5 Best Antony Starr Roles In Movies And Tv Shows

Okay, let's talk about Antony Starr. This guy is an absolute legend. He's got a special talent for playing characters who are… let's just say, complicated. Sometimes they're charming, sometimes they're terrifying, and sometimes they're a bit of both, all at once. It's hard to pick favorites, but I've wrestled with it. Here are my top 5 picks for his best roles, the ones that really stick with you. Prepare for some potentially controversial choices, because that's just how I roll.

1. Homelander (The Boys)

This one's probably not a surprise. Homelander is… a lot. He's the perfect picture of American heroism, but with a truly messed-up personality underneath. Starr plays him with this unnerving blend of childlike petulance and pure, unadulterated evil. It's mesmerizing. You can't look away, even when you really, really want to.

The way he can switch from a beaming smile to a chilling glare in a second is genuinely unsettling. It's the kind of performance that makes you question your own sanity for even watching. But hey, that's the mark of a great actor, right? Making us feel things, even if those things are dread and mild nausea.

And let's be honest, the sheer audacity of Homelander's actions is almost comical. He's like a toddler with god-like powers and zero impulse control. Starr absolutely nails that duality. He’s the superhero we love to hate, and hate to love. A true masterpiece of villainy, if I do say so myself.

2. Lucas Hood (Banshee)

Before Homelander, there was Lucas Hood. This character is a whole different kind of chaos. Hood is a thief and a con artist who assumes the identity of a murdered sheriff. Talk about a career move! He’s tough, he’s resourceful, and he’s got a seriously dark past he can’t outrun.

Starr makes Hood incredibly compelling. He’s a bad guy, no doubt about it, but you still find yourself rooting for him. Maybe it’s his raw intensity, or maybe it’s the way he always seems to be one step away from disaster. He’s got that rugged, world-weary charm that’s just irresistible.

Banshee was a wild ride, and Hood was the perfect guide. He was involved in some truly insane situations. Fights, betrayals, questionable life choices – you name it, Hood was there. Starr showed us he could handle intense action and complex emotional baggage. A truly underrated gem of a performance.

He’s the kind of character that makes you say, "What are you doing?" and then immediately wonder what you would do in his shoes. Probably something equally dumb, if we're being honest.

3. Ben (The Private Lives of Pippa Lee)

This one might surprise some people. Before the super-powered maniacs and the ex-cons, Starr played a character named Ben. He’s a younger man who gets involved with Pippa Lee. It’s a quieter, more subtle role compared to his others.

Here, Starr shows a different side of his acting chops. He's not delivering gut-punch monologues or engaging in brutal fights. Instead, he conveys a lot with just a look or a gentle gesture. It’s a testament to his range that he can be so captivating in a less bombastic setting.

Ben is a character who is trying to figure things out. He’s got a youthful earnestness that’s really endearing. It’s a refreshing change of pace, and it proves that Starr isn’t just a one-trick pony. He can do sensitive and sweet just as well as he can do terrifying and unhinged. A truly lovely performance.

4. Jesse (Outrageous Fortune)

Okay, this is where it all kind of started to get really good for many of us. Jesse from Outrageous Fortune is a criminal with ambitions. He’s part of a dysfunctional family of thieves. Think a more chaotic, less glamorous version of a mob drama.

Jesse is a character you love to watch because he's always trying to get ahead. He’s got a bit of a Napoleon complex, constantly striving for more. Starr makes him incredibly watchable, even when Jesse is making terrible decisions. Which, let’s be real, was often.

He’s got this fantastic swagger and a knack for getting himself into trouble. The energy Starr brings to Jesse is infectious. It’s a role that’s both funny and dramatic, and he handles both with ease. This is where we first saw that spark of something truly special.

5. Jeremiah Danvers (Supergirl)

Now, this is a role that might seem a bit odd, but hear me out. Jeremiah Danvers in Supergirl is… well, he’s a dad. A really protective dad. He’s got a strong sense of duty and loyalty, which sometimes puts him in a tricky spot.

Starr plays Jeremiah with a grounded sincerity. He’s not over-the-top or cartoonish. He’s just a guy trying his best to do what he thinks is right, even if those choices are sometimes questionable. It’s a contrast to his more villainous roles, and it shows his versatility.

He brings a certain gravitas to the character. Even when Jeremiah is on the wrong side of things, you understand his motivations. It’s a testament to Starr’s ability to bring nuance to even seemingly straightforward characters. A solid performance in a superhero world.

So there you have it. My totally unbiased, definitely not debatable, list of Antony Starr’s best roles. He’s an actor who constantly surprises and impresses. Whether he’s making you cheer, cringe, or hide behind your hands, you know you’re in for a performance. Here’s to more incredible roles from this absolute legend!