Sterling Hurst - Actor Profile

Sterling Hurst

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
8Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated

About Sterling Hurst

Sterling Hurst is an award-winning actor who got his start in TV commercials, representing over 50 brands including NASCAR, Duke Energy, and Mountain Dew. Hurst made his feature debut in Shifting Gears, alongside M.C. Gainey (Django Unchained) and M. Emmet Walsh (The Jerk). Next, he shared the screen with Shawn Pyfrom (Desperate Housewives) in Hard Surfaces. Hurst then stepped up to 'leading man' in three feature films. Small Group, nominated in 4 categories at the International Christian Film Festival - including a Best Lead Actor nomination for Hurst - won Best Picture. For his "astounding performance" in Dark Harbor, Hurst won Best Supporting Actor at WorldFest Houston and Best Actor at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. Hurst was born in Virginia and raised in North Carolina. He earned a B.F.A. in Acting through UNC Greensboro's meisner-based conservatory program. In NYC, he completed UCB's Long-form Improv training, plus advanced classes.

Sterling Hurst Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Sterling Hurst reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Sterling Hurst'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 Skip, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Sterling Hurst Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sterling Hurst's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Sterling Hurst has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Princess Cut 2: Hearts on Fire Devin Moore Super Hit Similar →
2019 Dark Harbor Kellen Newhall Flop Similar →
2018 Small Group R. Scott Cooper Flop Similar →
2018 Bigger Ivan Towne Hit Similar →
2018 Skip Paul Super Hit Similar →
2018 Belladonna Sam Franco Flop Similar →
2016 Shooting The Prodigal Josh Blume Flop Similar →
N/A Woodrow Wilson Brett Flanagan Flop Similar →

Sterling Hurst - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sterling Hurst?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sterling Hurst is "Skip" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Sterling Hurst acted in?

Sterling Hurst has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sterling Hurst?

Other notable films include "Princess Cut 2: Hearts on Fire", "Bigger", and "Dark Harbor".

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