Sebastian Stan - Actor Profile

Sebastian Stan

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 13, 1982
Birth Place: Constanța, Romanian SR [now Romania]

About Sebastian Stan

Sebastian Stan (born August 13, 1982) is a Romanian-born American actor. He gained recognition for his role as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe media franchise, beginning with the film Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), and serving as a lead actor in the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and the film Thunderbolts*( 2025). On television, Stan played Carter Baizen in Gossip Girl (2007–2010) and the Mad Hatter in Once Upon a Time (2012), and starred in the miniseries Political Animals (2012). In 2022, he received critical acclaim for his portrayal of Tommy Lee in the Hulu series Pam & Tommy, earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. On Broadway, Stan has appeared in the Eric Bogosian play Talk Radio (2007) and starred in the William Inge play Picnic (2013). On film, Stan had a supporting role in The Martian (2015), and starred in I, Tonya (2017) and Fresh (2022). For his performance in A Different Man (2024), he won a Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. For his portrayal of a young Donald Trump in The Apprentice (2024), Stan earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sebastian Stan, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Sebastian Stan Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sebastian Stan reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Sebastian Stan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Sebastian Stan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Highway, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sebastian Stan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sebastian Stan's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sebastian Stan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Stronger with Don Saladino - Sebastian Stan Himself Super Hit Similar →
2025 Thunderbolts* Bucky Barnes Hit Similar →
2025 Captain America: Brave New World Bucky Barnes (uncredited) Average Similar →
2024 The Apprentice Donald Trump Hit Similar →
2024 A Different Man Edward Hit Similar →
2023 Dumb Money Vlad Tenev Hit Similar →
2023 Ghosted God Hit Similar →
2023 Sharper Max Hit Similar →
2022 The Magic Of Passion Terry the terrific Super Hit Similar →
2022 Fresh Steve Hit Similar →
2022 The 355 Nick Fowler Average Similar →
2021 Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special James 'Bucky' Barnes / Winter Soldier (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2021 Monday Mickey Hit Similar →
2020 The Devil All the Time Deputy Lee Bodecker Hit Similar →
2020 Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King Self - Actor, "Avengers: Endgame" Super Hit Similar →
2020 Endings, Beginnings Frank Average Similar →
2020 The Last Full Measure Scott Huffman Hit Similar →
2019 Marvel Studios: Expanding the Universe Self Average Similar →
2019 We Have Always Lived in the Castle Charles Blackwood Average Similar →
2019 Avengers: Endgame Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier Super Hit Similar →
2019 Joseph Pulitzer: Voice of the People Priest Flop Similar →
2018 Destroyer Chris Average Similar →
2018 Avengers: Infinity War Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier Super Hit Similar →
2018 Black Panther James 'Bucky' Barnes / Winter Soldier (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2017 I, Tonya Jeff Super Hit Similar →
2017 I'm Not Here Steve Average Similar →
2017 Logan Lucky Dayton White Hit Similar →
2016 The Long Way Home: Making 'The Martian' Self Super Hit Similar →
2016 Captain America: Civil War Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier Hit Similar →
2016 The Bronze Lance Tucker Average Similar →
2015 The Martian Chris Beck Super Hit Similar →
2015 Ant-Man James 'Bucky' Barnes / Winter Soldier (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2015 Ricki and the Flash Joshua Brummel Average Similar →
2014 Highway - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Captain America: The Winter Soldier Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier Super Hit Similar →
2014 Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe Self Hit Similar →
2012 The Apparition Ben Curtis Flop Similar →
2012 Gone Billy Average Similar →
2011 Captain America: The First Avenger James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes Hit Similar →
2010 Black Swan Andrew / Suitor Super Hit Similar →
2010 Hot Tub Time Machine Blaine Average Similar →
2009 Spread Harry Average Similar →
2008 Rachel Getting Married Walter Average Similar →
2007 The Education of Charlie Banks Leo Reilly Average Similar →
2006 The Architect Martin Waters Average Similar →
2006 The Covenant Chase Collins Average Similar →
2005 Red Doors Simon Flop Similar →
2004 Tony n' Tina's Wedding Johnny Nunzio Flop Similar →
1995 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance Subway Kid Hit Similar →
N/A Untitled Spy Comedy - Flop Similar →

Sebastian Stan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sebastian Stan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sebastian Stan is "Highway" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Sebastian Stan acted in?

Sebastian Stan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sebastian Stan?

Other notable films include "Stronger with Don Saladino - Sebastian Stan", "Avengers: Infinity War", and "Avengers: Endgame".

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