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David Wenham
Actor · Director · Writer· Marrickville, Sydney, Australia
David Wenham, born on September 21, 1965, is an Australian actor whose career spans film, television, and stage. Internationally recognized for his nuanced performances in "The Lord of the Rings" as Faramir, "Van Helsing" as Carl, and "300" as Dilios, Wenham has carved a versatile niche in Hollywood. Closer to home, he captivated Australian audiences as Diver Dan in the coastal drama "SeaChange," showcasing his ability to connect with diverse roles and settings.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Faramir · 2003
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Faramir · 2002
300
Dilios/Narrator · 2007
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Scarfield · 2017
300: Rise of an Empire
Dillios · 2014
Lion
John Brierley · 2016
Van Helsing
Carl · 2004
Moulin Rouge!
Audrey · 2001
Filmography
52 credits across 4 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Spit | Johnny 'Spit' Spitieri | Film |
| 2025 | Spit | Executive Producer | Film |
| 2024 | Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back | Lenny Glick (voice) | Film |
| 2024 | Fake | Joe Burt | TV |
| 2022 | Elvis | Hank Snow | Film |
| 2022 | Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind | Kano (voice) | Film |
| 2021 | Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway | Johnny Town-Mouse (voice) | Film |
| 2018 | Nekrotronic | Luther | Film |
| 2018 | Peter Rabbit | Johnny Town-Mouse (voice) | Film |
| 2017 | Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales | Scarfield | Film |
| 2016 | Lion | John Brierley | Film |
| 2015 | Force of Destiny | Robert | Film |
| 2015 | Oscar Wilde's the Nightingale and the Rose | Red Rose | Film |
| 2014 | 300: Rise of an Empire | Dillios | Film |
| 2014 | Paper Planes | Patrick (Jason's Father) | Film |
| 2013 | The Turning | Director | Film |
| 2013 | The Turning | Writer | Film |
| 2010 | Oranges and Sunshine | Len | Film |
| 2010 | Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole | Digger (voice) | Film |
| 2009 | Pope Joan | Gerold | Film |
| 2009 | Public Enemies | Harry 'Pete' Pierpont | Film |
| 2009 | Deadliest Warrior | Narrator | TV |
| 2008 | Married Life | John O'Brien | Film |
| 2008 | Australia | Neil Fletcher | Film |
| 2008 | The Children of Huang Shi | Barnes | Film |
| 2007 | 300 | Dilios/Narrator | Film |
| 2006 | Answered by Fire | Mark Waldman | Film |
| 2005 | Three Dollars | Eddie Harnovey | Film |
| 2005 | The Proposition | Eden Fletcher | Film |
| 2004 | Van Helsing: The London Assignment | Carl (voice) | Film |
| 2004 | Stiff | Murray Whelan | Film |
| 2004 | The Brush-Off | Murray Whelan | Film |
| 2004 | Van Helsing | Carl | Film |
| 2004 | Stiff | Associate Producer | Film |
| 2004 | The Brush-Off | Associate Producer | Film |
| 2003 | Gettin' Square | Johnny Francis 'Spit' Spitieri | Film |
| 2003 | The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King | Faramir | Film |
| 2003 | Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King | Self | Film |
| 2002 | The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course | Sam Flynn | Film |
| 2002 | Pure | Lenny | Film |
| 2002 | The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers | Faramir | Film |
| 2001 | The Bank | Jim Doyle | Film |
| 2001 | Moulin Rouge! | Audrey | Film |
| 2000 | Better Than Sex | Josh | Film |
| 1999 | Molokai: The Story of Father Damien | Damien | Film |
| 1998 | A Little Bit of Soul | Dr. Richard Shorkinghorn | Film |
| 1998 | The Boys | Brett Sprague | Film |
| 1998 | Dark City | Schreber's Assistant | Film |
| 1998 | The Boys | Producer | Film |
| 1997 | Idiot Box | Bank Teller with a History | Film |
| 1996 | Cosi | Doug | Film |
| 1994 | No Escape | Hotel Guard | Film |
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