David Wenham (born 21 September 1965) is an Australian actor who has appeared in movies, television series and theatre productions. He is known in Hollywood for his roles as Faramir in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, Carl in Van Helsing and Dilios in 300. He is also known in his native Australia for his role as Diver Dan in SeaChange. More recently, he is rumored to have narrated the first season of the American television show "Deadliest Warrior". The narrator is credited as "Drew Skye", which is widely rumored to be a pseudonym.

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First Look at Legend of the Guardians (Coming Soon)
Based on Kathryn Lasky's 15-book series "Guardians of Ga'Hoole," the film will feature the voices of Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, Emilie de Ravin, Ryan Kwanten, Jay Laga'aia, Miriam Margolyes, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Richard Roxburgh, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving and David Wenham.
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:14:56 GMT

FL, Trailer for Snyder's GUARDIANS (Mania)
Warner Bros. Pictures has revealed a first look glimpse into Zack Snyder's next fantasy adventure Legend of the Guardians courtesy of USA Today. The director sat down with the paper to discuss the movie here . To check out the 5 new photos of the fantasy...
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:46:15 GMT

First Look: Snyder's GUARDIANS (Mania)
Warner Bros. Pictures has revealed a first look glimpse into Zack Snyder's next fantasy adventure Legend of the Guardians courtesy of USA Today. The director sat down with the paper to discuss the movie here . To check out the 5 new photos of the fantasy, click on the photo below...
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Fast Five , MacGruber and Ga'Hoole Updates (Coming Soon)
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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:22:11 GMT

Gordon Brown Apology the Subject of Upcoming Film ORANGES & SUNSHINE (Marketwire)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - Feb. 24, 2010) - A new feature film recounting the true story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered an international scandal, has just completed filming in the UK and Australia. Oranges and Sunshine , the extraordinary story of organized deportation of children from across the United Kingdom to Australia is the film debut of ...
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:04:44 GMT

Gordon Brown Apology the Subject of Upcoming Film ORANGES & SUNSHINE (Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 02/24/10) - A new feature film recounting the true story of Margaret Humphreys, a social worker from Nottingham who uncovered an international scandal, has just completed filming in the UK and Australia. Oranges and Sunshine, the extraordinary story of organized deportation of children from across the United Kingdom to Australia is the film debut of British ...
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:43:00 GMT

Musical Monckton melts in remote Aussie burg (The Age)
Visiting climate change denier Christopher Monckton experienced a very real global warming moment while seeking some relaxation at a remote township in South Australia's Flinders Ranges at the weekend.
Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:01:05 GMT

Biography

Early life
Wenham was born in Marrickville, Sydney, Australia, the son of Kath and Bill Wenham. He has five older sisters, Maree, Kathy, Helen, Carmel and Anne, and an older brother, Peter. Peter's son is named Justin Wenham. Wenham was raised in the Roman Catholic faith and attended Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham. He worked as a bingo caller and an insurance clerk before becoming successful as an actor.

Career

In film, Wenham seems to have been much more successful in Australia than abroad. Australian films Wenham has starred in include the critically acclaimed The Boys (1998) based on the play of the same name premiered at Griffin Theatre Company and in turn based on the Anita Cobby murder; Molokai (1999), based on the life of Father Damien; The Bank (2001); Gettin' Square (2003) and Three Dollars (2005). Wenham has periodically appeared in Hollywood films; the role for which he is best known for worldwide is Faramir, son of Denethor, in New Line Cinema's The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Wenham jokes about that he was cast in The Lord of the Rings because of his resemblance to his on-screen brother, Sean Bean. As he notes, they both have big noses. He has appeared with two of 2001's Best Supporting Actor Nominees: That year's winner was Jim Broadbent, with whom he appeared in Moulin Rouge. The other was Ian McKellen, who reprised his Oscar-nominated role opposite Wenham in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

He was also seen in Van Helsing playing Hugh Jackman's sidekick, Friar Carl. His character, Dilios, narrated and appeared in the movie 300. Minor roles of Wenham's in overseas films include in The Crocodile Hunter as a park ranger, and briefly in Moulin Rouge! as Audrey. Wenham stars in the music video for Alex Lloyd's single "Brand New Day". In 2008's Australia, he reunited with Hugh Jackman playing antagonist Neil Fletcher who seeks to acquire the ranch Jackman's character is employed with.

In both Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and 300, Wenham's character is the sole survivor returned from an ill-fated battle (the Battle at Osgiliath and the Battle of Thermopylae, respectively). He reprises his role of Dilios in the videogame 300: March to Glory for Sony Playstation Portable, which contains a lot of new dialogue.

In 2009 he again took to the stage, this time as the lead actor, Jerry Springer, in the critically acclaimed hit british musical Jerry Springer - The Opera. During its short 6 day run at the Sydney Opera House he played to sold out audiences alongside ARIA award winning singer Kate Miller-Heidke.

Personal life
He has two daughters, Eliza Jane and Millie, with his longtime girlfriend, Kate Agnew. His nickname, "Daisy", originates from his childhood.

Wenham read a poem by Rupert McCall at the memorial service for naturalist Steve Irwin. The poem was entitled "The Crocodiles are Crying".

In 1999, he presented the Village Roadshow Pictures Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role.

Filmography

1987: Sons and Daughters (TV series) .... Debt Collector 1987: Jack Simpson: A Willesee Documentary (TV) (uncredited) .... Wounded soldier 1987: Poor Man's Orange (mini) TV Series .... Party Youth 1988: The Heroes (TV) .... Horrie Young 1990: Come in Spinner (TV) .... Australian Soldier 1991: Police Rescue (TV series) .... Ferret 1992: Greenkeeping .... Trevor 1992: Seeing Red .... Frank No 2 1992: A Country Practice (TV series) .... David Cornish 1994: Heartland (mini) TV Series .... Warwick Bone 1994: Gino .... Trevor 1994: Tran the Man .... Raymond "Tran" Moss 1994: No Escape .... Hotel Guard #2 1994: Escape from Jupiter ... Dr Chrobak 1995: One of Us .... Luke Potter 1995: Roses Are Red .... Brian 1996: Twisted Tales (TV series) .... George 1996: Cosi .... Doug 1996: Idiot Box .... Bank Teller with a History 1997: Return to Jupiter TV Series .... Dr. Chrobak 1997: Simone de Beauvoir's Babies (mini) TV Series .... Ian 1998: The Boys .... Brett Sprague 1998: Dark City .... Schreber's Assistant 1998: A Little Bit of Soul .... Dr. Richard Shorkinghorn 1998: SeaChange TV Series .... Daniel 'Diver Dan' Della Bosca (1998-1999) 1999: Molokai: The Story of Father Damien .... Father Damien 2000: Better Than Sex .... Josh 2001: Russian Doll .... Ethan

2001: Moulin Rouge! .... Audrey 2001: The Bank .... Jim Doyle 2001: Dust .... Luke 2002: The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course .... Sam Flynn 2002: Pure (2002 film) .... Lenny 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers .... Faramir 2003: After the Deluge (mini) TV Series .... Alex Kirby 2003: Gettin' Square .... Johnny Spitieri 2003: Basilisk Stare .... Dave 2003: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King .... Faramir 2004: Van Helsing: The London Assignment (V) (voice) .... Carl 2004: Van Helsing .... Carl 2004: Stiff (TV) .... Murray Whelan 2004: The Brush-Off (TV) .... Murray Whelan 2005: Three Dollars .... Eddie Harnovey 2005: The Proposition .... Eden Fletcher 2006: Answered by Fire (mini) TV Series .... Mark Waldman 2007: 300 .... Dilios 2008: Married Life ... John O'Brien 2008: The Children of Huang Shi .... Barnes 2008: Australia .... Neil Fletcher 2009: Deadliest Warrior .... Narrator 2009: Public Enemies .... Harry Pierpont 2009: Pope Joan .... Gerold 2010: Guardians of Ga'Hoole .... Digger

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