Hugh Dancy

Birth Name:

Hugh Michael Horace Dancy

Birth Place:

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

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
A chance conversation in a café led him to meet casting director Ros Hubbard and agent Dallas Smith, who signed him
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
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․"

2006Gold Derby TV Award - TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor:Nominated
2006OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries:Nominated
2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie:Nominated
2006Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2009Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama:Nominated
2011Gotham Independent Film Award - Best Ensemble Performance:Nominated
2012Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actor:Nominated
2013IGN Award - Best TV Actor:Nominated
2013INOCA TV - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
2014Saturn Award - Best Actor on Television:Nominated
2014Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2014INOCA TV - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2015Saturn Award - Best Actor on Television:Winner
2015Chainsaw Award - Best TV Actor:Nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2016Chainsaw Award - Best TV Actor:Nominated
2016Silver Logie - Most Outstanding Actor:Nominated
2016iHorror Award - Best Male Performance - Horror Series:Nominated

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