Hugh Dancy Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for Satellite Awards in 2006 and 2009 for his roles in "Elizabeth I" and "Adam․"
• Was nominated for a Saturn Award in 2014 for Best Actor in a Television Series for his role in "Hannibal․"
• Was nominated for a 2011 Gotham Award for best ensemble cast for his role in "Martha Marcy May Marlene․"
• Earned a degree in English literature and language from Oxford University
• Married actress Claire Danes in 2009
• Received his first TV role in "Trial and Retribution II․"
• Worked as a waiter and bartender in London before getting his break in British TV
• A chance conversation in a café led him to meet casting director Ros Hubbard and agent Dallas Smith, who signed him
• Was a lead in Burberry's 2004 advertising campaign
• Recognized for his role as Will Graham on "Hannibal" and as Kurt Schmid on "Black Hawk Down․"
• Attended Ranger boot camp in Georgia for a week to work alongside Ranger medics in combat scenarios to prepare for his role in "Black Hawk Down․"