Sharlto Copley Short biography
Sharlto Copley is a prominent South African actor, producer, and director. He gained international recognition for his leading role as Wikus van der Merwe in Neill Blomkamp's 2009 science-fiction action film "District 9." His career began with collaborations on Blomkamp's short films "Yellow" and "Alive in Joburg" in 2006. Copley has since appeared in a variety of acclaimed films, including "The A-Team," "Elysium," "Maleficent," "Chappie," "Hardcore Henry," "Ted K," and "Beast." On television, he starred in the superhero series "Powers" and had a recurring role in Netflix's "Russian Doll," as well as an appearance in "Curb Your Enthusiasm." Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Copley married model and actress Tanit Phoenix in 2016, and they have a daughter named Sielle. He is known for his versatile performances, particularly in the science fiction genre.
