Who is Sharlto Copley?
Sharlto Copley put contemporary South African genre film on the global map with District 9. He remains the country’s most visible Hollywood action-crossover actor.
Key Accolades & Awards
- District 9 global breakthrough
- Major Hollywood franchise and genre leads
- South African film industry export status
Most searched questions about Sharlto Copley
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What is Sharlto Copley’s most famous movie?
Sharlto Copley's breakthrough work established a major screen profile in South Africa and international markets. See the Celluloid star profile for the current top credits and People’s Choice context.
Will there ever be a District 9 sequel?
Sharlto Copley is an actor associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Sharlto Copley put contemporary South African genre film on the global map with District 9. He remains the country’s most visible Hollywood action-crossover actor. Explore credits on the star profile.
Who does Sharlto Copley play in The Witcher season 4?
Sharlto Copley's credited roles are listed in the Celluloid filmography, and full cast and character details for that production are documented on the The Witcher title page.
How old is Sharlto Copley?
Sharlto Copley was born on 1973-11-27. In 2026 that places Sharlto at about 52–53 years old. Birthplace on record: Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is Sharlto Copley married?
Sharlto Copley's relationship status is frequently speculated about online. Celluloid only reports what is publicly confirmed by the artist or reliable primary outlets — treat unverified dating rumours cautiously.
What is Sharlto Copley’s net worth in 2026?
Public celebrity net-worth listings for Sharlto Copley vary widely by outlet and are rarely independently audited. Celluloid does not publish a verified 2026 net-worth figure — treat online wealth rankings as estimates only.
How did Sharlto Copley get cast in District 9?
Sharlto Copley is an actor associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Sharlto Copley put contemporary South African genre film on the global map with District 9. He remains the country’s most visible Hollywood action-crossover actor. Explore credits on the star profile.
Did Sharlto Copley play the robot in Chappie?
Sharlto Copley is an actor associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Sharlto Copley put contemporary South African genre film on the global map with District 9. He remains the country’s most visible Hollywood action-crossover actor. Explore credits on the star profile.
What character did Sharlto Copley play in Maleficent?
Sharlto Copley is an actor associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Sharlto Copley put contemporary South African genre film on the global map with District 9. He remains the country’s most visible Hollywood action-crossover actor. Explore credits on the star profile.
Is Sharlto Copley in any 2025 or 2026 movies?
Sharlto Copley is an actor associated with South Africa cinema and global streaming audiences. Sharlto Copley put contemporary South African genre film on the global map with District 9. He remains the country’s most visible Hollywood action-crossover actor. Explore credits on the star profile.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 65%
- 1 scored titles
Where their Celluloid credits come from
Production country and primary language on titles in our catalogue — not personal nationality.
By country
By language
- English 1
Ranked by Celluloid Score
Sharlto Copley titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Witcher | 2019 | Leo Bonhart | — | — |
| Beast | 2022 | Martin Battles | — | $56M |
| Free Fire | 2017 | Vernon | — | $4M |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | 2000 | Michael Fouchay | — | — |
| Desert Warrior | 2026 | Jalabzeen | — | $742K |
| Heads of State | 2025 | Agent Coop | — | — |
| Maleficent | 2014 | Stefan | — | $759M |
| Chappie | 2015 | Chappie | — | $104M |
| District 9 | 2009 | Wikus van de Merwe | — | $211M |
| Elysium | 2013 | Kruger | — | $286M |
| Russian Doll | 2019 | Chez | — | — |
| Powers | 2015 | Christian Walker | — | — |