David Wenham

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David Wenham

David Wenham in Answered by Fire (2006).
Born: September 21, 1965 (age 41)
Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
Occupation: Actor

For another person sharing this name see David Wenham (Theologian).

David Wenham, (born 21 September 1965) is an Australian actor who has appeared in movies, television series and theatre productions.

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Born in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia; Wenham's television credits include several telemovies, such as his AFI award winning role in the 1996 telemovie Simone de Beauvoir's Babies; and his role as the outwardly laid back but deeply enigmatic diver Dan Della Bosca in the 1998 and 1999 seasons of the highly successful ABC television series SeaChange. His role as "Diver Dan" has made the actor something of a sex symbol.

A portrait of David Wenham by artist Adam Cullen won the Archibald Prize in 2000.

In film, Wenham seems to have been more successful in Australia than abroad. Australian films Wenham has starred in include the critically acclaimed The Boys (1998) based on the play of the same name premiered at Griffin Theatre Company and in turn based on the Anita Cobby murder; Molokai (1999), based on the life of Father Damien; The Bank (2001); Gettin' Square (2003) and Three Dollars (2005).

Wenham has periodically appeared in Hollywood films. The film role for which he is most known for worldwide is the fictional character Faramir, son of Denethor, in New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. He was also seen in Van Helsing playing Hugh Jackman's sidekick, Friar Carl. His character, Dilios, narrated the movie 300. Minor roles of Wenham's in overseas films include in The Crocodile Hunter as a park ranger, and briefly in Moulin Rouge! as Audrey.

Wenham stars in the music video for Alex Lloyd's single Brand New Day.

He has one daughter, Eliza Jane, with his longtime girlfriend, Kate Agnew.

Wenham read a poem by Rupert McCall at the memorial service for Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. The poem was entitled "The Crocodiles are Crying".

  • In 1999 he presented the Village Roadshow Pictures Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
  • Before acting, David used to call bingo in Sydney's Marrickville Town hall, then was an insurance clerk.
  • Was cast in The Lord of the Rings because of his resemblance to his on-screen brother, Sean Bean. As Wenham notes, they both have big noses.
  • Has been voted Australia's sexiest man alive.
  • His nickname, "Daisy", originates from his childhood. His sisters called him Dais or Daze for short. Then someone added a "y" and the rest is history.
  • 2003 Green Room Award nominee for his work in an Australian stage production of "True West."
  • Has appeared with two of 2001's Best Supporting Actor Nominees. That year's winner was Jim Broadbent, with whom he appeared in Moulin Rouge. The other was Ian McKellen, who reprised his Oscar-nominated role opposite Wenham in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
  • He stands 6'0" tall.

David Wenham as Faramir
David Wenham as Faramir

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