Sharlto Copley

Sharlto Copley successfully combines the roles of actor and director. The artist gained popularity thanks to his work in science fiction films directed by Neil Blomkamp, ​​with whom the South African artist has a long-term friendship. Copley masterfully gets used to the images of his characters, tries on the roles of supermen and villains. The textured appearance (height 183 cm, weight 82 kg) distinguishes the actor from a number of colleagues in the creative workshop.

The artist was born on November 27, 1973 in Johannesburg. From childhood, the boy was immersed in a creative atmosphere - Sharlto's father worked as an animator. The actor has a brother, Donovan, who plays in the band Hot Water, and a sister, Marisa, who is a fashion designer and runs a textile business.

As a teenager, Copley studied from 1987 to 1991 at a private educational institution located near his hometown. In his youth, Sharlto developed an interest in directing, theatrical performances and cinema. In his work, he found a friend and like-minded person Simon Hansen.

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When the actor was 20 years old, he moved to Cape Town and, together with Hansen, created the Channel 69 Studios media project. The company received a license to broadcast on television in South Africa, but soon changed its status to independent, as the young organizers did not agree with the channel's policy. During this period, Sharlto meets the young Neil Blomkamp and invites the teenager to the project as a computer graphics designer.

In 2012, a romance broke out between the artist and model Tanith Phoenix. After 3 years, the couple officially announced their engagement. In the winter of 2016, Tanit became the artist's wife. The wedding ceremony took place in Cape Town. In 2017, the couple had a daughter.

The career of a performer in cinema began with directing. Copley has produced music videos and short films. In 2005, he co-produced the mini-film Survive in Joburg with his student friend Hansen. The short film was directed by Blomkamp. After 4 years, the picture was re-shot by Neil in collaboration with Peter Jackson. The tape was named "District No. 9". Sharlto played the main role in the project.

The artist managed to masterfully embody on the screen the image of Vicus van de Merwe - an employee of the company dealing with the issues of the alien ghetto, located in Johannesburg. As a result of an unsuccessful operation in the area where the aliens live, the hero is injured, leading to disastrous consequences. Vicus's hand gradually begins to transform into a three-fingered limb, the same as that of aliens living in the ghetto.

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Став после этого объектом опытов, ван де Мерве сбегает из лаборатории и обращается за помощью к пришельцу Джонсону. Фильм привлек зрителей не только социально-политической направленностью и захватывающими трюками, но и эффектом документальности. Чтобы усилить ощущение реальности происходящих событий, Шарлто импровизировал в диалогах.

Следующей серьезной работой в биографии актера стала роль в фантастическом блокбастере «Элизиум». Фильм стал продолжением сотрудничества исполнителя с приятелем-режиссером Бломкампом. В этот раз Копли, в отличие от «Района № 9», пришлось сыграть персонажа-антагониста — жестокого наемника Крюгера.

A new experience of creative work with Neil was the film "A Robot Called Chappy" for the artist. The picture used modern technologies, in particular, the motion capture technique, which was used in the filming of scenes with Sharlto. The actor not only played the main character Chappy, but also voiced the character.

In addition to roles in films of popular directors, the performer participates in low-budget fantasy films. Also, the appearance and voice of the man served as the basis for the hero of the Payday 2 game Jimmy. The actor's talents are not limited to the field of cinema - Copley voices characters in animated films.

In 2019, the actor continues to act in films. Preparing for the release of the film "Ted K" with his participation. On Instagram, Copley uploads photos and videos from film sets, joint pictures with his wife and daughter.

2006 - "Survive in Joburg" 2009 - "District 9" 2013 - "Europe" 2013 - "Elysium" 2013 - "Open Grave" 2013 - "Oldboy" 2014 - "Maleficent" 2015 - "Robot Called Chappy" 2015 - "Hardcore" 2016 - "Shootout" 2016 - "Hollers" 2018 - "Dangerous Business" 2019 - "Ted K"

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