DAVID THEWLIS
David Thewlis
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: March 20, 1963
Place of Birth: Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK
Biography
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.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Sherlock & DaughterSherlock Holmes
Crow (voice)
2025·
Avatar: Fire and AshPeylak
2024·
KAOSHades
2023·
The Artful DodgerNorbert Fagin
2022·
The SandmanJohn Dee
2022·
Human ResourcesLionel St. Swithens (voice), Memory Bank Manager (voice)
2022·
The Amazing MauriceBoss Man / Rat King (voice)
2021·
LandscapersChristopher Edwards
Ares
2021·
Rare BeastsVic
2020·
BarkskinsClaude Trepagny
Father
2020·
Guest of HonourJim
2020·
Eternal BeautyMike
2019·
The FeedLawrence Hatfield
Self (archive footage)
2018·
The MercyRodney Hallworth
2017·
Big MouthShame Wizard (voice)
2017·
Justice LeagueAres
Himself
2017·
Wonder WomanSir Patrick / Ares
2015·
AnomalisaMichael Stone (voice)
2015·
An Inspector CallsInspector Goole - The Inspector
2014·
FargoV.M. Vargas
2014·
Sunday RoastDick Puck
2014·
Queen & CountrySargeant Major Bradley
Norman
Self
2010·
AthenaChuck
2006·
The StreetJoe Jennerson / Harry Jennerson
Mr. Twister (voice)
2002·
DinotopiaCyrus Crabb, Cyrus Crabb
Cyrus
2002·
Hamilton MattressHamilton Mattress (voice)
1999·
Love StoryDealer
1998·
The Big LebowskiKnox Harrington
1997·
American PerfektSantini
1994·
Dandelion DeadOswald Martin
Mike Bence
1992·
Black and BlueCrematorium Attendant
1992·
Swords at TeatimeMike
1991·
Prime SuspectJames Jackson
1991·
SkulduggeryTony
1991·
Journey to KnockTerry
Doctor
1989·
A Bit of a Do1987·
Valentine ParkMax
1987·
Little DorritGeorge Braddle
1987·
The Short & CurliesClive
Soldier
1985·
Screen TwoFranz
1985·
Radio PicturesJIM 'Grams'
Stew
TBA·
Littlemouth2022·
Enola Holmes 2Grail
2015·
LegendLeslie Payne
2015·
RegressionProfessor Kenneth Raines
2015·
MacbethDuncan
2014·
Stonehearst AsylumMickey Finn
Dennis Sciama
2013·
The Fifth EstateNick Davies
2013·
The Zero TheoremJoby
2013·
RED 2The Frog
(archive footage)
Pablo (voice)
2011·
The LadyMichael Aris
2011·
War HorseLyons
2011·
AnonymousWilliam Cecil
Remus Lupin
2010·
London BoulevardJordan
2010·
Mr. NiceJim McCann
Remus Lupin
Dr. Blake
Remus Lupin
Father
Martin Frost
Remus Lupin
2006·
Basic Instinct 2Roy Washburn
2006·
The OmenKeith Jennings
2005·
The New WorldWingfield
Jonathan (segment "Jonathan")
2005·
Kingdom of HeavenHospitaler
Self
Remus Lupin
2003·
CheekyHarry Sankey
2003·
TimelineRobert Doniger
2002·
D.I.Y. HardMan
Charlie's Dad
Nesbit
2000·
EndgameClov
2000·
The Miracle MakerJudas Iscariot (voice)
2000·
Gangster No. 1Freddie Mays
1998·
BesiegedJason Kinsky
1998·
Divorcing JackDan Starkey
Self
1997·
Seven Years in TibetPeter Aufschnaiter
Douglas
1996·
DragonHeartKing Einon
Earthworm (voice)
1995·
Total EclipsePaul Verlaine
1995·
RestorationJohn Pearce
1994·
Black BeautyJerry Barker
1993·
The TrialFranz
1993·
NakedJohnny
1992·
DamageDetective
1991·
Filipina DreamgirlsTim Shanks
1991·
Afraid of the DarkLocksmith / Tom Miller
1990·
Life Is SweetNicola's Lover
1989·
ResurrectedKevin Deakin
1988·
VroomRinge
1987·
RoadJoey
Production
2014·
Sunday RoastWriter
2003·
CheekyWriter, Director
1995·
Hello, Hello, HelloWriter, Director