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Dominic Monaghan Biography

Birth Name:Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan

Birth Place:Berlin, Germany

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Supports many charities, including Epilepsy Action and Project Last Stand
Was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor on Television for his role in "Lost" from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films in 2005
Was nominated for a Golden Nymph Award for Best Acting by an Ensemble for "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival in 2007
Studied English literature, drama, and geography at Aquinas College
He made his TV series debut in "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" after he was scouted at the Manchester Youth Theatre
Best known for his roles in the film series "The Lord of the Rings" and the TV series "Lost․"
Got over his fear of heights by going bungee jumping with "Lord of the Rings" co-star Orlando Bloom
He was a regular in school plays like "Oliver Twist" and "A Christmas Carol․"
Wrote the pitch for his nature show "Wild Things" with independent producer Dave Brady
Appeared in the music video for Eminem and Rihanna's "Love the Way You Lie" with Megan Fox playing his girlfriend

Awards

2001ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2002ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2002Empire Award-Best Debut: nominated
2002PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2003Actor-Outstanding Performance by the Cast of a Theatrical Motion Picture: nominated
2003ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2003DVDX Award-Best Audio Commentary (New for DVD): nominated
2003Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2003NBR Award-Best Acting by an Ensemble: winner
2003OFCS Award-Best Ensemble: winner
2003PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2004Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2004Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: winner
2004Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2004PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Acting: nominated
2005Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
2005Prism Award-Performance in a Drama Series Storyline: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
2010People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Team: nominated
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Host or Panelist in a Non-Fiction Program: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program: nominated
2015Canadian Screen Award-Best Science or Nature Documentary Program or Series: nominated
2015Gold Panda-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series: nominated