“Seven Years in Tibet”, “Nude”, “Black Handsome”, “Boy in Striped Pajamas” - these are the paintings that made David Thewlis famous for the audience. A talented actor is not afraid to agree to “scandalous” roles, is happy to experiment, trying on various images that are not similar to each other. David often plays minor characters, who in his performance overshadow the main characters. What is known about him besides this?
David Thewlis: biography of a star
The future famous lyceum was born in the English county of Lancashire, there was a joyful event in March 1963. It was there that David Thewlis spent his first years of his life. The boy’s mother and father had absolutely nothing to do with the world of cinema, they were entrepreneurs. The family owned a small store that sold building materials.
Since childhood, David Thewlis gravitated toward creativity rather than business, it is not surprising that he did not follow in his parents' footsteps. As a teenager, he became seriously interested in music. It is known that the young man even organized a group that performed songs in the style of punk rock. Young musicians began their journey to fame with free performances, dreaming of fame and fans. Then they began to be invited to perform in the halls of local hotels, which allowed friends to save up for new musical instruments. For unknown reasons, the group ceased to exist after recording a single album.
Student years
David Thewlis did not immediately come to the idea of an acting career. The future lyceum decided to continue his studies at the London School of Music and Drama solely because his friends studied in this institution. At this time, he was already a member of the punk band Door 66, playing the role of lead guitarist. For some time, David was convinced that it was his fate that was connected with music, but gradually he began to doubt it.
The idea to register with the Union of Actors came to the future star after completing school. It was then that David had to take the surname Thewlis, since David Wheeler (real name) was already listed in the information database. It is known that when choosing a pseudonym, he settled on his mother's maiden name.
First successes
Ascent to fame, actor David Thewlis, like many of his colleagues, began with filming in episodes of various films and TV shows, he also worked part time, starring in commercials. For the first time to attract the attention of viewers and directors, he was able to play a small role in the television movie "Journey to Knock", which was released in 1991. This was followed by shooting in the films "Process", "Damage" and "Nude".
In the comedy drama Nude, David embodied an interesting image. His character was the philosopher-tramp Johnny. The actor was able to consolidate his success by playing in the detective mini-series "The main suspect-3", his sexy hero was James Jackson. After that, Thewlis had problems with finding roles, and the first fans appeared.
Different roles
What kind of paintings did David Tulis not star in! The filmography of the actor indicates that he likes to try himself in different genres. The star can be seen in the sad melodrama "Black Beauty", in the exciting thriller "The Island of Dr. Moreau", in the fascinating historical drama "Royal Grace". Often come out and adventure films with the participation of the Englishman, for example, "Heart of the Dragon."
David is an actor who is not afraid to accept scandalous roles. For example, in the film "Total Eclipse" the character of Tulis kisses a hero, whose image was embodied by Leonardo DiCaprio. Tulis received a ban on entering China after the tape “Seven Years in Tibet” with his participation was presented to the public.
"Harry Potter"
The film saga, which tells about the adventures of young Harry Potter and his friends, also could not do without Thelis. Initially, the actor planned to play Professor Kurrell in the film Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Unfortunately, the creators of the tape decided that Ian Hart would better cope with this role.
However, the Englishman was offered a role in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azbakan", which he agreed with pleasure, since he found the hero interesting. It is known that the director initially believed that only David was able to play Professor Lupine. The charismatic character is present in other parts of the movie saga.
Filming in "Harry Potter" did not prevent the actor from playing small roles in other films. For example, the star can be seen in the tapes “Veronica decides to die”, “Omen”, “New World”, “Bodyguard”.
