David Thewlis

Cast · Director · Writer

Born

March 20, 1963 · Blackpool, Lancashire, England, UK

Birth name

David Wheeler

David Thewlis is an English actor whose career spans film, television, and stage. Born in Blackpool, Lancashire, he trained at the Guildhall School of Drama after initially pursuing music. Thewlis gained critical recognition for his lead role in Naked (1993), earning several awards, and has since appeared in diverse projects including Restoration, DragonHeart, Black Beauty, and the Harry Potter series as Professor Remus Lupin. His work emphasizes character depth, narrative engagement, and versatility across genres. Thewlis continues to act in both television and feature films, including FX's Fargo, maintaining sustained professional presence.