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Damian Lewis Biography

Birth Name:Damian Watcyn Lewis

Birth Place:London, England

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has served as a trade justice ambassador for the charity Christian Aid
Was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2014
Was the subject of the "Do a good dead for Damian" campaign, which asked fans of the actor to perform an act of kindness in honor of Lewis's birthday
Participated in the 2006 Soccer Aid event, helping raise funds for UNICEF
Graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London
Got married to actress Helen McCrory in 2007
Started out acting with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Formed his own theatre company at the age of 16

Awards

2002Golden FIPA-TV Series and Serials: Actor: winner
2002Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2002OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2002Golden Satellite Award-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2005Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Actor: nominated
2005VVFP Award-Best Performance: nominated
2011IGN Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2012Dagger-Best Leading Actor: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2012INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2012Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: winner
2012TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated
2012TV Guide Award-Favorite Villain: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Dagger-Best Leading Actor: nominated
2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Dorian Award-TV Performance of the Year - Actor: winner
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: winner
2013Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2013TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie: nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2016Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2020CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: nominated
2023BAFTA TV Award-Mini-Series: nominated
2024Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2025BAFTA TV Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
2025Critics' Choice Documentary Award-Best Narration: winner
2025SLFCA Award-Best Vocal Performance: nominated