What is David Thewlis’ net worth? Who is David Thewlis’ wife?
Introduction
David Thewlis is an English actor best known for his role in the Harry Potter series as Professor Remus Lupin.
He also played in Enola Holmes 2, Naked, The Inner Life of Martin Frost, Gangster No. 1, The Big Lebowski, Seven Years in Tibet, Kingdom of Heaven, and The Omen.
Biography
He was born on March 20, 1963, in Blackpool, Lancashire, as David Wheeler.
His parents are Alec Raymond Wheeler and Maureen (née Thewlis).
In 1984, Thewlis graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
His first big-screen leading role was in Vroom in 1990.
In 1993, Thewlis landed the lead in Mike Leigh’s film Naked. The film generated mostly positive reviews from critics.
“The making of ‘Naked’ was an absolutely phenomenal, mind-bending experience,” David said in an interview.
David Thewlis attends the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on January 11, 2018 in Santa Monica – @Getty
“My career blossomed from that moment,” he told The Guardian in 2021.
In 1995, the English actor portrayed Paul Verlaine in the field Total Eclipse with Leonardo DiCaprio. It was directed by Agnieszka Holland. In the same year, Thewlis directed Hello, Hello, Hello.
In 1997, Thewlis and Brad Pitt starred in Seven Years in Tibet. Later, both were banned from entering China because of these roles.
“In ‘Seven Years In Tibet,’ I played a Buddhist,” Thewlis later said. “But I’m not religious at all, really.”
Professor Remus Lupin in Harry Potter movies
David Thewlis played the werewolf Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter films. The eight Harry Potter films had a combined budget of $1.155 billion and earned a total of $7.73 billion globally.
David Thewlis (who plays Professor Lupin) arrives for the UK premiere of Harry Potter And The Prisoner of Azkaban – @Getty
He initially auditioned for the role of Quirinus Quirrell in the first Harry Potter film but didn’t get the role.
His first appearance was in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004).
He also appeared in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and in both parts of the Deathly Hallows.
“There are another two movies [Deathly Hallows] to go but I’m not really involved in it,” David recalled. “I’m not in the last films much. It’s a week’s work here and there. I’m not constantly thinking of Harry Potter.”
In 2011, he portrayed Michael Aris in the biographical drama The Lady. It is based on the life of a Burmese citizen who spent more than a decade under house arrest.
“It made me cry actually,” Thewlis told BBC in 2011 about the script of The Lady.
David Thewlis attends the Sydney premiere of “The Artful Dodger” on November 29, 2023 in Sydney – @Getty
In 2021, he appeared in four episodes of HBO’s murderer series Landscapers. The series is based on a true story.
“Everything about Landscapers is magical,” he said in a press release. “This is without doubt the very finest project I have worked on for many years.”
In 2017, he portrayed Ares in Wonder Woman. Later that year, he reprised his role as Ares in Justice League.
In 2024, Thewlis performed as Hades in the TV series, Kaos, alongside Jeff Goldblum. It was created by Charlie Covell for Netflix.
Wife
From 1992 to 1994, David Thewlis was married to Sara Sugarman, a Welsh actress known for her work in Those Glory Glory Days, Dealers, Very Annie Mary, and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen.
David Thewlis and wife Sara Sugarman attend Nineth Annual IFP-West Independent Spirit Awards on March 19, 1994 – @Getty
From 2001 to 2010, Thewlis was in a relationship with the English actress Anna Friel.
They met on an airplane going to Cannes. In that airplane were also Emily Watson, Rachel Weisz, and Jude Law.
Thewlis and Friel split because they became friends and were spending too much time apart.
David Thewlis and Anna Friel attends The Berkeley Square Christmas Ball held at Berkeley Square on December 3, 2009 in London – @Getty
They share a daughter, Gracie.
“We’re the best of friends,” Friel said in 2016. “It’s a bit unconventional, but we get on beautifully.”
Second Marriage
In 2016, David Thewlis married Hermine Poitou.
Hermine Poitou and David Thewlis attend the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 08, 2022 in London – @Getty
She is an artist.
“My advice is to marry an artist,” the Englis actor wrote on his Instagram in 2022 about his wife. He added: “They leave you notes like this and life is beautiful.”
“She told me she was the retired ringmistress [a significant performer in many circuses] of a traveling flea circus,” the Harry Potter star wrote in another post on the social sharing platform about how they first met. “I thought she was joking, but it was true.”
Height
David Thewlis is 6′ 2½″ (1.90 m) tall.
David Thewlis – Net Worth
So, how much is David Thewlis worth?
David Thewlis is seen on the set of ‘Red 2’ on October 9, 2012 in Paris – @Getty
Thewlis earned most of his wealth from performing in 108 movies and TV series.
He was also cast in Avatar.
“I’m going to be in Avatar 3,” David declared. “I loved working with Jim Cameron.”
He’s the author of The Late Hector Kipling: A Novel.
He has a home in the Berkshire village of Sunningdale. Therefore, David Thewlis has an estimated net worth of $10 million.
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