Hugh Dancy Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life ...

TheFamousPeople

• Lists
• Profession
• Born Today
• Quiz
• Birthdays
• Feedback

TFP Advanced Search

• Lists
• This Day In History
• Profession
• Quiz Time
• Born Today
• Died Today
• Quotes
• Recent

Hugh Dancy Biography (English Actor Known for His Role as ‘Will Graham’ in the TV Series ‘Hannibal’)

Birthday: June 19, 1975 (Gemini)

Born In: Stoke-on-Trent, England

Advanced Search Hugh Dancy is one of the most talented English actors of the current generation. Recognized for his soothing voice and deep penetrating eyes, Dancy’s charisma in front of the camera has set him apart from his contemporaries. While Dancy has ruled all mediums of entertainment, including television, theatre and films; he is best known for his role as Will Graham in the television series, ‘Hannibal’. The role also got him a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series at the Critics' Choice Television Award. ‘Hannibal’ made Dancy a household name, and the success of the show changed the trajectory of his career. He has played numerous prominent roles, such as Prince Charmont in ‘Ella Enchanted’, Earl of Essex in ‘Elizabeth I’, Galahad in ‘King Arthur’ and Adam in ‘Adam’. Currently, he stars as a lead character in Hulu’s ‘The Path,’ alongside Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan. Image Credit http://www.prphotos.com/p/PRR-109508/ Image Credit http://www.prphotos.com/p/GPR-106304(Guillermo Proano) Previous Next

Birthday: June 19, 1975 (Gemini)

Born In: Stoke-on-Trent, England

2816 Actors #735 Film & Theater Personalities #1508 Actors #735 Film & Theater Personalities #1508 2816

Recommended For You

Claire Danes Jack Whitehall Malique Thompso... Jamie Waylett DID WE MISS SOMEONE? CLICK HERE AND TELL US WE'LL MAKE SURETHEY'RE HERE A.S.A.P Quick Facts

British Celebrities Born In June

Also Known As: Hugh Michael Horace Dancy

Age: 50 Years, 50 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Claire Danes (m. 2009)

siblings: Jack Dancy, Kate Redman

children: Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy

Actors British Men

Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

Notable Alumni: St Peter's College, Oxford

City: Stoke-on-Trent, England

More Facts

education: Winchester College, St Peter's College, Oxford

Recommended For You

Claire Danes Jack Whitehall Malique Thompso... Jamie Waylett

You wanted to know

• 1

  Is Hugh Dancy British?

  Yes, Hugh Dancy is British. He was born in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.
• 2

  What are some popular movies or TV shows starring Hugh Dancy?

  Some popular movies and TV shows starring Hugh Dancy include "Hannibal," "Confessions of a Shopaholic," and "Ella Enchanted."
• 3

  Does Hugh Dancy have any social media accounts?

  Hugh Dancy does not have any public social media accounts.
• 4

  What is Hugh Dancy's acting background?

  Hugh Dancy has a strong background in theater, having appeared in numerous stage productions before transitioning to film and television.
• 5

  Has Hugh Dancy won any major acting awards?

  Hugh Dancy has received critical acclaim for his performances, but he has not won any major acting awards such as Oscars or Golden Globes.

Recommended Lists:

British PeopleWinchester CollegeGemini ActorsBritish ActorsActors Who Are In Their 50s Childhood & Early LifeHugh Dancy was born as Hugh Michael Horace Dancy on June 19 1975 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. His mother Sarah Ann Dancy (née Birley) works in academic publishing, while his father Jonathan Dancy is a philosophy professor at the University of Reading, and the University of Texas at Austin.Dancy was the eldest of the three children in the family. He has a brother named, Jack Dancy, and a sister named, Katharine Sarah Redman. The Dancy children spent much of their growing up years in Newcastle-under-Lyme.Dancy received his primary education from Edenhurst Preparatory School before enrolling at Dragon School, a boarding school in Oxford. At the age of 13, he got admission at Winchester College. Later on, he studied English under poet and playwright, Francis Warner, at St Peter's College, Oxford.At the age of 18, Dancy acted in the Winchester College Players production of ‘Twelfth Night.’ The show was performed in Winchester and Minack Theatre in Cornwall.Continue Reading Below