How old is David Thewlis?

David Thewlis is 62 years old (born March 20, 1963).

Is David Thewlis still alive?

Yes, David Thewlis is still alive as of 2026, aged 62.

What is David Thewlis's real name?

David Thewlis's full birth name is D. Thewlis.

Where is David Thewlis from?

David Thewlis is from Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK, United Kingdom.

What generation is David Thewlis?

David Thewlis is a Baby Boomer, born in 1963.

David Thewlis

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David Thewlis is one of the most recognized British Actors of the Baby Boomer generation.

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. He has received the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor and nominations for two BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Award, Primetime Emmy Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Thewlis made his film debut in Little Dorrit (1987) and acted in the Mike Leigh films Life is Sweet (1990) and Naked (1993), winning the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for the latter.

"His raw and unforgettable performance as Johnny in Mike Leigh's 1993 film 'Naked' earned him the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor." — About David Thewlis

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Born

Years in career44 years active

March 20th, 1963

Birthplace

Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

Known for

🎭 Actor

Nationality

United Kingdom

Generation

Baby Boomer

Career

44 years

Region

Europe

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How David Thewlis compares to other Actors

🎂David Thewlis is 9 years older than the average Actor

Metric	David Thewlis	Avg Actor	Difference
Age	62	53	+9 yrs
Career length	44 yrs	~35 yrs	+9 yrs
Based on 3888 Actor profiles in our database

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Facts about David Thewlis

Did you know?

Did you know that David Thewlis, known for his intense dramatic roles, also directed the 1995 British comedy film 'Cheeky'?

5 Lesser-known facts

Thewlis is an accomplished author, having published his surreal novel 'The Late Hector Kipling' in 2007.
He initially trained as a musician, playing guitar in a punk rock band called QED before pursuing acting.
He voiced the cynical and often inappropriate 'Shame Wizard' in the popular animated series 'Big Mouth'.
Thewlis was once considered for the role of Quirrell in 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone' before playing Lupin.
He changed his birth name, David Wheeler, to David Thewlis to avoid confusion with another registered actor.

Career highlight

His raw and unforgettable performance as Johnny in Mike Leigh's 1993 film 'Naked' earned him the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor. This role solidified his reputation as a formidable character actor capable of portraying complex, unsettling characters with profound depth.

Legacy

Thewlis leaves a legacy as a versatile and distinctive character actor, renowned for bringing intensity and nuance to a wide array of roles across genres. His memorable performances have enriched both independent cinema and major blockbusters.