David Thewlis

Actor, Writer, Director

Birthdate: Mar 20, 1963

Birthplace: Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

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 roles in films and TV until he took the main role in Naked (1993). The film won him several awards including the New York Critics Award. He has since been in many other films including DragonHeart (1996), Restoration (1995), Black Beauty (1994) and he took the part of Professor Remus John Lupin in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) and its sequels.

Recently, he starred in the third season of FX's Fargo (2014).

He lived with the British actress Anna Friel from 2001-2010. They have a daughter, Gracie Ellen Mary, born July 9, 2005.

David Thewlis Movies

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2026 |
Signal One
Signal One
2026
1h 27m
Mystery, Sci-Fi
4.7
It tells the story of a computer scientist who is recruited by a tech billionaire to work on a project that could change humanity's place in the universe.
2025 |
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Avatar: Fire and Ash
2025
PG-13
3h 17m
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
7.2
Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges.
asPeylak
2025 |
The Thing with Feathers
The Thing with Feathers
2025
R
1h 38m
Drama
6.4
After a tragic loss, a grieving father tries to raise his young sons whilst dealing with an unlikely, unpredictable and uninvited houseguest.
asVoice of Crow
2023 |
The Amazing Maurice
The Amazing Maurice
2023
PG
1h 33m
Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
6.2
A streetwise cat and his gang of rats come up with the perfect money making scheme.
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asBoss Man
2022 |
Enola Holmes 2as Grail
2020 |
I'm Thinking of Ending Thingsas Father
2019 |
Guest of Honouras Jim
2019 |
Rare Beastsas Vic
2018 |
The Mercy
The Mercy
2018
Other
1h 52m
Adventure, Biography, Drama, Mystery
6
The incredible story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The struggles he confronted on the journey while his family awaited his return is one of the most enduring mysteries of recent times.
asRodney Hallworth
2017 |
Harry Potter: A History of Magic
2017 |
Justice League
Justice League
2017
2h
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
6
Steppenwolf and his Parademons return after eons to capture Earth. However, Batman seeks the help of Wonder Woman to recruit and assemble Flash, Cyborg and Aquaman to fight the powerful new enemy.
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asAres
2017 |
Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
2017
2h 21m
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, War
7.3
When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny.
asSir Patrick
2016 |
Regression
Regression
2016
R
1h 46m
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
5.6
A detective and a psychoanalyst uncover evidence of a satanic cult while investigating a young woman's terrifying past.
asKenneth Raines
2015 |
Anomalisa
Anomalisa
2015
R
1h 30m
Animation, Comedy, Drama, Romance
7.2
A man crippled by the mundanity of his life experiences something out of the ordinary.
asMichael Stone
2014 |
Queen & Countryas Sargeant Major Bradley
2014 |
Stonehearst Asylumas Mickey Finn
2014 |
The Theory of Everythingas Dennis Sciama
2013 |
The Zero Theoremas Joby
2013 |
The Fifth Estateas Nick Davies
2013 |
RED 2
RED 2
2013
PG-13
1h 56m
Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller
6.6
Retired CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device.
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asThe Frog
2011 |
The Ladyas Michael Aris
2011 |
War Horse
War Horse
2011
PG-13
2h 26m
Adventure, Drama, War
7.2
A young farm boy enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. His hopeful journey takes him out of England and onto the front lines as the war rages on.
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asLyons
2010 |
London Boulevardas Jordan
2011 |
Anonymousas William Cecil
2010 |
Mr. Niceas Jim McCann
2008 |
The Boy in the Striped Pajamasas Father
2007 |
The Inner Life of Martin Frostas Martin Frost
2006 |
The Omenas Keith Jennings
2006 |
Basic Instinct 2as Roy Washburn
2005 |
The New Worldas Wingfield
2005 |
Kingdom of Heavenas Hospitaler
2005 |
Kingdom of Heaven
Kingdom of Heaven
2005
R
2h 24m
Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
7.3
Balian of Ibelin travels to Jerusalem during the Crusades of the 12th century, and there he finds himself as the defender of the city and its people.
asHospitaler
2003 |
Cheekyas Harry Sankey
2003 |
Timelineas Robert Doniger
2000 |
Gangster No. 1as Freddie Mays
2001 |
Goodbye Charlie Brightas Dad
1999 |
Whatever Happened to Harold Smith?as Nesbit
1998 |
Besiegedas Jason Kinsky
1998 |
Divorcing Jackas Dan Starkey
1997 |
American Perfektas Santini
1997 |
Seven Years in Tibetas Peter Aufschnaiter
1996 |
The Island of Dr. Moreauas Douglas
1996 |
DragonHeartas Einon
1996 |
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach
1996
PG
1h 19m
Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical
6.7
An orphan who lives with his two cruel aunts befriends anthropomorphic bugs who live inside a giant peach, and they embark on a journey to New York City.
asEarthworm
1995 |
Restorationas Pearce
1995 |
Total Eclipseas Paul Verlaine
1994 |
Dreamtown: A Brief Anatomy of Blackpool
1994 |
Black Beautyas Jerry Barker
1993 |
Nakedas Johnny
1991 |
Afraid of the Darkas Locksmith
1990 |
Life Is Sweetas Nicola's Lover
1990 |
Vroomas Ringe
1989 |
Resurrectedas Kevin Deakin
1962 |
The Trial
The Trial
1962
Other
1h 59m
Drama, Mystery, Thriller
7.6
An unassuming office worker is arrested and stands trial, but he is never made aware of his charges.
asFranz