Dominic West

Dominic West is best known for his portrayal of Detective Jimmy McNulty in the HBO television series, The Wire.

West made his screen debut in 3 Joes. Other film appearances include True Blue, Chicago and Mona Lisa Smile.

During is time on The Wire, West directed the episode "Took" in Season Five. The actor was praised for the accuracy of his character's accent in the series.

In 2011, West took on the role of the infamous serial killer Fred West in ITV drama Appropriate Adult. His physical resemblance to the murderer was noted during filming and other people working on the program sometimes found it difficult to approach him. West went on to win the 2012 BAFTA for Best Actor for his portrayal of Fred West.

Occupation:

Actor

Nationality:

British

Born:

October 15, 1969 (43)

May 17, 15:18
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Apr 17, 12:57
ITV developing real-life crime drama 'The Widower'
Mar 13, 10:40
Ben Whishaw disappointed by 'The Hour' axe: "It was a shock"
Mar 07, 12:06
'The Hour' creator talks series 3 plans: 'Freddie would have survived'
Feb 13, 15:56
'The Hour' fans petition BBC to revive axed series
Feb 12, 13:57
'The Hour' axed by BBC Two after two series
Feb 11, 20:54
Helena Bonham Carter, Dominic West to play Liz Taylor, Richard Burton
Nov 13 2012, 09:00
Interview: Romola Garai 'The Hour' series two Q&A: 'Our themes have changed'
Nov 12 2012, 09:00
Interview: Hannah Tointon 'The Hour' Q&A: 'I play the Primark Marilyn Monroe'
Nov 09 2012, 12:00
Interview: Ben Whishaw: 'The Hour is darker, more shocking than ever before'
Sep 11 2012, 11:46
'The Hour' Romola Garai hints at series two: 'There's a lot of change'
Aug 06 2012, 12:25
Dominic West 'turned down Game of Thrones role'
Jul 25 2012, 17:22
Cumberbatch's Parade's End, Elisabeth Moss drama, 'Hour' 2: First look
May 29 2012, 09:01
Benedict Cumberbatch: 'I'm barely the sexiest man in my flat'
May 27 2012, 23:02
BAFTA Television Awards 2012 - winners in pictures
May 27 2012, 22:45
Corrie, 'Appropriate Adult', 'Celebrity Juice' win BAFTAs
May 27 2012, 22:02
BAFTA Television Awards 2012 - red carpet in pictures
Apr 24 2012, 12:06
BAFTA 'Best Actors' and 'Actress' nominations - In pictures
Apr 24 2012, 07:08
Appropriate Adult, Sherlock, This is England '88 top BAFTA nominations
Apr 16 2012, 08:45
'Great Expectations', 'Frozen Planet' lead BAFTA TV Craft nominations
Mar 25 2012, 18:19
'The Hunger Games' wins US box office with $155m - top ten in full
Mar 21 2012, 07:10
Royal Television Society Programme Awards 2011: The winners in full
Mar 21 2012, 07:10
'Luther', 'Fresh Meat', Ant & Dec among RTS Programme Awards winners
Mar 08 2012, 00:01
'Hollyoaks' stars release video for International Women's Day - watch
Mar 07 2012, 12:50
Lynn Collins on Wonder Woman comparisons: 'Lynda Carter is awesome'
Mar 05 2012, 00:36
'John Carter' new ten-minute video clip released - watch
Mar 02 2012, 12:35
Celebrity pictures: Natalie Portman, Katy Perry, Dominic West
Mar 02 2012, 00:00
Review: 'John Carter' review
Feb 29 2012, 12:55
'John Carter': Watch a 5-minute White Ape scene
Feb 29 2012, 07:24
John Carter joins the fight in final trailer for new movie
Feb 28 2012, 14:24
'Doctor Who', 'Celebrity Juice' nominated in RTS Programme Awards 2011
Feb 28 2012, 13:54
Royal Television Society Awards 2011: The nominees in full
Feb 28 2012, 13:18
'The Wire' star Dominic West admits to writing on TV internet forums
Feb 17 2012, 07:59
'John Carter' sequel 'already being written'
Feb 06 2012, 00:15
'John Carter' Super Bowl trailer lands
Jan 31 2012, 10:25
'John Carter' Super Bowl teaser debuts
Jan 27 2012, 08:16
Interview: Taylor Kitsch Twitter Q&A: 'John Carter' star answers your tweets
Jan 16 2012, 08:18
John Carter awakens in new TV spot
Jan 06 2012, 15:40
Dominic West 'was asked to play Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe'
Dec 29 2011, 09:00
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