David Thewlis


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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 ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 7 wins & 13 nominations. See more awards »

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Nu Johnny
(1993)
O Génio do Mal Keith Jennings
(2006)
Mulher-Maravilha Sir Patrick
(2017)

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 2024 Avatar 3 (filming)
 2022 Avatar 2 (filming)
Peylak
 2020 Tudo Acaba Agora
Father
 2020 Barkskins (TV Series)
Monsieur Claude Trepagny
- The Black Sun (2020) ... Monsieur Claude Trepagny
- Bees in a Bottle (2020) ... Monsieur Claude Trepagny
- The Wobble (2020) ... Monsieur Claude Trepagny
- Buttermilk (2020) ... Monsieur Claude Trepagny
- The Law of Two (2020) ... Monsieur Claude Trepagny
 2019 The Feed (TV Series)
Lawrence Hatfield
- Episode #1.10 (2019) ... Lawrence Hatfield (credit only)
- Episode #1.9 (2019) ... Lawrence Hatfield (credit only)
- Episode #1.8 (2019) ... Lawrence Hatfield (credit only)
- Episode #1.7 (2019) ... Lawrence Hatfield (credit only)
- Episode #1.6 (2019) ... Lawrence Hatfield
 2019 Eternal Beauty
Mike
 2018-2019 Big Mouth (TV Series)
Shame Wizard
- Girls Are Angry Too (2019) ... Shame Wizard (voice)
- The Department of Puberty (2018) ... Shame Wizard (voice)
- Smooch or Share (2018) ... Shame Wizard (voice)
- Dark Side of the Boob (2018) ... Shame Wizard (voice)
- Guy Town (2018) ... Shame Wizard (voice)
 2019 Convidado de Honra
Jim
 2019 Rare Beasts
 2017 Com_Paixão
Rodney Hallworth
 2017 Liga da Justiça
Ares
 2017 Fargo (TV Series)
V.M. Varga / Robot
- Somebody to Love (2017) ... V.M. Varga
- Aporia (2017) ... V.M. Varga
- Who Rules the Land of Denial? (2017) ... V.M. Varga
- The Law of Inevitability (2017) ... V.M. Varga
- The Lord of No Mercy (2017) ... V.M. Varga
 2017 Mulher-Maravilha
Sir Patrick
 2015/I Regressão
Kenneth Raines
 2015 An Inspector Calls (TV Movie)
The Inspector
 2015 Anomalisa
Michael Stone (voice)
 2015/I Lendas do Crime
Leslie Payne
 2015/I Macbeth
Duncan
 2014 Sunday Roast (Short)
Dick Puck
 2014 A Teoria de Tudo
Dennis Sciama
 2014 Eliza Graves - A Experiência
Mickey Finn
 2014 Pela Rainha
Sargeant Major Bradley
 2014 Family Guy (TV Series)
British Father
- Chap Stewie (2014) ... British Father (voice)
 2013 O Quinto Poder
Nick Davies
 2013 O Teorema Zero
Joby
 2013 Red 2: Ainda Mais Perigosos
The Frog
 2012 Separate We Come, Separate We Go (Short)
Norman
 2011 Cavalo de Guerra
Lyons
 2011 The Lady - Um Coração Dividido
Michael Aris
 2011/I Anónimo
William Cecil
 2011 The Organ Grinder's Monkey (Short)
Pablo
 2010 Athena (Short)
Chuck
 2010 Mr. Nice
Jim McCann
 2009 Veronika Decide Morrer
Dr. Blake
 2007 The Street (TV Series)
Joe Jennerson / Harry Jennerson
- Twin (2007) ... Joe Jennerson / Harry Jennerson
 2007 A Vida Interior de Martin Frost
Martin Frost
 2006 O Génio do Mal
Keith Jennings
 2006 Instinto Fatal 2
Roy Washburn
 2005 O Novo Mundo
Wingfield
 2005 Crianças Invisíveis
Jonathan (segment "Jonathan")
 2005 Reino dos Céus
Hospitaler
 2003 Resgate no Tempo
Robert Doniger
 2003 Descarado
Harry Sankey
 2003 Little Wolf's Book of Badness (Short)
Mr. Twister (voice)
 2002 D.I.Y. Hard (Short)
Man
 2002 Dinotopia (TV Mini-Series)
Cyrus Crabb
- Part 3 (2002) ... Cyrus Crabb
- Part 2 (2002) ... Cyrus Crabb
- Part 1 (2002) ... Cyrus Crabb
 2001 Hamilton Mattress (TV Short)
Hamilton Mattress (voice)
 2000 Endgame (TV Movie)
Clov
 2000 Gangster n.º 1
Freddie Mays
 2000 The Miracle Maker
Judas Iscariot (voice)
 1999 Love Story (TV Short)
Dealer
 1998 L'assedio
Jason Kinsky
 1998 Um Caso de Terrorismo
Dan Starkey
 1998 O Grande Lebowski
Knox Harrington
 1997 Sete Anos no Tibete
Peter Aufschnaiter
 1997 American Perfekt
Santini
 1996 A Ilha do Dr. Moreau
Douglas
 1996 James e o Pêssego Gigante
Earthworm (voice)
 1995 Restauração
Pearce
 1995 Eclipse Total
Paul Verlaine
 1994 Dandelion Dead (TV Mini-Series)
Oswald Martin
- Episode #1.4 (1994) ... Oswald Martin
- Episode #1.3 (1994) ... Oswald Martin
- Episode #1.2 (1994) ... Oswald Martin
- Episode #1.1 (1994) ... Oswald Martin
 1994 Beleza Negra
Jerry Barker
 1993 Prime Suspect 3 (TV Mini-Series)
James Jackson
- Part 2 (1993) ... James Jackson
- Part 1 (1993) ... James Jackson
 1993 Frank Stubbs Promotes (TV Series)
Mike Bence
- Striker (1993) ... Mike Bence
 1993 Nu
Johnny
 1993 The Trial
Franz
 1992 I Bet It Will Rain (Short)
 1992 Relações Proibidas
Detective
 1991-1992 Screen One (TV Series)
Crematorium Attendant / Tim Shanks
- Black and Blue (1992) ... Crematorium Attendant
- Filipina Dreamgirls (1991) ... Tim Shanks
 1992 Swords at Teatime (Short)
Michael
 1991 Afraid of the Dark
Locksmith / Tom Miller
 1987-1991 Screenplay (TV Series)
Terry / Joey
- Journey to Knock (1991) ... Terry
- Road (1987) ... Joey
 1991 Shrinks (TV Series)
Terry Slater
- Episode #1.5 (1991) ... Terry Slater
 1990 Life Is Sweet
Nicola's Lover
 1990 Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit (TV Mini-Series)
Doctor
- Episode #1.3 (1990) ... Doctor
- Episode #1.2 (1990) ... Doctor
- Episode #1.1 (1990) ... Doctor
 1989 Skulduggery (TV Movie)
Tony
 1989 Resurrected
Kevin Deakin
 1989 A Bit of a Do (TV Series)
Paul Simcock
- The Registry Office Wedding (1989) ... Paul Simcock
- The Crowning of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.) (1989) ... Paul Simcock
- The Charity Horse-Racing Evening (1989) ... Paul Simcock
- The Angling Club Christmas Party (1989) ... Paul Simcock
- The Dentist's Dinner Dance (1989) ... Paul Simcock
 1988 Estrada sem Fim
Ringe
 1988 The Short & Curlies (TV Short)
Clive
 1987-1988 Valentine Park (TV Series)
Max
- Swarm! (1988) ... Max
- Heroes and Villains (1988) ... Max
- A Rose by Any Other Name (1988) ... Max
- Who's Minding the Marigolds? (1988) ... Max
 1988 Erasmus Microman (TV Series)
Isaac Newton
- Newton (1988) ... Isaac Newton
 1987 Little Dorrit
George Braddle
 1986 The Singing Detective (TV Mini-Series)
Second Soldier
- Who Done It (1986) ... Second Soldier
- Lovely Days (1986) ... Second Soldier
 1985 Up the Elephant and Round the Castle (TV Series)
The Mugger
- A Taxing Problem (1985) ... The Mugger
 1985 Summer Season (TV Series)
Jim Dench
- Radio Pictures (1985) ... Jim Dench
 1985 Only Fools and Horses.... (TV Series)
Stew
- It's Only Rock and Roll (1985) ... Stew
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Alternate Names:

David Thlewis

Height:

6' 2½" (1.9 m)
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I had such a nice time making it, and I can't wait to make the fifth one. The whole crew were just really, really lovely. All the costume people, the make-up girls, the kids - even my driver. See more »

Trivia:

He and his ex-girlfriend, Anna Friel, became The Faces Of Mulberry in Spring 2002. See more »

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Star Sign:

Pisces

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