Sebastian Stan
| Stage Name / Nickname: | Seb, Baz |
| Date of Birth: | August 13, 1982 (Age 42) |
| Place of Birth: | Constanța, Romania |
| Nationality: | Romanian, American |
| Net Worth: | $8 million |
| Height: | 6 ft (183 cm) |
| Education: | Rockland Country Day School, Rutgers University (BFA) |
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Parents: | Georgeta Orlovschi, Anthony Fruhauf (stepfather) |
| Known For: | Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier, Pam & Tommy, A Different Man |
Early Life & Education
Sebastian Stan was born on August 13, 1982, in Constanța, Romania. At age 8, he moved with his mother to Vienna, and later to Rockland County, New York, where he attended Rockland Country Day School. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Rutgers University in 2005.
Career
Breakthrough & Television
- Debuted in Law & Order (2003)
- Gained early attention in Gossip Girl (2007–2010) as Carter Baizen
- Played the Mad Hatter in Once Upon a Time (2012)
- Earned a Critics’ Choice nomination for Political Animals (2012)
MCU Stardom
- First appeared as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- Became a core MCU character via The Winter Soldier, Civil War, Infinity War, Endgame, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
- Co-leads in Thunderbolts (2025) and returns in Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
Acclaimed Film & Roles
- Supporting roles in The Martian (2015), Logan Lucky (2017), I, Tonya (2017), Fresh (2022)
- Portrayed Tommy Lee in Pam & Tommy (2022), earning Emmy & Golden Globe nominations
- Starred in A Different Man (2024), winning Silver Bear and Golden Globe
- Lead role in The Apprentice (2024), earning an Oscar nomination
Complete Works
Films
- 71 Fragments of a Chronology of Chance (1994)
- Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding (2006)
- The Covenant (2006)
- Black Swan (2010)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- The Martian (2015)
- Logan Lucky (2017)
- I, Tonya (2017)
- Fresh (2022)
- A Different Man (2024)
- The Apprentice (2024)
- Thunderbolts* (2025)
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
- Fjord (in production)
- Burning Rainbow Farm (in production)
- Let the Evil Go West (in development)
- Reckless (planned adaptation)
Television & Stage
- Law & Order (2003)
- Gossip Girl (2007–2010)
- Kings (2009)
- Once Upon a Time (2012)
- Political Animals (2012)
- Pam & Tommy (2022)
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
- Picnic (Broadway, 2013)
- Talk Radio (Broadway, 2007)
Net Worth & Ventures
Estimated net worth: $8 million. Income sources include MCU films, indie features, TV series, and brand partnerships. Lives in a New York City residence; enjoys travel, fitness, reading, and writing.
Awards & Recognition
- Silver Bear – Best Leading Performance for A Different Man (2024)
- Golden Globe – Best Actor in a Musical/Comedy (A Different Man, 2025)
- Nominations: Academy Award (The Apprentice), Emmy (Pam & Tommy)
- Additional awards: Berlin, Santa Barbara, Columbus Film Festivals
Personal Life & Interests
Sebastian keeps his personal life private. He’s known to date actress Annabelle Wallis (as of 2025). Proud to embrace his Romanian roots and bilingual background. An advocate for storytelling diversity and mental health.
Trivia
- Became Bald for Fjord (2025)
- Speaks Romanian, English, French
- Once referred to as a “meme lord” among fans
- Helped champion writer Ed Brubaker’s royalties for Winter Soldier character
Upcoming Projects
- Thunderbolts* (2025)
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
- Fjord (2025)
- Burning Rainbow Farm
- Let the Evil Go West
- Reckless adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sebastian Stan?
A Romanian-American actor best known as Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and acclaimed lead in Pam & Tommy, A Different Man, and The Apprentice.
How old is he?
He is 42 years old (born August 13, 1982).
What is his net worth?
His estimated net worth is around $8 million as of 2025.
Has he won major awards?
Yes, he won a Golden Globe and Silver Bear, and received Academy Award and Emmy nominations.