Big, buff and beautiful, Purcell became an actor after a career as a landscaper. He studied alongside Hugh Jackman and worked both on stage and TV before landing a supporting part in the Hollywood blockbuster
Mission Impossible II. A leading role on
John Doe followed but the action series only lasted one season. After a memorable stint on
North Shore (which made great use of his swimsuit-friendly frame), he captured attention as a wrongfully convicted inmate sitting on death row in
Prison Break.
Dominic Purcell Fast Facts:- Was born in England and moved to Australia at the age of 2.
- Played rugby while growing up in Australia.
- Studied acting at the Australian Theatre for Young People and the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
- Landed his first acting role in 1997 on the Australian TV series Raw FM.
- Won the Green Card lottery to work in the U.S.
- Is an avid surfer.
- Dominic Purcell Relationships:
- Audrey Purcell - Daughter
- Gus Purcell - Son
- Joseph Purcell - Son
- Lily Purcell - Daughter
- Rebecca Purcell - Wife (separated)
