Dominic West
Dominic Gerard Francis Eagleton West is an English actor, director, and musician. He is best known for playing Jimmy McNulty in HBO's The Wire (2002–2008), Noah Solloway in Showtime's The Affair (2014–2019), the latter of which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama nomination, Ebenezer Scrooge's nephew Fred in A Christmas Carol (1999, with Patrick Stewart as Scrooge), and Charles, Prince of Wales, in the Netflix drama The Crown (2022–present).
West was born in Sheffield, England, in 1969. He is the sixth of seven children born to Irish parents. He studied English literature at Trinity College Dublin and drama at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.
West began his acting career in theater, appearing in productions of "Hamlet" and "Oedipus Rex." He made his film debut in 1995 with a small role in the film "The Boxer."
West's breakthrough role came in 2002, when he was cast as Jimmy McNulty in the HBO series The Wire. The Wire is considered one of the greatest television shows of all time, and West's performance as McNulty was critically acclaimed.
West has since starred in a number of other successful films and television shows, including "300," "The Hour," "The Affair," and "The Crown." He is a versatile actor who is equally comfortable in both dramatic and comedic roles.
West is also a talented musician. He plays the guitar and piano, and he has released two albums of his own music.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 19.525 |
Birthday | 1969-10-15 |
Place of Birth | Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK |
Also Known As | Доминик Уэст, 도미닉 웨스트, |
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Hannibal Rising
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300
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The Forgotten
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2002
Chicago
7.1/2589
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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28 Days
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Richard III
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Mona Lisa Smile
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Centurion
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Punisher: War Zone
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Rock Star
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The Tale of Thomas Burberry
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A Christmas Carol
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True Blue
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From Time to Time
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John Carter
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Johnny English Reborn
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The Awakening
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The Gambler
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Burton and Taylor
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6/3
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Pride
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The UK Gold
6/3
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E=MC²
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Testament of Youth
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Genius
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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Money Monster
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Arthur Christmas
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Muse of Fire
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Jackboots on Whitehall
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The Square
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The Finish Line
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Anjelica Huston on James Joyce: A Shout in the Street
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Gauguin: A Dangerous Life
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7/1
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