Craig Stark

Craig Stark

Personal Details

Biography

The fascinating life of Shane Stark, a multifaceted individual with a unique blend of artistic and entrepreneurial pursuits.

Born to a dance teacher mother and a gambler father, Stark's early life was marked by a mix of creativity and risk-taking. At the tender age of 17, he made the bold decision to leave his hometown of Louisiana and embark on a new journey.

Stark's first major break came when he landed a job working for the legendary Marlon Brando. This opportunity led to a stint building a notorious nightclub for none other than the iconic Jack Nicholson.

As his acting career began to take off, Stark appeared in a string of critically acclaimed TV shows and independent films, including Border Radio (1987),Intruder (1989),Chopper Chicks in Zombietown (1989),and This Ain't Bebop (1989).

After a brief hiatus from Hollywood, Stark returned in 2012, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a renewed sense of purpose. He went on to work on a diverse range of projects, from TV shows like "Nashville", "Reckless", "Magnum P.I.", and "Sleepy Hollow" to blockbuster films such as "Homefront", "Django Unchained", "The Hateful Eight", "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood", "Honey Boy", and several Lana Del Rey music videos.

In addition to his acting credits, Stark is also a talented filmmaker, having won several prestigious awards, including the Producers Guild of America / Debra Hill Competition in 2012 and the Canon Imagination Film Contest in 2013.

Stark's most recent projects, including "Alice", an "Untitled Paul Thomas Anderson Project", and the film "Tyger Tyger", have not only showcased his impressive range as a performer but have also inspired him to form his own production company. With several film projects in the works, Stark is poised to make a significant impact on the entertainment industry.

Career

2025
Lifeline
Lifeline as Kenneth Thomas
2024
Dutch II
Dutch II as Bartender 1
2023
End Times
End Times as Freddie
COOL (News from Belarus)
COOL (News from Belarus) as Tank (segment "I Love Me")
Alice
Alice as Aaron
2021
The Cleaner
The Cleaner as Property Manager
Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza as Long Haired Freak
2020
2019
Greenlight
Greenlight as 1st AD
Honey Boy
Honey Boy as Craig
2018
Hacker
Hacker as John O'Brien
2017
2015
The Hateful Eight
The Hateful Eight as Chester Charles Smithers
2013
Strutter
Strutter as Frank
2012
Django Unchained
Django Unchained as Tommy Gilles
2006
Tennis, Anyone...?
Tennis, Anyone...? as Guy in El Camino
1989
Options
Options as Father Ryan