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Henry Ian Cusick Biography

Birth Name:Henry Ian Cusick Chávez

Birth Place:Trujillo, Peru

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in Television for "Lost" in 2009
  • Won an Audience Award at the Hawaii International Film Festival for Best Short Film for "dress" in 2013
  • Was nominated for two Golden Nymph Awards at the Monte-Carlo TV Festival for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for "Lost" in 2007 and 2009
  • Studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
  • Married Annie Wood in 1992 and has three children with her
  • Made his first appearance on-screen in a 1993 episode of the series "Taggart․"
  • His introduction to acting came in a production of the "Christmas Panto" at the Citizens' Theatre in Glasgow
  • Started out as a stage actor who appeared in productions of "The Picture of Dorian Gray," "The Country Wife," and "Hamlet․"
  • Best known for portraying the character Desmond Hume in the series "Lost․"
  • Has performed at the Royal National Theatre, the Liverpool Playhouse, Babel Theatre Company and the Royal Shakespeare Company

Awards

  • 2006Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: winner
  • 2006OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2007Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2008INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2009Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2009Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Guest Actor: nominated
  • 2010INOCA TV-Best Guest Actor in a Drama or Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Audience Award-Best Short Film: winner
  • 2019Jury Award-Best Actor: winner