Sunny Suljic is an American actor and skateboarder known for playing Atreus in the God of War video-game series. He also gained recognition as Stevie in Jonah Hill's film Mid90s and as Bob Murphy in The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
Film roles, including *Mid90s*
Suljic made his acting debut as Jody Dunlap in the 2013 short film Ruined. He later played Gabriel in 1915 and Bob Murphy in Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
In 2018, Suljic had his first leading film role as Stevie, nicknamed Sunburn, in Jonah Hill's coming-of-age drama Mid90s. His performance earned a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer. That year, he also played Tarby Corrigan in The House with a Clock in Its Walls and appeared as a skateboarder in Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot.
Atreus in *God of War*
Suljic provided the voice and cinematic motion capture for Atreus, the son of Kratos, in the 2018 video game God of War. His performance brought nominations for the BAFTA Award for Performer and the D.I.C.E. Award for Outstanding Achievement in Character.
He reprised Atreus in the 2022 sequel God of War Ragnarök. The role earned further nominations at The Game Awards, the British Academy Games Awards and the D.I.C.E. Awards.
Skateboarding
Alongside acting, Suljic has pursued skateboarding and has participated in events including Tampa Am, Zumiez Best Foot Forward and The Boardr Am at Los Angeles. His recorded competition appearances include the 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 seasons.
He has also appeared in skateboarding videos and battles, including Battle at the Berrics matches against Matt Berger, Lil Dre, Garrett Ginner and Burberry Erry.
Quick facts
- Sunny Suljic made his acting debut in the 2013 short film Ruined.
- He played Bob Murphy in Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
- His first leading film role was Stevie in Jonah Hill's Mid90s.
- His performance in Mid90s received a Critics' Choice Movie Award nomination for Best Young Performer.
- Suljic performed both the voice and cinematic motion capture for Atreus in God of War and God of War Ragnarök.
- His performance as Atreus in the 2018 God of War earned BAFTA and D.I.C.E. Award nominations.
- He received nominations at The Game Awards, the British Academy Games Awards and the D.I.C.E. Awards for God of War Ragnarök.
- He has competed in skateboarding events including Tampa Am and Zumiez Best Foot Forward.
FAQs about Sunny Suljic
What is Sunny Suljic's ethnicity?
Suljic has a Bosnian father and a Polish-born mother of Russian-Jewish descent.
How tall is Sunny Suljic now?
Sunny Suljic is listed as 5 feet 9 inches, or 1.75 meters, tall.
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