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Sebastian Stan Biography

Birth Name:Sebastian Stan

Birth Place:Constanta, Romania

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Was honored at the American Independent Film Festival in 2018
  • Graduated from Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts in 2005
  • Began his acting career at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London
  • Studied at the Stagedoor Manor in his youth
  • Quote: "[On theatre] "Theater is the most challenging thing to do, it’s just you out there with no rope․ You can’t call time out, you’re on a roller coaster․""
  • Known for his roles in the "Captain America" film series
  • Originated the role of Kent in the 2007 Broadway production "Talk Radio․"

Awards

  • 2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Fight: nominated
  • 2015MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Chemistry: nominated
  • 2017Blimp Award-#SQUAD: nominated
  • 2019The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
  • 2020CinEuphoria-Best Supporting Actor - International Competition: nominated
  • 2021Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
  • 2021MTV Movie + TV Award-Best Duo: winner
  • 2021OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2022Hellenic Film Academy Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
  • 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
  • 2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
  • 2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2024Silver Berlin Bear-Best Leading Performance: winner
  • 2024DFCC-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024NYFCO Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2024FCA Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
  • 2024VHS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2025EDA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025BAFTA Film Award-Best Leading Actor: nominated
  • 2025BOFA-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025Canadian Screen Award-Performance in a Leading Role, Drama: winner
  • 2025Windie-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025COFCA Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
  • 2025COFCA Award-Actor of the Year (for an exemplary body of work): winner
  • 2025DFCS Award-Best Lead Performance by an Actor, Male: nominated
  • 2025DFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025Independent Spirit Award-Best Lead Performance: nominated
  • 2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
  • 2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
  • 2025ICFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025IFTA Award-Best International Actor: nominated
  • 2025Blimp Award-Favorite Butt-Kicker: nominated
  • 2025LEJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025MCFCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025NDFS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025OFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025OFCS Award-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2025PCA Award-Best Male Leading Role: nominated
  • 2025PCA Award-Best Male Leading Role: nominated