Antony Starr
Antony Starr
Antony Starris a New Zealand television actor best known for his dual role as twins Jethro and Van West in New Zealand's hit comedy/drama Outrageous Fortune. He starred in the television series Banshee, which airs on HBO-owned Cinemax...
NationalityNew Zealander
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth25 October 1975
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buffer chance dipping gives hopefully people safely side solid worlds
We all like going to the dark side of things; we all like dipping into worlds that we don't know anything about, or hopefully don't know anything about. I think 'Banshee' gives people a chance to do that pretty safely because we all know there's a solid buffer between the show and reality.
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My first car was a Holden Commodore station wagon. I can't remember much more about it than that - it was coffee colored, and I think it was four cylinders, so it was really quite weak, but very safe for a young man to be driving.
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No one in 'Banshee' has small opinions. They have strong beliefs, and they will defend them ferociously. Having that element in the show just adds another level. It's another avenue for story, and it enriches the world.
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There's a difference between knowing what to do when you're rehearsing it, and being able to do it once you're adrenalized and emotional. That's when the injuries occur. Actors all want to try to pretend that they're experts at everything, but we're not.
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I've always had this rule of thumb: If you have fun making it, then someone will have fun watching it.
I used to try and do backflips a lot, but I used to bang my head more often than not, so I gave it up.
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'Banshee' is the story of a man who gets out of prison, tracks down his long-lost love, and tries to reclaim what was stolen from him years earlier by assuming the identity of a sheriff. I guess you could say it's an explosive action drama - sit down, strap in, and enjoy the ride!
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Collaboration is the best way to work. It's only way to work, really. Everyone's there because they have a set of skills to offer across the board.
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There are some people that just attract violence to them. No matter where they go, they'll find a fight.
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Inevitably any series that goes on too long will reach a point where it starts struggling for ideas, so I've always been really aware of getting out while the going's good.
I keep myself to myself pretty much. I'm not someone who gallivants around town looking for attention.
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I was told to have an ice bath once, which I did once, and it was the most horrific experience. In my head it sounded like a great idea, so I filled my bath with ice and water, and it was absolutely horrendous.