Murray Bartlett (born March 20, 1971) is an Australian actor. He became known for starring as a luxury resort manager in the first season of the HBO dark comedy series The White Lotus (2021), for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. He gained further recognition for his role as Nick De Noia in the Hulu miniseries Welcome to Chippendales (2022), and Frank in the episode "Long, Long Time" of the HBO drama series The Last of Us (2023), receiving Primetime Emmy Award nominations for both.
Bartlett has also appeared in the HBO comedy-drama series Looking (2014–2015), the Netflix revival series Tales of the City (2019), the Apple TV+ series Physical (2021–2023) and the second season of Hulu anthology series Nine Perfect Strangers (2025). He has a recurring role in the Apple TV series Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (2026).
Early life and education Bartlett was born in Sydney, New South Wales, around 1971. When he was four years old, he moved with his family to Perth, Western Australia.
He attended John Curtin College of the Arts in Fremantle, where he graduated from the drama program in 1988. Upon graduating, he was admitted to the National Institute of Dramatic Art in Sydney.
Career Bartlett pursued an acting career in Australia for several years, including a role in the series headLand. In 1993, he played con man Luke Foster in Neighbours. In 2000, he relocated to the U.S. His first big break there came a few years later when he was cast as a guest star in the HBO series Sex and the City. He also played D.K., John Crichton's best friend, in four episodes of the Sci-Fi Channel series Farscape. In 2006, he joined Hugh Jackman in the Australian touring company production of Jackman's Broadway hit The Boy From Oz.
From March 2007 until the show's cancellation in September 2009, Bartlett was a cast member on the CBS daytime soap opera Guiding Light, where he played Cyrus Foley. He starred as Dominic "Dom" Basaluzzo in the HBO comedy-drama series Looking from 2014 to 2015, and then reprised his role in the series finale television film, Looking: The Movie in 2016. In 2017, he portrayed a recurring role in the musical drama series Nashville. Bartlett assumed the central role of Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver in the Netflix revival of Tales of the City.
In 2021, Bartlett starred in The White Lotus as Armond, the luxury resort manager and a recovering drug addict who has been "clean" for five years. Bartlett got the role through a self tape audition. For his portrayal, Bartlett received nominations at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Independent Spirit Awards and won at the AACTA Awards, Critics' Choice Television Awards, and Primetime Emmy Awards.
In 2023, Bartlett appeared in the HBO post-apocalyptic drama series The Last of Us, portraying Frank in the episode "Long, Long Time". At the time of its airing, the episode received universal acclaim and was widely considered to be the best of the show's first season.
Bartlett will appear in the upcoming Netflix limited series adaptation All the Sinners Bleed, based on the S. A. Cosby novel of the same name.
Other activities Bartlett was a member of the jury panel for Adelaide Film Festival in Adelaide, South Australia, which ran from 15 to 26 October 2025.
Personal life Bartlett came out as gay early in his career. When asked about the decision in a 2021 interview, he stated, "I didn't feel like I really had an alternative. I just never felt I could ever be anything but myself." He previously lived with his partner Matt in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1995 Dad and Dave: On Our Selection Sandy Tayler 1999 Half Mongrel Unknown role Short film 2001 Muffled Love 2005 Postmortem Troy 2007 Om John 2010 Boys on Film 4: Protect Me from What I Want Troy Direct-to-video film Needle Tony Martin 2011 August Troy 2012 Girl Most Likely James Whitney 2013 Kingston Avenue Le copain de Barbara 2015 Stubborn Murray 2016 Roy Spivey Roy Spivey Short film 2018 Beach House Paul 2020 The Stand In Terry 2024 Ponyboi Bruce 2025 Opus Stan Sullivan O'Dessa Plutonovich 2026 At the Sea Martin The Death of Robin Hood The Leper / Guy of Gisborne Ron Post-production
Television Year Title Role Notes 1987The Flying DoctorsMichael FreemanEpisode: "The Unluckiest Boy in Town"1992Home and AwayRandy EvansRecurring role; 13 episodes 1992–1993 A Country PracticeOwen WyattEpisode: "Riding for a Fall: Part 2"Richard WelbourneEpisodes: "Guilty Part: Parts 1 & 2"1993NeighboursLuke FosterRecurring role; 4 episodes 1995The FeralsDr. Bob IvoryEpisode: "The Dentist" 1996G.P.Unknown role Episode: "Pendulum"The BeastChristopher Lane Television film 1997The TowerJeremyFlipperKeithEpisode: "Help me, Rhonda" 1999Murder CallGavin ToddEpisode: "Dying Day"1999–2003FarscapeDouglas 'D.K.' KnoxRecurring role; 4 episodes (seasons 1–2, 4) 2000Above the Law Nathan PetersEpisode: "Happy Families" The Three StoogesTrocadera PatronTelevision film2001Flat ChatUnknown roleEpisode: "The Old Flame" 2002Sex and the CityOliver SpencerEpisode: "All That Glitters"McLeod's DaughtersSimon BirchRecurring role; 3 episodes (seasons 1–2)The Secret Life of UsNickRecurring role; 6 episodes (season 2)All My ChildrenJulian SinclairSeries regular; 9 episodes 2006headLandJames BroganRecurring role; 5 episodesAll SaintsRoy PickforthEpisode: "The Real Thing"2007Flight of the ConchordsMarkEpisode: "Sally Returns"2007–2009Guiding LightCyrus FoleySeries regular; 257 episodes 2009White CollarAdrian TulaneEpisode: "Free Fall"2011DamagesSeth SloanEpisode: "I'd Prefer My Old Office"2014The Good WifeLoganEpisode: "The Deep Web"2014–2015LookingDom BasaluzzoMain role; 16 episodes 2016LimitlessConrad HarrisEpisode: "Hi, My Name Is Rebecca Harris"Looking: The MovieDom BasaluzzoTelevision film ConvictionVictor BonottoEpisode: "Pilot"2017NashvilleJakob FineEpisodes: "Back in Baby's Arms" & "Ghost in This House"2017–2018Iron FistDr. Paul EdmondsRecurring role; 3 episodes 2019Tales of the CityMichael "Mouse" TolliverMiniseries; 9 episodes Madam SecretaryAustralian Prime Minister Chris LawsonEpisode: "The Common Defense"2021The White LotusArmondMain role; 6 episodes (season 1) 2022PhysicalVinnie GreenRecurring role; 5 episodes (season 2)RuPaul's Drag Race Down UnderHimselfGuest judge; Episode: "Drag Family Makeover"2022–2024The Great NorthCrocodile Rob / Crocodile Tom (voice) Episodes: "A Knife to Remember Adventure" & "Welcome to Miami Adventure"2022–2023Welcome to ChippendalesNick De NoiaMiniseries; 8 episodes 2023The Last of UsFrankEpisode: "Long, Long Time" ExtrapolationsMr. Ariel TurnerEpisode: "2070: Ecocide"2025Nine Perfect StrangersBrianMain role; 8 episodes (season 2) 2026 Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed DennisRecurring role; 7 episodes Scott CunninghamLimited series
Awards and nominations + Award Year Category Nominated work Result AACTA International Awards 2022 Best Actor in a SeriesThe White Lotus Critics' Choice Television Awards 2022 Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries 2023 Welcome to Chippendales Dorian Awards 2023 Best Supporting TV Performance – Drama The Last of Us Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards 2022 Best Supporting Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Limited or Anthology Series The White Lotus 2023 Best Supporting Actor in a Streaming Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Welcome to Chippendales Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series The Last of Us Independent Spirit Awards 2022 Best Male Performance in a New Scripted Series The White Lotus 2024 Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series The Last of Us Primetime Emmy Awards 2022 Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie The White Lotus 2023 Welcome to Chippendales Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series The Last of Us Satellite Awards 2024 Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film The Last of Us Screen Actors Guild Awards 2022 Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie The White Lotus
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