Callan Mulvey (born 23 February 1975) is an Australian actor. He is best known for his roles as Mark Moran on the Australian drama '' Underbelly'', Sergeant Brendan 'Josh' Joshua in '' Rush'', and as Bogdan 'Draz' Drazic in ''

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''. His American roles include Scyllias in '' 300: Rise of an Empire'', Jack Rollins in '' Captain America: The Winter Soldier'' (2014) and '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), and

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in '' Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'' (2016).

Early life

Of Scottish, Irish and

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descent, Mulvey was born in

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, and moved to Australia when he was seven years old, growing up in the northern beaches of

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Career

Mulvey's personal interest in skateboarding and rollerblading led him to work as a stunt double about two years prior to winning the role of Drazic in ''

''. His first role was of a victim of a robbery in a police training video. In 2004, he re-entered the spotlight for the release of '' Thunderstruck''. Mulvey had guest spots on ''

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'' (as Johnny Cooper) during 2006 to 2008 and ''

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'' during 2007. He starred in the 2008 Australian underworld crime show '' Underbelly'' as Mark Moran, and appeared in police series '' Rush'' as Sgt. Brendan "Josh" Joshua. In 2012, he starred in the underworld crime miniseries '' Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms'' as Mark Anthony "Snoddy" Spencer. In 2012, he appeared in Kathryn Bigelow's ''

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'' as Saber. The following year, he starred in '' The Turning'', directed by Robert Connelly. In 2014, he appeared in '' 300: Rise of an Empire'' as Syllias, as Jack Rollins in '' Captain America: The Winter Soldier'', as Skylar in the

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black comedy ''

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'', and as Jack Taylor in '' Kill Me Three Times''. Mulvey played

in '' Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'' (2016). In the film, Knyazev does not appear as KGBeast and is only a hired gun. In 2016, he appeared briefly in ''

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'', the film adaptation of the video game ''

'', in which he was credited as ''Warrior'', as well as joining the main cast of '' Starz TV's'' '' Power'', for season three, as Dean. Callan has also completed the horror film ''

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'', and is in post-production for the films ''

Beyond Skyline ''Beyond Skyline'' is a 2017 American science fiction action film written, co-produced and directed by Liam O'Donnell in his directorial debut. It stars Frank Grillo, Bojana Novakovic, Jonny Weston, Iko Uwais, Callan Mulvey, Yayan Ruhian, ...

'', the sequel to the cult-classic ''

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'', and '' Desolate'', a drama based on a family of farmers living in a

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. He filmed ''

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'', a science fiction thriller starring

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. Mulvey is also filming '' In Like Flynn'', a biopic of

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's early years.

Personal life

Mulvey was injured in a serious car accident in 2003,Sams, Christin
"Mulvey's brave recovery"
''Sydney Morning Herald'', 12 May 2004. Accessed 22 August 2007 in a

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at . He was trapped in the vehicle for almost an hour until he could be freed from the wreckage. The midsection of his face completely collapsed, an incision was made from ear to ear over the top of his scalp, his face "pulled down" and 17 titanium plates were then inserted to repair the fractures to his face and jaw. His left knee and ankle were also badly fractured. Mulvey also permanently lost his vision in his left eye. He married Rachel Thomas, an academic and musician, in Byron Bay in 2010.

Filmography

Films

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Mulvey, Callan Australian male film actors Australian male television actors Australian people of Māori descent Australian people of Irish descent Australian people of Scottish descent Living people 1975 births New Zealand emigrants to Australia People from Auckland