David Thewlis is best known as Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter films, V.M. Varga in Fargo, and Johnny in Naked.
Films
- The Last PlanetUnknown2025
- The Book of ClarencePontius Pilate2023
- Enola Holmes 2Grail2022
- I’m Thinking of Ending ThingsFather2020
- The Personal History of David CopperfieldMr. Micawber2019
- Wonder WomanSir Patrick Morgan / Ares2017
- The Theory of EverythingDennis Sciama2014
- The Fifth EstateNick Davies2013
- War HorseLyons2011
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2Remus Lupin2011
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1Remus Lupin2010
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceRemus Lupin2009
- The Boy in the Striped PyjamasFather (Ralf)2008
- Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixRemus Lupin2007
- Kingdom of HeavenHospitaler2005
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanRemus Lupin2004
- NakedJohnny1993
TV shows
- KaosZeus2024
- LandscapersChristopher Edwards2021
- Fargo (Season 3)V.M. Varga2017
- The Missing (Series 2)Samuel Webster / Henry Reed2016
- An Adventure in Space and TimeNarrator (voice)2013
- DinotopiaCyrus Crabb2002
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About David Thewlis
David Thewlis is a highly acclaimed English actor and filmmaker, known for his intense and versatile performances across film and television. He rose to prominence with his BAFTA-winning role in Mike Leigh’s ‘Naked’ and has since become a familiar face in major franchises like Harry Potter and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
FAQs
What is David Thewlis’s most famous role?
He is most widely known for playing Remus Lupin in the Harry Potter film series, appearing in four films from 2004 to 2011.
Has David Thewlis won any major awards?
Yes, he won the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor and the Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Actor for his role in ‘Naked’ (1993).
What TV series has David Thewlis starred in recently?
He played Zeus in the Netflix series ‘Kaos’ (2024) and V.M. Varga in the third season of ‘Fargo’ (2017), for which he received an Emmy nomination.
Is David Thewlis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Yes, he played the villain Ares in the DC film ‘Wonder Woman’ (2017), but he has not appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
What is David Thewlis’s nationality?
He is British, born in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026