David Wenham

David Wenham as Faramir in New Line's The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers - 2002 Photo: Pierre Vinet

Biography

Born 09/21/1965

Up until 2001, actor David Wenham remained largely unknown outside of his native Australia. But with a small role in "Moulin Rouge!", a key supporting performance in "Russian Doll" and leads in the art-house fare "Better Than Sex" and "Dust,” the handsome, red-haired actor offered displays of...
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Awards

  • In 2004, received Critics' Choice Award for Best Acting Ensemble
  • In 2004, received Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
  • In 2003, received National Board of Review Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble

Highlights

  • In 2009, Cast as a member of American bank robber John Dillinger's crew in Michael Mann's 1930s gangland flick "Public Enemies"
  • In 2008, Co-starred with Hugh Jackman in the Baz Luhrmann-directed epic "Australia"
  • In 2007, Narrated and appeared in the film "300"

Family & Companions

  • Kate Agnew: together since c. 1994
  • Peter Wenham: brother (Older)
  • Helen Wenham: sister (Older)

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