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He speaks intermediate Welsh, A-level French and German.

He is a classically trained actor who graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London in 2003.

Married 'The Office' actress 'Lucy Davis' on the 9th December 2006 at St. Paul's Cathedral. Normally reserved for royal weddings (Prince Charles and Princess Diana were wed there) Davis and Yeoman were permitted to marry there as Davis' father, comedian Jasper Carrott, was awarded an OBE in the New Year's Honours in 2002.

Son-in-law of actor/comedian Jasper Carrott.

Has a degree in English from Brasenose College, Oxford.

His first audition was for Warner Bros.' epic film Troy (2004) after which Wolfgang Petersen immediately cast him as "Lysander," the captain of the Trojan Army.

He studied English Literature & Language at Oxford University in England.

He has one sister, Ailsa.

His father, Mike Yeoman, is a nuclear physicist. His mother is Hilary Yeoman.

He graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.

On December 9, 2006, he married actress Lucy Davis at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

Son-in-law of actor/comedian Jasper Carrott.

His first audition was for the film Troy and he was cast as Lysander, captain of the Trojan Army.

Philip Winchester was initially cast as the lead role in "Commando Nanny" (a show that was produced but did not air) however, he broke his foot after filming the pilot episode and Owain Yeoman replaced him.

Met his wife, Lucy Davis, through Patrick Baladi, a co-star in The Office with Lucy. After knowing each other for six months, Owain went to visit Davis' father, Jasper Carrott, in June 2006, to ask for his daughter's hand in marriage.

While at Oxford University, Owain acted as the Scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz" and directed "Othello" at the Oxford Playhouse.

Used to work as a banker in Canary Wharf, London.

Although Owain was passionate about acting, he never intended it be his profession.

Initially was going to study Accounting at Harvard University but then decided to go into acting after a change of heart.

Applied to the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff during his early 20s but was not accepted.

Has stated that he only wants to learn and improve as an actor and is not driven by money or fame.

Attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London with Jonas Armstrong, better known as Robin Hood in the 2006 series airing on the BBC.

His heroes are his wife, Lucy, because of her subtlety to acting and Edward Norton because of his ability to change roles, which Owain has said to be what acting is all about.

Not only did Owain participate in rugby, rowing and hockey at college and university level, but he also represented Wales in Hockey.

Winner of the Henry Marshall Shield for Best Scene at the 2001 RADA Prize Fights.

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