an Australian actor who is best known for his roles in the SKY (BSkyB)/Cinemax/HBO television series Strike Back and the 2010 Sundance Film Festival selection Animal Kingdom.
Stapleton played the lead role, Greek leader Themistocles, in the film 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). He was honored on 24 October 2013 with a Breakthrough Award at an exclusive Australians in Film Benefit Dinner held in Los Angeles.