Damian Lewis

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Birthdate: Feb 11, 1971

Birthplace: St. John's Wood, London, England, UK

Damian Lewis was born on February 11, 1971, in St. John's Wood, London, England, to Charlotte Mary (Bowater), from an upper-class background, and J. Watcyn Lewis, a city broker whose own parents were Welsh. He was raised on Abbey Road in London until the age of 8 with his siblings Gareth, William, and Amanda. In 1979, he was sent to Ashdown House boarding school, then was educated at Eton College. At age 16, he formed his own theater company, then worked in South London, then traveled around Africa. From 1990 to 1993, he studied at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, alongside Daniel Craig and Joseph Fiennes. Among his teachers was RSC stalwart Colin McCormack. Lewis graduated in 1993, and worked on the stage, particularly with the Royal Shakespeare Company. There he was seen by director Steven Spielberg, who subsequently cast him as Richard Winters in the HBO/BBC miniseries Band of Brothers (2001), for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe, among other awards. Lewis continues his career in films, TV, and theater.

Known For

Band of Brothers
Band of Brothers

(2001)

Dreamcatcher
Dreamcatcher

(2003)

Stormbreaker
Stormbreaker

(2006)

Damian Lewis Movies

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Previous (25)

  • 2026 |

    Pressure

    asBernard 'Monty' Montgomery
  • 2025 |

    Fackham Hall

    asLord Davenport
  • 2025 |

    Orwell: 2 + 2 = 5

    asGeorge Orwell
  • 2024 |
    The Radleysas Peter Radley
  • 2021 |

    Dream Horse

    asHoward Davies
  • 2019 |
    Run This Townas Rob
  • 2019 |

    Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

    asSteve McQueen
  • 2018 |
    The Official Film of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russiaas Narrator
  • 2015 |
    Queen of the Desertas Richard Wylie
  • 2014 |
    The Silent Stormas Balor
  • 2013 |
    Romeo & Julietas Lord Capulet
  • 2012 |
    The Sweeneyas DCI Frank Haskins
  • 2012 |
    Dick Winters: Hang Toughas Narrator
  • 2011 |
    Willas Gareth
  • 2011 |
    Your Highnessas Boremont
  • 2008 |
    The Escapistas Rizza
  • 2007 |
    The Bakeras Milo 'The Baker' Shakespeare
  • 2006 |
    The Situationas Dan Murphy
  • 2006 |
    Stormbreakeras Yassen Gregorovich
  • 2005 |
    Chromophobiaas Marcus Aylesbury
  • 2005 |
    An Unfinished Lifeas Gary Winston
  • 2004 |
    Keaneas William Keane
  • 2004 |
    Bridesas Norman Harris
  • 2003 |
    Dreamcatcheras Jonesy
  • 1997 |
    Robinson Crusoeas Patrick Connor
Damian Lewis: Biography, Movies, Net Worth & Photos