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David Thewlis is a British actor, director, and screenwriter. He is best known for his roles in Harry Potter film series, Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Doctor Who. Thewlis has had a successful career in film, television, and theatre, appearing in a wide range of productions. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his performances.

Early Life

David Thewlis was born on March 20, 1963, in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England. He grew up in Bedlington, Northumberland, and attended Bedlington West End High School. Thewlis developed an interest in acting at an early age and began performing in school plays. He later studied English Literature and Theatre at the University of Leeds, graduating in 1985.

Career

Thewlis began his professional acting career in the late 1980s, appearing in various stage productions and television shows. His breakthrough role came in 1991 with the film Life is Sweet, directed by Mike Leigh. He gained critical acclaim for his performance and went on to work with Leigh again in Secrets & Lies (1996) and Career Girls (1997). Thewlis has since appeared in a wide range of films, including The Remains of the Day (1993), Sense and Sensibility (1995), and Jupiter Ascending (2015).

Filmography

Some of Thewlis' notable film roles include: * Nestor Tindel in The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) * Professor Trelawney in the Harry Potter film series (2004-2011) * Ares in Jupiter Ascending (2015) * The Doctor in Doctor Who: The Episode (2007) * Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto in X-Men: First Class (2011), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), and X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Personal Life

Thewlis has been in a relationship with French-Italian actress Anouk Aimée's daughter, Maya Cassidy, since 2001. The couple has one daughter, Willow Loussier Thewlis (born 2005). Thewlis is a supporter of various charitable organizations, including Amnesty International and The Labour Party.

Awards and Nominations

Throughout his career, Thewlis has received numerous awards and nominations for his performances. He was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor for his role in Secrets & Lies (1996) and won a Mar del Plata International Film Festival award for his performance in The Merchant of Venice (2004). Thewlis has also been recognized for his work in Doctor Who, receiving a Saturn Award nomination for Best Guest Performance on Television. Category:British actors