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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 62 years old

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Avatar: Fire and Ash

David Thewlis was 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 62 in The Thing with Feathers as 'Crow (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 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

David Thewlis was 59 in Enola Holmes 2 as 'Grail'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2022

Poster of 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

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

David Thewlis was 54 in The Mercy as 'Rodney Hallworth'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2018

Poster of 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

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

David Thewlis was 52 in Anomalisa as 'Michael Stone (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 2015

Poster of Regression

David Thewlis was 52 in Regression as 'Professor Kenneth Raines'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2015

Poster of 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

David Thewlis was 52 in Legend as 'Leslie Payne'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 09 2015

Poster of Queen & Country

Queen & Country

David Thewlis was 51 in Queen & Country as 'Sargeant Major Bradley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 07 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: Fri, Nov 07 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 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

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

David Thewlis was 48 in War Horse as 'Lyons'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 2011

Poster of The Lady

David Thewlis was 48 in The Lady as 'Michael Aris'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 30 2011

Poster of 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

David Thewlis was 47 in Mr. Nice as 'Jim McCann'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 2010

Poster of 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

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 All the Invisible Children

All the Invisible Children

David Thewlis was 42 in All the Invisible Children as 'Jonathan (segment "Jonathan")'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 2006

Poster of The New World

David Thewlis was 42 in The New World as 'Wingfield'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 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

David Thewlis was 40 in Timeline as 'Robert Doniger'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 26 2003

Poster of Cheeky

David Thewlis was 40 in Cheeky as 'Harry Sankey'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 2003

Poster of 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

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

David Thewlis was 37 in Endgame as 'Clov'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 10 2000

Poster of 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

David Thewlis was 35 in Love Story as 'Dealer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Poster of 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

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

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

David Thewlis was 32 in Restoration as 'John Pearce'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1995

Poster of 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

David Thewlis was 31 in Black Beauty as 'Jerry Barker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1994

Poster of Naked

David Thewlis was 30 in Naked as 'Johnny'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 1993

Poster of The Trial

David Thewlis was 30 in The Trial as 'Franz'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993

Poster of Damage

David Thewlis was 29 in Damage as 'Detective'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1992

Poster of 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

David Thewlis was 28 in Skulduggery as 'Tony'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 29 1991

Poster of Life Is Sweet

David Thewlis was 27 in Life Is Sweet as 'Nicola's Lover'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1990

Poster of Resurrected

David Thewlis was 25 in Resurrected as 'Kevin Deakin'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 12 1989

Poster of 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

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

David Thewlis was 24 in Road as 'Joey'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1987

Poster of Radio Pictures

David Thewlis was 22 in Radio Pictures as 'JIM 'Grams''.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 16 1985

Poster of Littlemouth

David Thewlis will be 62+ in Littlemouth

Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dirty Business

David Thewlis was 62+ in Dirty Business

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 23 2026

Poster of Sherlock & Daughter

Sherlock & Daughter

David Thewlis was 62+ in Sherlock & Daughter as 'Sherlock Holmes'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 16 2025

Poster of 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

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

David Thewlis was 58+ in Landscapers as 'Christopher Edwards'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 06 2021

Poster of Barkskins

David Thewlis was 57+ in Barkskins as 'Claude Trepagny'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 25 2020

Poster of 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

David Thewlis was 54+ in Big Mouth as 'Shame Wizard (voice), '.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 2017

Poster of 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

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

David Thewlis was 39+ in Dinotopia as 'Cyrus Crabb'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 12 2002

Poster of 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

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

David Thewlis was 25+ in A Bit of a Do

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1989

Poster of 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 'Soldier'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986

Poster of Screen Two

David Thewlis was 21+ in Screen Two as 'Franz'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 06 1985

Poster of Only Fools and Horses

Only Fools and Horses

David Thewlis was 18+ in Only Fools and Horses as 'Stew'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1981