Two times winner of IGN Movie Awards, Sharlto Copley is a South African actor famous for his role as Wikus van der Merwe in an Oscar-nominated science fiction film District 9.

The 46 years old actor is living a luxurious life and also seems to spend his romantic marriage with his wife. Who is his wife? Let’s get into the article to know more about Copley.

Sharlto Copley Married His Longtime Partner

Sharlto Copley is a happily married man. Unlike other celebrities who keep their life a secret, he doesn’t hesitate to flaunt his lover to the public. He tied the knot with Tanit Phoenix, who is a South African fashion model.

The two met in 2012, and eventually, after their first meeting, the pair began dating. Right after the four years of their relationship, the boyfriend and girlfriend beau walked down the aisle on 15 February 2016. Their marital ceremony was held in Cape Town, South Africa.

Also, Sharlto and his wife’s social media account are full of their adorable photos. On the occasion of their 3rd marriage anniversary, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model wished her partner through her Instagram account.

The married couple is living a happy married life without any divorce and separation rumors. Moreover, the couple is supportive of each other’s works.

Blessed With A Child

From their blissful marital relationship, the wedlock couple shared a child, a daughter, Sielle Phoenix-Copley on June 1, 2017. The model only shared a picture of her kid after two months of her child’s birth.

Tanit captioned a picture of herself with her baby stating that she is her everything and is grateful to be her momma.

At the current moment, the family of three is living a delightful life in Cape Town and Los Angeles.

Multi-Millionare

The handsome actor is active in the field of entertainment for over 16 years and has contributed a lot to the media industry. As of now, his net worth is $15 Million.

Also, the average salary of an actor in America is 49,923 per year; hence, we believe Copley might also be earning the same wage.

The actor played in American online streaming series Power alongside Susan Heyward, Noah Taylor, Olesya Rulin, and many others from where he might earn good paychecks.

Movies Box office Collection

The handsome actor Sharlto Copley played in several hit movies from which he supposedly received quite a hefty paycheque. Some of his movies with their budget and box office collection are listed below.

SnMoviesBudgetBox officeCast
1 District 9US$30 millionUS$210.8 millionJason Cope, David James
2 The A-Team
$110 million
$177.2 millionLiam Neeson, Bradley Cooper
3 Elysium  $115 millio$286.1 millionMatt Damon, Jodie Foster
4 Maleficent  $180–263 million $758.5 millionElle Fanning, Sam Riley
5 Chappie $49 million $102.1 millionDev Patel, Ninja

Besides acting, the actor also adds some amount of money by giving his voice. He has given his voice to Jimmy, a character for cooperative first-person shooter video game Payday. 

Quicks Facts: Sharlto Copley

  • Copley attended Trinity College London, London, England.
  • After high school, the actor involved in a media production company.

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