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David Thewlis

Bio: David Wheeler (born March 20, 1963), better known as David Thewlis, is an English actor and filmmaker. He is known as a character actor and has appeared in a wide variety of genres in both film and television
Born: Wed, Mar 20 1963
Birthplace: Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
David Thewlis is 61 years old
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Poster of Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash
David Thewlis will be 62 in Avatar: Fire and Ash as 'Peylak'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 2025
Poster of The Thing with Feathers
The Thing with Feathers
David Thewlis was 61 in The Thing with Feathers as 'Crow (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 25 2025
Poster of The Amazing Maurice
The Amazing Maurice
David Thewlis was 59 in The Amazing Maurice as 'Boss Man / Rat King (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2022
Poster of Enola Holmes 2
Enola Holmes 2
David Thewlis was 59 in Enola Holmes 2 as 'Grail'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2022
Poster of Val
Val
David Thewlis was 58 in Val as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 2021
Poster of Rare Beasts
Rare Beasts
David Thewlis was 58 in Rare Beasts as 'Vic'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 21 2021
Poster of Zack Snyder's Justice League
Zack Snyder's Justice League
David Thewlis was 57 in Zack Snyder's Justice League as 'Ares'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 2021
Poster of I'm Thinking of Ending Things
I'm Thinking of Ending Things
David Thewlis was 57 in I'm Thinking of Ending Things as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 2020
Poster of Eternal Beauty
Eternal Beauty
David Thewlis was 57 in Eternal Beauty as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of Guest of Honour
Guest of Honour
David Thewlis was 57 in Guest of Honour as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 09 2020
Poster of Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal
David Thewlis was 55 in Beyond Boundaries: The Harvey Weinstein Scandal as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 21 2018
Poster of The Mercy
The Mercy
David Thewlis was 54 in The Mercy as 'Rodney Hallworth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2018
Poster of Justice League
Justice League
David Thewlis was 54 in Justice League as 'Ares'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 2017
Poster of Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
Harry Potter: A History Of Magic
David Thewlis was 54 in Harry Potter: A History Of Magic as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 2017
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
David Thewlis was 54 in Wonder Woman as 'Sir Patrick / Ares'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 30 2017
Poster of None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa
None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa
David Thewlis was 53 in None of Them Are You: Crafting Anomalisa as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 07 2016
Poster of Anomalisa
Anomalisa
David Thewlis was 52 in Anomalisa as 'Michael Stone (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 2015
Poster of Regression
Regression
David Thewlis was 52 in Regression as 'Professor Kenneth Raines'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2015
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
David Thewlis was 52 in Macbeth as 'Duncan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 22 2015
Poster of An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls
David Thewlis was 52 in An Inspector Calls as 'Inspector Goole - The Inspector'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2015
Poster of Legend
Legend
David Thewlis was 52 in Legend as 'Leslie Payne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2015
Poster of The Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything
David Thewlis was 51 in The Theory of Everything as 'Dennis Sciama'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2014
Poster of Stonehearst Asylum
Stonehearst Asylum
David Thewlis was 51 in Stonehearst Asylum as 'Mickey Finn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 2014
Poster of Queen & Country
Queen & Country
David Thewlis was 51 in Queen & Country as 'Sargeant Major Bradley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 14 2014
Poster of Sunday Roast
Sunday Roast
David Thewlis was 50 in Sunday Roast as 'Dick Puck'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2014
Poster of Separate We Come, Separate We Go
Separate We Come, Separate We Go
David Thewlis was 50 in Separate We Come, Separate We Go as 'Norman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 2013
Poster of The Fifth Estate
The Fifth Estate
David Thewlis was 50 in The Fifth Estate as 'Nick Davies'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 2013
Poster of The Zero Theorem
The Zero Theorem
David Thewlis was 50 in The Zero Theorem as 'Joby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 20 2013
Poster of RED 2
RED 2
David Thewlis was 50 in RED 2 as 'The Frog'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 2013
Poster of Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen
David Thewlis was 48 in Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 04 2012
Poster of War Horse
War Horse
David Thewlis was 48 in War Horse as 'Lyons'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011
Poster of The Lady
The Lady
David Thewlis was 48 in The Lady as 'Michael Aris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2011
Poster of Anonymous
Anonymous
David Thewlis was 48 in Anonymous as 'William Cecil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 2011
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
David Thewlis was 48 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 as 'Remus Lupin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 12 2011
Poster of The Organ Grinder's Monkey
The Organ Grinder's Monkey
David Thewlis was 48 in The Organ Grinder's Monkey as 'Pablo (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 2011
Poster of How to Get a Head in Sculpture
How to Get a Head in Sculpture
David Thewlis was 47 in How to Get a Head in Sculpture as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 2011
Poster of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
David Thewlis was 47 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 as 'Remus Lupin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 17 2010
Poster of London Boulevard
London Boulevard
David Thewlis was 47 in London Boulevard as 'Jordan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 2010
Poster of Mr. Nice
Mr. Nice
David Thewlis was 47 in Mr. Nice as 'Jim McCann'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 2010
Poster of Athena
Athena
David Thewlis was 47 in Athena as 'Chuck'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 2010
Poster of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
David Thewlis was 46 in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince as 'Remus Lupin'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 2009
Poster of Veronika Decides to Die
Veronika Decides to Die
David Thewlis was 46 in Veronika Decides to Die as 'Dr. Blake'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2009
Poster of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
David Thewlis was 45 in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 2008
Poster of The Inner Life of Martin Frost
The Inner Life of Martin Frost
David Thewlis was 44 in The Inner Life of Martin Frost as 'Martin Frost'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2007
Poster of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
David Thewlis was 44 in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as 'Remus Lupin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 08 2007
Poster of The Omen
The Omen
David Thewlis was 43 in The Omen as 'Keith Jennings'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of Basic Instinct 2
Basic Instinct 2
David Thewlis was 43 in Basic Instinct 2 as 'Roy Washburn'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 2006
Poster of The New World
The New World
David Thewlis was 42 in The New World as 'Wingfield'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2005
Poster of All the Invisible Children
All the Invisible Children
David Thewlis was 42 in All the Invisible Children as 'Jonathan (segment "Jonathan")'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 2005
Poster of Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of Heaven
David Thewlis was 42 in Kingdom of Heaven as 'Hospitaler'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 03 2005
Poster of The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
The Magic Touch of Harry Potter
David Thewlis was 41 in The Magic Touch of Harry Potter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 2004
Poster of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
David Thewlis was 41 in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as 'Remus Lupin'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of Little Wolf's Book of Badness
Little Wolf's Book of Badness
David Thewlis was 40 in Little Wolf's Book of Badness as 'Mr. Twister (voice)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 08 2003
Poster of Timeline
Timeline
David Thewlis was 40 in Timeline as 'Robert Doniger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003
Poster of Cheeky
Cheeky
David Thewlis was 40 in Cheeky as 'Harry Sankey'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 2003
Poster of D.I.Y. Hard
D.I.Y. Hard
David Thewlis was 39 in D.I.Y. Hard as 'Man'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 30 2002
Poster of Discovering Dinotopia
Discovering Dinotopia
David Thewlis was 39 in Discovering Dinotopia as 'Cyrus'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 07 2002
Poster of Dinotopia
Dinotopia
David Thewlis was 38 in Dinotopia as 'Cyrus Crabb'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 2002
Poster of Hamilton Mattress
Hamilton Mattress
David Thewlis was 38 in Hamilton Mattress as 'Hamilton Mattress (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of Goodbye Charlie Bright
Goodbye Charlie Bright
David Thewlis was 38 in Goodbye Charlie Bright as 'Charlie's Dad'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 11 2001
Poster of Endgame
Endgame
David Thewlis was 37 in Endgame as 'Clov'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 2000
Poster of Gangster No. 1
Gangster No. 1
David Thewlis was 37 in Gangster No. 1 as 'Freddie Mays'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 2000
Poster of The Miracle Maker
The Miracle Maker
David Thewlis was 37 in The Miracle Maker as 'Judas Iscariot (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2000
Poster of Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?
David Thewlis was 36 in Whatever Happened to Harold Smith? as 'Nesbit'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 2000
Poster of Love Story
Love Story
David Thewlis was 35 in Love Story as 'Dealer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Divorcing Jack
Divorcing Jack
David Thewlis was 35 in Divorcing Jack as 'Dan Starkey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1998
Poster of The Big Lebowski
The Big Lebowski
David Thewlis was 34 in The Big Lebowski as 'Knox Harrington'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1998
Poster of Besieged
Besieged
David Thewlis was 34 in Besieged as 'Jason Kinsky'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1998
Poster of Seven Years in Tibet
Seven Years in Tibet
David Thewlis was 34 in Seven Years in Tibet as 'Peter Aufschnaiter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1997
Poster of American Perfekt
American Perfekt
David Thewlis was 34 in American Perfekt as 'Santini'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1997
Poster of The Making of 'DragonHeart'
The Making of 'DragonHeart'
David Thewlis was 33 in The Making of 'DragonHeart' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 1997
Poster of The Island of Dr. Moreau
The Island of Dr. Moreau
David Thewlis was 33 in The Island of Dr. Moreau as 'Douglas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1996
Poster of DragonHeart
DragonHeart
David Thewlis was 33 in DragonHeart as 'King Einon'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1996
Poster of James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
David Thewlis was 33 in James and the Giant Peach as 'Earthworm (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1996
Poster of Restoration
Restoration
David Thewlis was 32 in Restoration as 'John Pearce'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995
Poster of Total Eclipse
Total Eclipse
David Thewlis was 32 in Total Eclipse as 'Paul Verlaine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1995
Poster of Dreamtown: A Brief Anatomy of Blackpool
Dreamtown: A Brief Anatomy of Blackpool
David Thewlis was 31 in Dreamtown: A Brief Anatomy of Blackpool as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 29 1994
Poster of Black Beauty
Black Beauty
David Thewlis was 31 in Black Beauty as 'Jerry Barker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1994
Poster of Naked
Naked
David Thewlis was 30 in Naked as 'Johnny'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 14 1993
Poster of The Trial
The Trial
David Thewlis was 30 in The Trial as 'Franz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Damage
Damage
David Thewlis was 29 in Damage as 'Detective'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1992
Poster of Black and Blue
Black and Blue
David Thewlis was 29 in Black and Blue as 'Crematorium Attendant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1992
Poster of Swords at Teatime
Swords at Teatime
David Thewlis was 29 in Swords at Teatime as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 14 1992
Poster of Afraid of the Dark
Afraid of the Dark
David Thewlis was 28 in Afraid of the Dark as 'Locksmith / Tom Miller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1991
Poster of Journey to Knock
Journey to Knock
David Thewlis was 28 in Journey to Knock as 'Terry'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of Filipina Dreamgirls
Filipina Dreamgirls
David Thewlis was 28 in Filipina Dreamgirls as 'Tim Shanks'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1991
Poster of Skulduggery
Skulduggery
David Thewlis was 28 in Skulduggery as 'Tony'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1991
Poster of Life Is Sweet
Life Is Sweet
David Thewlis was 27 in Life Is Sweet as 'Nicola's Lover'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990
Poster of Resurrected
Resurrected
David Thewlis was 25 in Resurrected as 'Kevin Deakin'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1989
Poster of Vroom
Vroom
David Thewlis was 25 in Vroom as 'Ringe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 1988
Poster of Deep Red Instant Love
Deep Red Instant Love
David Thewlis was 24 in Deep Red Instant Love
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of Little Dorrit
Little Dorrit
David Thewlis was 24 in Little Dorrit as 'George Braddle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1987
Poster of The Short & Curlies
The Short & Curlies
David Thewlis was 24 in The Short & Curlies as 'Clive'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1987
Poster of Road
Road
David Thewlis was 24 in Road as 'Joey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of Littlemouth
Littlemouth
David Thewlis will be 61+ in Littlemouth
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Sherlock & Daughter
Sherlock & Daughter
David Thewlis will be 0+ in Sherlock & Daughter as 'Sherlock Holmes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 16 2025
Poster of KAOS
KAOS
David Thewlis was 61+ in KAOS as 'Hades'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 29 2024
Poster of The Artful Dodger
The Artful Dodger
David Thewlis was 60+ in The Artful Dodger as 'Norbert Fagin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 29 2023
Poster of The Sandman
The Sandman
David Thewlis was 59+ in The Sandman as 'John Dee'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 05 2022
Poster of Human Resources
Human Resources
David Thewlis was 58+ in Human Resources as 'Memory Bank Manager (voice), Lionel St. Swithens (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 18 2022
Poster of Landscapers
Landscapers
David Thewlis was 58+ in Landscapers as 'Christopher Edwards'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 06 2021
Poster of Barkskins
Barkskins
David Thewlis was 57+ in Barkskins as 'Claude Trepagny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 2020
Poster of The Feed
The Feed
David Thewlis was 56+ in The Feed as 'Lawrence Hatfield'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 2019
Poster of Big Mouth
Big Mouth
David Thewlis was 54+ in Big Mouth as 'Shame Wizard (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2017
Poster of Fargo
Fargo
David Thewlis was 51+ in Fargo as 'V.M. Vargas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2014
Poster of The Street
The Street
David Thewlis was 43+ in The Street as 'Joe Jennerson / Harry Jennerson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 13 2006
Poster of Dinotopia
Dinotopia
David Thewlis was 39+ in Dinotopia as 'Cyrus Crabb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 12 2002
Poster of Dandelion Dead
Dandelion Dead
David Thewlis was 31+ in Dandelion Dead as 'Oswald Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 30 1994
Poster of Frank Stubbs Promotes
Frank Stubbs Promotes
David Thewlis was 30+ in Frank Stubbs Promotes as 'Mike Bence'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 1993
Poster of Prime Suspect
Prime Suspect
David Thewlis was 28+ in Prime Suspect as 'James Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1991
Poster of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
David Thewlis was 26+ in Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit as 'Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 10 1990
Poster of A Bit of a Do
A Bit of a Do
David Thewlis was 25+ in A Bit of a Do
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1989
Poster of Valentine Park
Valentine Park
David Thewlis was 24+ in Valentine Park as 'Max'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 19 1987
Poster of The Singing Detective
The Singing Detective
David Thewlis was 23+ in The Singing Detective as 'Second Soldier'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
David Thewlis was 18+ in Only Fools and Horses
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1981