Strike Back Cast and Crew

Actor Bio

Sullivan Stapleton playing Damien Scott

Sullivan Stapleton (Damien Scott) received an Australian Film Institute nomination for his performance in the Oscar®-nominated feature "Animal Kingdom."  His additional credits include "December Boys," The Condemned," "Darkness Falls," "Underbelly Files:  Infiltration," "Sea Patrol," "Carla Cametti PD" and "Satisfaction."  Stapleton became well-known early in his career for his role on "Neighbours," a hit TV series in his native Australia.  He can be seen next in "The Hunter," with Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill and Frances O'Connor.

Philip Winchester playing Sgt. Michael Stonebridge

Philip Winchester (Sgt. Michael Stonebridge) starred in the title role of the 2009 miniseries "Crusoe," and recently played Frank Stanton in "Fringe" and Leontes in "Camelot."  His additional credits include "Flyboys," with James Franco and Jean Reno, "Thunderbirds," "Maneater," "Warehouse 13," and the miniseries "Alice."  His first role was in "The Patriot" at age 14 and he later trained at the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.  On the stage, he received rave reviews as Edmund opposite of Ian McKellen in Trevor Nunn's landmark production "King Lear," which premiered at Stratford's Royal Shakespeare Company, followed by runs at Brooklyn Academy of Music and on PBS.

Eva Birthistle playing Capt. Kate Marshall

Eva Birthistle's (Capt. Kate Marshall) credits include the popular UK shows "Silent Witness," "Waking the Dead" and "Holby City."  Her performance in Ken Loach's "Ae Fond Kiss..." earned her the British Actress of the Year Award at the London Film Critics' Awards and the Best Actress Award at the Irish Film and TV Awards.

Amanda Mealing playing Col. Eleanor Grant

Amanda Mealing (Col. Eleanor Grant) is well known for her role as Connie Beauchamp on the award-winning BBC series "Holby City," in which she appeared for ten years.  She started her acting career at age nine and has appeared in numerous UK series, including "The Bill," "Casualty," "Midsomer Murders," "The Lakes," "The Darling Buds of May" and "The Grange."  Her film credits include "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and "Zemanovaload."

Character Bio

Damien Scott played by Sullivan Stapleton

Damien Scott is a former Delta Force commando whose confidence with a weapon is matched only by his way with women. His cocky style is often at odds with his more staid colleagues, but he always gets the job done.

Sgt. Michael Stonebridge played by Philip Winchester

A clear-thinking and reliable soldier, Sgt. Stonebridge brings strategic clout to Section 20. He and his wife Kerry are the picture of a perfect couple, but there's more going on in his family life than meets the eye.

Capt. Kate Marshall played by Eva Birthistle

Captain Kate Marshall is a highly educated, highly trained, highly attuned military intelligence analyst. She's no desk jockey; Captain Marshall is one of the Section 20's most skilled and experienced undercover operatives.

Col. Eleanor Grant played by Amanda Mealing

Colonel Eleanor Grant is the no-nonsense commander of Section 20, an elite military black ops unit within the British government that focuses on high-risk, top-priority targets. She's clear, authoritative and smart as hell.

All Actors and Characters

Sullivan Stapleton playing Damien Scott
Philip Winchester playing Sgt. Michael Stonebridge
Eva Birthistle playing Capt. Kate Marshall
Amanda Mealing playing Col. Eleanor Grant

Crew

Crew

Dan Percival - Executive Producer; Director of Episodes 1, 2, 9, 10
Bill Eagles - Director of Episodes 3, 4
Alex Holmes - Director of Episodes 5, 6
Paul Wilmshurst - Director of Episodes 7, 8
Frank Spotnitz - Writer of Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4
Richard Zadjlic - Writer of Episodes 5, 6
Simon Burke - Writer of Episodes 7, 8
Tony Saint - Writer of Episodes 9, 10
Andy Harries - Executive Producer
Elaine Pyke - Executive Producer