David Thewlis

Description:

David Thewlis was born David Wheeler in 1963 in Blackpool, Lancashire, to Maureen (Thewlis) and Alec Raymond Wheeler, and lived with his parents above their combination wallpaper and toy shop during his childhood. Originally, he came to London with his band Door 66, however he changed his plans and entered Guildhall School of Drama.

He had minor roles in films and TV until he took the main role in Naked (1993). The film won him several awards including the New York Critics Award. He has since been in many other films including DragonHeart (1996), Restoration (1995), Black Beauty (1994) and he took the part of Professor Remus John Lupin in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) and its sequels.

Recently, he starred in the third season of FX's Fargo (2014).

He lived with the British actress Anna Friel from 2001-2010. They have a daughter, Gracie Ellen Mary, born July 9, 2005.

Overview

Birthday March 20, 1963
Born In Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Alternative names David Thlewis
Height 190 cm
Spouse/Ex- Hermine Poitou 2016 - present (),Sara Sugarman April 1992 - 1994 (divorced)
Parents Maureen Thewlis
Children Gracie Friel

Did you know

Trivia Banned from entering China because of his role in Seven Years in Tibet (1997).
Quotes The lifestyle I have now, and the opportunities I have had, are all down to Mike [Leigh] getting me on board in Naked. After Cannes, my agent told me to get the next flight to LA. He was right. I had a part in Prime Suspect 3 by the end of the week.
Trademarks Towering height

Scores

Naked
• 2h 11m
7.7
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
• 2h 10m
8.1
Wonder Woman
• 2h 21m
7.3
The Omen
• 1h 50m
5.5
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