Natalie Dormer – Biography, Age, Career, Net Worth

Who is Natalie Dormer?

Natalie Dormer, a British actress, has made a name for herself in Hollywood. Her fame was fueled by her portrayal of Anne Boleyn in ‘The Tudors’. Her popularity was fueled by her appearances in ‘Captain America: The First Avenger,’ ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Elementary,’ and ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay.’ Although she prefers to keep her life private, she has had a diverse and sometimes controversial career in the entertainment industry. She persists in selecting intriguing projects, whether they are on stage or in films. Her most recent project is ‘Picnic at Hanging Rock,’ a miniseries that is based on an Australian novel by Joan Lindsay.

The Showtime series The Tudors (2007–08) was where Dormer made her mark by playing Anne Boleyn, earning her widespread acclaim. Her first role on stage was Sweet Nothings (2010), and she also played the Duchess of York in Madonna’s W.E. (2011) and Private Lorraine in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). She has also portrayed Irene Adler/Moriarty on the CBS series Elementary (2013–15) and Sara Price/Jess Price in The Forest (2016), and voiced Onica in the series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (2019). Her leading role in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels (2020) was praised by critics.

Biography

Gary Dormer and Claire Richards were the parents of Natalie Dormer, born February 11, 1982 in reading, berkshire, england, who were married. Her siblings include Samantha Dormer and Mark Dormer.

Natalie is a descendant of both Norwegian and Welsh people. Chiltern Edge secondary school was her first stop and then she moved on to Reading Blue Coat School. She was offered a place to study history at the University of Cambridge but chose to audition for drama schools, training at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.

Personal Life

After meeting on the set of The Tudors, Dormer started a relationship with director Anthony Byrne in 2007. In 2011, they became engaged In Darkness was a collaboration between the couple. Their relationship came to an end in 2018.

Dormer has been in a relationship with English actor David Oakes since 2018, after meeting him while appearing in Venus in Fur. In January 2021, their daughter was born to her. A civil partnership was established between the couple in Bath, Somerset in February 2023.

Career

Her debut film was ‘Casanova,’ which was a historical drama. She got the role 6 months after graduation. After this, she experienced a period of unemployment. She had to work as a waitress and a data entry operator on a temporary basis to make ends meet. She viewed that as a life lesson and fought to return to her acting career. In 2007, she made a significant step forward in her career by playing Anne Boleyn in ‘The Tudors’. Many positive reviews and controversial opinions were given to her by the series. Her character’s death occurred at the end of the second season. The Boston Herald observed that her departure from The Tudors leaves a significant gap.

She made significant progress in her career by playing Marple in ‘Agatha Christie’s Marple: ‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ and ‘City of Life’ in 2008. Her professional image was improved and she was praised by critics when she appeared on stage at the Young Vic in the play ‘Sweet Nothing’ in 2010. During the same time frame, she was featured in Madonna’s film ‘W.E.’ In ‘Captain America: The First Avenger,’ she made an appearance as the ‘Duchess of York.’

In 2012, she made a significant breakthrough by portraying Margaery Tyrell in the highly popular series ‘Game of Thrones’. Her performances were exceptional throughout the season until 2016, and she even won the ‘EWwy Award’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress – Drama’ for her performance in the third season.

The announcement by Deadline Hollywood in September 2014, regarding Dormer’s casting in Screen Gems’ action thriller Patient Zero, was made in conjunction with Matt Smith and Game of Thrones co-star John Bradley. Stefan Ruzowitzky, the Oscar-winning filmmaker, helmed the film, which was based on a script by Mike Le. On August 14, 2018, Patient Zero was released in video on demand, followed by a limited theatrical release by Vertical Entertainment on September 14, 2018. A February 2017 press-release announced Dormer was cast as schoolteacher Mrs Hester Appleyard in Picnic at Hanging Rock, an adaptation of the 1967 Australian novel of the same name by Joan Lindsay. In the United Kingdom, the six-episode series was broadcasted on Amazon Prime and BBC2. The description of Dormer’s performance was both commanding and delicious.

A multiyear first-look deal with Fremantle was signed by Dog Rose Productions, Dormer’s production company, in December 2019. Dormer will be working on his first production through the deal, which is the Vivling miniseries. In 2020, she starred in Showtime’s series, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, playing multiple roles; she received praise for her work on the series, and she was nominated for an award at the Critics’ Choice Super Awards.

Dormer’s filmography included the role of Dormer in The Wasp alongside Naomie Harris and Dominic Allburn in 2024. Their powerful performances were praised by each of them. Dormer played Edie Hansen in a TV series called White Lies, which took place in Cape Town, South Africa later that year. The 2025 movie Audrey’s Children featured Dormer as Dr. Audrey Evans. According to Nell Minow, she performed with commitment and earned praise for her work with children in the movie.

Filmography

Movies

• 2005 Casanova
• 2007 Flawless Cassie
• 2009 City of Life
• 2011 W.E.
• 2011 Captain America: The First Avenger
• 2012 Electric Cinema: How to Behave
• 2013 A Long Way from Home
• 2013 Rush
• 2013 The Counselor
• 2013 The Brunchers
• 2014 The Ring Cycle
• 2014 The Riot Club
• 2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1
• 2015 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2
• 2016 The Forest
• 2016 The Roof
• 2018 In Darkness
• 2018 Patient Zero
• 2019 The Professor and the Madman
• 2019 Pets United (voice)
• 2024 The Wasp
• 2024 Audrey’s Children

TV Series

• 2005 Distant Shores
• 2010 Rebus
• 2010 The Tudors
• 2009 Masterwork
• 2009 Agatha Christie’s Marple
• 2011 Silk
• 2011 The Fades
• 2011 Poe
• 2012–2016 Game of Thrones
• 2013–2015 Elementary
• 2015 The Scandalous Lady W
• 2018 Picnic at Hanging Rock
• 2019 The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance (voice)
• 2020 Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
• 2024 White Lies
• 2024 Inside No. 9
• 2025 The Lady

Net Worth

Natalie Dormer’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million as per recent updates. For years, she has been a fixture in the entertainment industry, dazzling audiences on televisions, movie screens, and stages with her captivating smile and acting skills. As of now, she has not endorsed any brands.

Her financial security has been a result of her skill in roles such as these, despite not being disclosed how much she earns per project.

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