Sharlto Copley
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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. He is perhaps best known for playing the roles of Wikus van der Merwe in the Oscar-nominated science fiction film District 9 and H. M. Murdock in the 2010 adaptation of The A-Team. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sharlto Copley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Sharlto Copley Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sharlto Copley reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sharlto Copley's work falls within the Action genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 47% of Sharlto Copley'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 The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sharlto Copley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sharlto Copley's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sharlto Copley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Desert Warrior | Jalabzeen | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Rats: A Witcher Tale | Leo Bonhart | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Heads of State | Agent Coop | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Boy Kills World | Glen Van Der Koy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Monkey Man | Tiger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Beast | Martin Battles | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Oats Studios: Volume 1 | God | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Ted K | Ted | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Seal Team | Switch (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Last Days of American Crime | William Sawyer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | God: City | Dieu | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Gringo | Mitch Rusk | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | God: Serengeti | God | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Free Fire | Vernon | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Hollars | Ron Hollar | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hardcore Henry | Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Chappie | Chappie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Maleficent | Stefan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Oldboy | Adrian Pryce | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Open Grave | John | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Elysium | Kruger | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Europa Report | James Corrigan | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | The A-Team | Murdock | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Wikus and Charlize | Wikus van der Merwe | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | District 9 | Wikus van de Merwe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Alive in Joburg | Sniper | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Sapien Safari | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Good Samaritan | - | Flop | Similar → |
Sharlto Copley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sharlto Copley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sharlto Copley is "The Alien Agenda: A Filmmaker's Log" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Sharlto Copley acted in?
Sharlto Copley has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sharlto Copley?
Other notable films include "District 9", "ZEF - The Story of Die Antwoord", and "Maleficent".