David Wenham

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

September 21, 1965 · Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

David Wenham is an Australian actor whose career includes film, television, and stage. Trained at the University of Western Sydney, he gained recognition in SeaChange before moving to international productions. He played Faramir in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and appeared in films such as 300 and Van Helsing. Wenham has also lent his voice to narration and documentary work, while returning frequently to theater in Sydney and Melbourne. His career reflects a balance between mainstream franchises and more intimate projects in Australian cinema and television.