Sharlto Copley (born November 27, 1973) is a South African actor. His acting credits include roles in the Academy Award -nominated science fiction film District 9, [1] the 2010 adaptation of The A-Team, the science fiction film Elysium, the science fiction horror film Europa Report and the dark fantasy adventure film Maleficent.

Sharlto Copley. Actor: District 9. Sharlto Copley was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Linda Stocks and Bruce Copley, a former university professor. His childhood dreams of acting were put on hold for many years when his television production company was one of few in his native South Africa granted licensing to create content for broadcast.

The original short film, titled "Alive in Joburg" was written and directed by Neill Blomkamp. It narrates the conflict between aliens and local residents in Johannesburg (referred to as Joburg). Sharlto Copley, who starred in "Alive in Joburg," also became the lead actor in "District 9."

Sharlto Copley (born 27 November 1973) is a South African actor. He has played Wikus van der Merwe in the Oscar -nominated science fiction movie District 9 , [ 2 ] Howling Mad Murdock in the 2010 adaptation of The A-Team , Agent C.M. Kruger in the science fiction movie Elysium , James Corrigan in the science fiction horror movie Europa Report ...

Sharlto Copley. Actor: District 9. Sharlto Copley was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, to Linda Stocks and Bruce Copley, a former university professor. His childhood dreams of acting were put on hold for many years when his television production company was one of few in his native South Africa granted licensing to create content for broadcast.

Sharlto Copley est un acteur, réalisateur, scénariste et producteur sud-africain, né le 27 novembre 1973 à Johannesbourg (Afrique du Sud). Il est notamment connu pour ses rôles dans les films de son compatriote Neill Blomkamp, particulièrement pour District 9.

Sharlto Copley (born November 27, 1973) is a South African producer, actor, and director who has produced and co-directed short films which have appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as commercials and music videos.