Age, Biography, and Wiki
Damian Lewis was born on February 11, 1971. He is widely recognized for his versatility as an actor, with notable performances in television and film. Lewis's biography is marked by his early stage work and subsequent rise to fame through series like "Band of Brothers" and "Homeland." His Wikipedia page provides a detailed account of his life and career.
| Occupation | Film Producer |
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| Date of Birth | 11 February 1971 |
| Age | 54 Years |
| Birth Place | London, England |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
- Weight: Approximately 170 lbs (77 kg)
Though specific measurements might vary, Damian Lewis is known for his tall and lean physique.
| Height | 185 cm |
| Weight | 170 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Damian Lewis was married to actress Helen McCrory until her passing in 2021. They were a couple for over two decades and had two children together.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis and his wife Helen McCrory supported Feed NHS, a fundraiser to give food from high street restaurants to NHS staff. By April 2020, they had raised £1 million for the charity. The initiative started in London, but following its success, plans were announced to roll it out to other cities throughout the UK.
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| Husband | Helen McCrory (m. 2007-2021) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2024, Damian Lewis's net worth is estimated to be around $25 million. His salary for roles in series like "Billions" was reportedly about $250,000 per episode. His net worth has increased over the years, primarily due to his successful acting career.
Career, Business, and Investments
Damian Lewis's career has been illustrious, with early recognition for his role in the HBO series "Band of Brothers." He gained international acclaim for playing Nicholas Brody in "Homeland," earning him both an Emmy and Golden Globe Award. His portrayal of Bobby Axelrod in "Billions" further solidified his position as a leading actor in television. Lewis has also appeared in films like "Ocean's 8," contributing to his diverse and successful career.
At this time he was also working as an actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing among other roles Borgheim in Adrian Noble's production of Henrik Ibsen's Little Eyolf and Posthumus Leonatus in William Shakespeare's Cymbeline. He would later go on to star in another of Ibsen's plays, as Karsten Bernick in Pillars of the Community at the National Theatre in November 2005.
He also appeared in Jonathan Kent's production of Hamlet, playing Laertes. This production was seen by Steven Spielberg, who later cast Lewis as lead role Richard Winters, respected leader of Easy Company in Band of Brothers (2001), the first role of several that required him to have a credible American accent.
Social Network
Damian Lewis maintains a relatively low profile on social media platforms, focusing more on his professional engagements. However, his work and personal life are frequently covered in media and entertainment news.
His paternal grandparents were Welsh, and he says he considers himself "London Welsh". His maternal grandfather was Lt-Col. Sir Ian Bowater, Lord Mayor of London. And his great-great-grandfather was the eminent naval shipbuilder and philanthropist Sir Alfred Yarrow, 1st Baronet (see Yarrow Shipbuilders), who was of partial Sephardic Jewish descent. His brother is writer, producer, and director, Gareth Lewis. Lewis has said that he "went to English boarding schools and grew up around people very much like [his character] Soames and in a milieu very much like the Forsytes.
Education
Damian Lewis attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, where he honed his acting skills. This educational background has been instrumental in shaping his career.
He was educated at the independent Ashdown House School in Forest Row, East Sussex, then Eton College, and graduated B.A. from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1993.
Lewis once worked as a telemarketer selling car alarms. His first television appearance was as a medical student in "Hickory Dickory Dock", a feature-length episode of Agatha Christie's Poirot, an ITV Studios TV production, broadcast in 1995. He also appeared as a rakish student in an early episode of the drama series A Touch of Frost (1996). He appeared in Robinson Crusoe (1997) as Patrick Conner.
