Dominic West – Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth

Who is Dominic West?

Dominic West, better known as Dominic West, is a well-known English actor, director, and musician. His most notable work includes starring in two critically acclaimed television series. West’s portrayal of Jimmy McNulty, a complex and flawed Baltimore police detective, in the HBO drama ‘The Wire’ was a hit with audiences from 2002 to 2008.

Jimmy McNutty, Noah Solloway, Les Miserables, Chicago, 300, Punisher, War Zone, John Carter, The Square, and Colette are some of his roles. He has received multiple awards nominations for his acting career, which has been widely recognized. In 2012, he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor and was nominated for a Golden Globe.

During his break from Hollywood films and TV shows, he has worked on several significant theatre productions in the UK. He has been awarded multiple honorary degrees and has also been engaged in numerous charitable endeavors. His current residence is between Europe and the U.S. where he continues to work on television, film, and theatre projects.

Biography

In October 15, 1969, Dominic Gerard Francis Eagleton West was born in Sheffield, England, United Kingdom and his name is Dominic Gerard Francis Eagleton West. George West and Moya West (née Cleary), who were both actresses, were his parents when he was born. In 1996, his parents got divorced. West is a member of a family that includes five siblings: Clementine, Tamsin, Gina, Jessica, and Catherine, as well as one brother, Thomas.

In 1993, West graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in English literature and was promoted to a Master’s degree as tradition dictated. Guildhall School of Music and Drama was where he graduated in 1995.

Personal Life

Catherine FitzGerald is currently in a relationship with Dominic West. In 1998, West had a daughter named Martha with his then-girlfriend, Polly Astor. Martha later became an actress herself.

Several years after his relationship with Polly Astor, West reunited with Catherine FitzGerald, whom he had dated when he was in school. June 26, 2010 saw the marriage of West and FitzGerald in Glin, County Limerick.

Dora, Senan, Francis, and Christabel are the four children of West and FitzGerald, who also made their television debut together in The Crown.

Career

During his college years in 1991, he made his film debut playing a role in a short film called ‘3 Joes’. Between 1995 and 1997, he played minor roles in a variety of British and Hollywood films, including ‘Richard III’, ‘Surviving Picasso’, ‘True Blue’, ‘Spice World’, and others.

The British television series ‘Out of Hours’ marked his television debut in 1998. He appeared in two films in 1999, namely ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and ‘Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace’. He spent five months in London joining the Argentinian circus ‘De La Guarda’ in 2000. In that year, he received his big Hollywood break with the romantic comedy film ’28 Days’. In 2002, he played a significant role as Fred Casely in the movie ‘Chicago’ that received multiple awards.

He won the award for the role of Detective Jimmy McNulty in the American crime drama series ‘The Wire’ in 2002. He received a lot of praise for his brilliant portrayal of the character, especially the authentic Baltimore accent. While working on ‘The Wire’ from 2003 to 2007, he also played memorable character roles in films such as ‘Mona Lisa Smile’, ‘300’, ‘Hannibal Rising’, and others.

He made his first directorial appearance in 2008 with an episode of ‘The Wire’ before the series’ conclusion. In the same year, he portrayed the role of ‘Oliver Cromwell’ in the British series ‘The Devil’s Whore’ and was a part of the ‘Marvel Comics’ action film ‘Punisher: War Zone’. In 2011, he appeared in the British supernatural film ‘The Awakening’ and received accolades for his performance in the British television drama series ‘The Hour’ and ‘Appropriate Adult’. During that year, he also appeared in plays such as ‘Butley’ and ‘Othello’.

In 2012, he performed more in the theatre, particularly as a character in ‘The River’ and ‘My Fair Lady’. He won the award-winning role of Noah Solloway in the American television series ‘The Affair’ in 2014 and has been playing the role ever since. In 2016-17, he lent his voice to the character ‘Rudder’ in the film ‘Finding Dory’, a few characters in the animated TV films ‘Revolting Rhymes’ and narrated an episode of the British documentary programme ‘Panorama’.

He appeared in the films ‘Colette’ and the remake of ‘Tomb Raider’ in 2018. The BBC miniseries ‘Les Misérables’ saw him portray Jean Valjean. The British television series ‘Brassic’ featured him in 2019. He will be a member of the upcoming television series ‘Stateless’ and the movie ‘I Feel Fine’. In October 2020, West began discussions about playing Charles, Prince of Wales in the final two seasons of The Crown. His casting was confirmed in April 2021. Downton Abbey: A New Era’s cast included West in that same month. In 2024, West played Eddie Carbone’s principal role at Ustinov Studio in Bath. In the West End, the production was transferred to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Filmography

Movies

• 1991 3 Joes
• 1995 Richard III
• 1996 True Blue
• 1996 Surviving Picasso
• 1996 E=mc2
• 1997 The Gambler
• 1997 Diana & Me
• 1997 Spice World
• 1999 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Lysander
• 1999 Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menac
• 2000 28 Days
• 2001 Rock Star
• 2002 Ten Minutes Older
• 2002 Chicago
• 2003 Mona Lisa Smile
• 2004 The Forgotten
• 2006 Stingray
• 2006 300
• 2007 Hannibal Rising
• 2008 Hold On
• 2008 Punisher: War Zon
• 2010 Centurion
• 2010 Jackboots on Whitehall (Voice)
• 2010 Words of the Blitz
• 2010 From Time to Time
• 2011 Johnny English Reborn
• 2011 Arthur Christmas (Voice)
• 2011 The Awakening
• 2012 John Carter
• 2013 The Girl with the Mechanical Maiden
• 2013 Boy Cried Wolf
• 2014 Pride
• 2014 Testament of Youth
• 2016 Genius
• 2016 Money Monster
• 2016 Finding Dory (Voice)
• 2017 The Square
• 2018 Colette
• 2018 Tomb Raider
• 2022 Downton Abbey: A New Era
• 2025 Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

TV Series

• 1998 Out of Hours (TV Series)
• 1999 A Christmas Carol (TV Series)
• 2001 Nicholas Nickleby (TV Series)
• 2002–2008 The Wire (TV Series)
• 2006 The Catherine Tate Show (TV Series)
• 2008 The Devil’s Whore (TV Series)
• 2009 Breaking the Mould (TV Series)
• 2011 Appropriate Adult (TV Series)
• 2011–2012 The Hour (TV Series)
• 2013 Burton & Taylor (TV Series)
• 2014–2019 The Affair (TV Series)
• 2016 Revolting Rhymes (Voice) (TV Series)
• 2017 Panorama (Voice) (TV Series)
• 2018–2019 Les Misérables (TV Series)
• 2019–present Brassic (TV Series)
• 2020 Stateless (TV Series)
• 2021 The Pursuit of Love (TV Series)
• 2022 Ten Percent (TV Series)
• 2022–2023 The Crown (TV Series)
• 2022–present SAS: Rogue Heroes (TV Series)
• 2024 The Agency (TV Series)

Net Worth

Dominic was responsible for starring in some of the most successful films and television series. The Crown, The Wire, and The Affair are some of his most significant works. It is estimated that he has a net worth of $20 million. Glin Castle, a historic property in County Limerick, Ireland, is one of his assets, and it serves as both a family residence and luxurious accommodation.

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