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Murray Bartlett

Murray Bartlett is an Australian actor best known for his television roles in *The White Lotus*, *Looking*, *Tales of the City*, *Welcome to Chippendales*, and *The Last of Us*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Murray Bartlett is an Australian actor best known for his television roles in *The White Lotus*, *Looking*, *Tales of the City*, *Welcome to Chippendales*, and *The Last of Us*. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in *The White Lotus* and received additional Emmy nominations for *Welcome to Chippendales* and *The Last of Us*.

Early life and education

Bartlett was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He later studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA).

Career

Bartlett began his acting career in Australia before moving into American television. He appeared in series such as *Sex and the City*, *Looking*, *Tales of the City*, and *Physical*.

Breakthrough and awards

His breakout role came with Armond in the first season of HBO’s *The White Lotus*. For this performance, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. He later earned Primetime Emmy nominations for his roles in *Welcome to Chippendales* and *The Last of Us*.

Notable roles

Bartlett is especially associated with character roles in prestige television. Notable roles include Dominic Basaluzzo in HBO’s *Looking*, Michael “Mouse” Tolliver in Netflix’s *Tales of the City*, Nick De Noia in Hulu’s *Welcome to Chippendales*, and Frank in HBO’s *The Last of Us*.

Key facts

  • Australian actor who gained major recognition for his role as Armond in *The White Lotus*.
  • Won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for *The White Lotus*.
  • Received subsequent Emmy nominations for *Welcome to Chippendales* and *The Last of Us*.
  • Other notable television roles include *Looking*, *Tales of the City*, and *The Last of Us*.
  • Studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Murray Bartlett?
Murray Bartlett is an Australian actor known for television roles in *The White Lotus*, *Looking*, *Tales of the City*, *Welcome to Chippendales*, and *The Last of Us*.
What is Murray Bartlett best known for?
He is best known for playing Armond in the first season of HBO’s *The White Lotus*.
Has Murray Bartlett won an Emmy?
Yes. He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in *The White Lotus*.
What other awards has he received recognition for?
He received Primetime Emmy nominations for *Welcome to Chippendales* and *The Last of Us*.
Where was Murray Bartlett born?
He was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Did Murray Bartlett train as an actor?
Yes. Sources state that he studied at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Australia.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray_Bartlett
    Supports: Birth year, nationality, breakthrough role in *The White Lotus*, Emmy win, and later Emmy nominations for *Welcome to Chippendales* and *The Last of Us*.
  2. Wikipedia (Spanish)https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray_Bartlett
    Supports: Birth date and place, Australian nationality, and early prominence from *Looking*.
  3. Wikipedia (Portuguese)https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murray_Bartlett
    Supports: Born in Sydney, grew up in Perth, and won an Emmy for *The White Lotus*.
  4. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0058864/bio/
    Supports: Born in Sydney, studied at NIDA, and major roles including *Looking*, *Tales of the City*, and *The White Lotus*.
  5. TV Insiderhttps://www.tvinsider.com/people/murray-bartlett/
    Supports: Career background, early Australian work, move to the United States, and roles in *Sex and the City* and *Looking*.
  6. The Sydney Morning Heraldhttps://www.smh.com.au/national/for-decades-he-couldn-t-afford-a-car-then-this-aussie-checked-in-at-the-white-lotus-20250403-p5loyp.html
    Supports: Australian context, breakthrough role as Armond in *The White Lotus*, and Emmy win.