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Dominic MonaghanActor
Date of Birth: 08.12.1976
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Dominic Monaghan
Early Life and EducationDominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan was born on December 8, 1976, in Berlin, Germany. His parents, Austin Monaghan and Morin Monaghan, were a teacher and a nurse, respectively. He has an older brother, Matthew, who is a songwriter and vocalist in the indie band 'Radiosepia'. The Monaghan family moved frequently within Germany, living in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, and Munster by the time Dominic was 11. When he turned 11, the Monaghans relocated to Huyton Moor, a suburb of Stockport in Greater Manchester, England. Dominic attended St Anne's Roman Catholic High School in Stockport, where one of his teachers was his uncle. He later enrolled at Aquinas College, studying literature, drama, and geography. Acting was Dominic's main passion, and he was actively involved in school plays and joined the Manchester Youth Theatre. His love for cinema was sparked by the "Star Wars" franchise, and at the age of 15, his father gave him J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" book, not knowing that several years later, the film adaptation would make him a star.
Acting Career
During his time in school, Dominic appeared in various theatrical productions, including "Oliver Twist," "A Christmas Carol," and "Bugsy Malone." In 1996, he joined the main cast of the British detective series "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates," where he played the role of Geoffrey Shawcross for four seasons. He also had a small role in the TV movie "Hostile Waters" (1997), alongside renowned actors Rutger Hauer, Martin Sheen, and Max von Sydow. In 2000, Dominic appeared in two projects, the TV movie "This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper" and the miniseries "Monsignor Renard," neither of which gained much public attention.
In 2001, Dominic made his big-screen debut in the fantasy film "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring," the first installment of the trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. Despite working for 15 months on the film series, it wasn't until the release of "The Lord of the Rings" that Dominic gained widespread recognition and became a star. The trilogy's highest achievement was winning the Best Picture Oscar in 2004 for the final installment, "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King."
Following the success of "The Lord of the Rings," Dominic and other actors who were previously unknown to the public became famous. He was offered a role in the adventure series "Lost," where he portrayed Charlie Pace, one of the main characters in the first three seasons and made guest appearances in the fourth and sixth seasons. Dominic appeared in 65 episodes of the show from 2004 to 2010. For his portrayal of Charlie, he received a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Television Actor in 2005 and shared the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series with his castmates in 2006.
Throughout his career, Dominic has also appeared in films such as "Spivs" (2004), "Shooting Livien" (2005), "The Dead Ones" (2008), and "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" (2009). He has made guest appearances in TV shows like "Chuck" (2009) and "FlashForward" (2009-2010). Dominic has also ventured into producing with the film "Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism" (2015) and hosted his own nature show, "Dominic Monaghan's Wild Things" (2012-present).
Personal Life and Recent Projects
During the filming of "Lost," Dominic had a romantic relationship with his co-star Evangeline Lilly, but they broke up in 2009. Since then, he has kept his personal life private. From 2011 to 2016, he worked on various projects, including the films "Soldiers of Fortune" (2012), "The Millionaire Tour" (2012), and "Pet" (2016). Dominic has also appeared in TV shows like "Unknown" (2012), "Childrens Hospital" (2012), and "The 100" (2015). Currently, his main focus is his nature show "Dominic Monaghan's Wild Things," which is set to return for its fourth season.
Dominic Monaghan, known for his roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Lost," is recognized for his talent and versatility as an actor. With upcoming projects like the TV movie "A Midsummer's Night" (2017) and the film "Waterlily Jaguar" (2018), he continues to showcase his acting skills and may soon experience another breakthrough in his career.
