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John Hannah Biography

Birth Name:John David Hannah

Birth Place:East Kilbride, Scotland

Profession Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Has served as an advocate for Oxfam's Cut Conflict Campaign
  • In 1995, he won the Best Actor Award at the Stockholm Film Festival
  • Studied acting at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
  • In 1996, he got married to fellow actor Joanna Roth
  • Before becoming interested in acting, he worked as apprentice electrician for four years
  • Often takes on the role of mischievous characters who tend to cause trouble for others around them
  • Was in contention for the role of Charlie in "Lost," but lost out on the part to Dominic Monaghan

Awards

  • 1995BAFTA Film Award-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Supporting Actor - Action: nominated
  • 2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Drama Series: nominated