Profession: Actor
Biography: David Thewlis's most famous role is that of Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter films J.K. Rowling has said that Remus Lupin is her favourite series character. The character first appears in the 3rd film in the series "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" (2004).
Thewlis has also appeared in a number of other successful films including his break-through role in "Naked" (1993), for which he won best actor at the Cannes film festival.
Thewlis is also a screenwriter and a director of short films. In 2007 he published his first novel "The Late Hector Kipling".
Born: March 20, 1963
Birthplace: Blackpool, Lancashire, England
Age: 61 years old
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Historical Events
- 2001-11-04 "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" 1st film adaptation of the book series by J. K. Rowling starring Daniel Radcliffe, premieres in London (Titled "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" in some markets)
- 2001-11-16 "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", 1st film adaptation of the book series by J. K. Rowling starring Daniel Radcliffe, premieres in US (Titled "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's's Stone" in some markets)
- 2002-11-14 Film "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" is released, based on the 2nd book of the series by J. K. Rowling
- 2004-05-31 "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", the 3rd film based on the books by J. K. Rowling is released in UK cinemas
- 2005-11-06 "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire", the 4th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling, premieres in London. Goes on to become most successful film of the year, earning almost US$ 900 million.
- 2007-07-11 "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", the 5th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling is released
- 2009-07-15 "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", the 6th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling is released worldwide
- 2010-11-19 "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1" the 7th film based on the books by J. K. Rowling is released worldwide
- 2011-07-07 "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2", the last Harry Potter film, premieres in London