Dominic West is an English actor, director and voiceover artist. He is best known for his role as a Baltimore cop in the American television series ‘The Wire’. The multiple-award winning actor also has many film credits to his name, like memorable roles in ‘Chicago’, ’28 Days’, ‘Mona Lisa Smile’, ‘Hannibal Rising’ and ‘Tomb Raider’. He was born into a wealthy family and studied at many prestigious institutions, where he developed a taste for acting. After completing his education, he did a few minor film roles before getting a break in Hollywood. In the early 2000s, he portrayed a role in the TV series ‘The Wire’ that made him famous. Thereafter, he did a string of notable roles on TV, films and radio. He has also worked on many significant theatre productions in the UK while taking a break from Hollywood films and TV shows. He has been conferred with several honorary degrees and has also been involved with many charitable causes. He currently shuttles between Europe and the U.S. as he continues to work in television, film and theatre projects.