Murray Bartlett: Fame, Freedom & Finding Home | McLaren Versus

From Perth to Primetime, Murray Bartlett has carved a career defined by quiet intensity, emotional depth, and unflinching honesty. In this deeply engaging conversation, Spencer sits down with the Emmy-winning actor behind The White Lotus, Looking, and The Last of Us to unpack the journey behind the performances.

Murray shares the realities of life as a working actor before the big break, how he navigated identity in the public eye, and what it means to find success—and peace—later in life. It’s a conversation about craft, queerness, and carving your own path in an industry that often resists change.

In this episode:

1. From Sydney to New York—Murray’s long road to recognition
2. Behind The White Lotus and the role that changed everything
3. Queer storytelling and why it still matters
4. How home keeps him balanced

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