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Anthony Starr

Anthony Starr is a New Zealand actor best known for playing Homelander in *The Boys* and dual roles in *Outrageous Fortune*.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Anthony Starr is a New Zealand actor best known for playing Homelander in *The Boys* and Lucas Hood in *Banshee*. He has also had prominent roles in New Zealand television and film.

What it is

Anthony Starr is a New Zealand actor born on 25 October 1975 in Wellington. He gained early fame in New Zealand for his dual roles in *Outrageous Fortune* and later achieved international recognition for *Banshee* and *The Boys*.

Key details

Starr's career spans from the 1990s to the present. He is widely known for playing Homelander in *The Boys*, a role that has drawn a large Canadian audience. In March 2022, he was arrested in Spain after an alleged assault at a pub, which resulted in a suspended sentence and fine.

Why it matters

Starr's portrayal of Homelander has made him a recognizable figure in global pop culture, including in Canada where *The Boys* has strong viewership. His career and legal incident highlight the intersection of celebrity and accountability.

In short

  • Anthony Starr is a New Zealand actor born 25 October 1975.
  • He is best known for playing Homelander in *The Boys*.
  • He was arrested in Spain in 2022 for an alleged assault.
  • He has also starred in *Banshee* and *Outrageous Fortune*.
Canadian angle

Canadian audiences may know Starr best for *The Boys*, a series with a large international audience and strong viewership in Canada.

Quick questions

How old is Anthony Starr?
He was born on 25 October 1975, making him 50 years old as of July 2026.
What else has Anthony Starr been in?
He is known for *Outrageous Fortune*, *Banshee*, *Without a Paddle*, *Wish You Were Here*, and *The Boys* spin-offs.
What happened to Anthony Starr in Spain?
In March 2022, he was arrested in Alicante, Spain after an alleged assault at a pub, later receiving a suspended sentence and fine.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antony_Starr
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, major roles, divorce filing, and 2022 arrest report.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1102278/
    Supports: Age, birthplace, and major credits including *Without a Paddle*, *Outrageous Fortune*, *Banshee*, and *The Boys*.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1102278/faq/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and known-for titles.
  4. AlloCiné — https://www.allo-cine.fr/personne/fichepersonne_gen_cpersonne=262762.html
    Supports: Birth date and age.
  5. Fandom — https://the-boys.fandom.com/wiki/Antony_Starr
    Supports: Roles in *The Boys* and related spin-offs, plus additional credits.