Dominic Monaghan Add to My Celebs Age 35 Birthday Dec. 8th, 1976 Born in Berlin, Germany Height 5' 7"

Dominic Monaghan's Main TV Roles Show Character(s) Lost Charlie Pace FlashForward Simon Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (UK) Geoffrey Sh… Player$ Dominic Mon…

Main Movie Roles 2009 - X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2008 - I Sell The Dead 2003 - The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King 2002 - The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 2001 - The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB


BIOGRAPHY:

Dominic Monaghan is best-known for his role in the movie adaptations of "Lord of the Rings". Before that, he became known in England for his role in the British television drama "Hetty Wainthropp Investigates" (1996). He was studying English Literature, Drama and Geography at Sixth Form College when he was offered the co-starring role in the series, which ran for four seasons. His other television credits include _"This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper" (2000) (mini)_ and a leading role in _Monsignor Renard (1999)_, a series starring John Thaw.

On the stage, Monaghan has performed in the world premiere UK production of The Resurrectionists, Whale and Annie and Fanny from Bolton to Rome. Since watching Star Wars when he was six years old, Dominic has been consumed by films. His other obsessions include writing, music, fashion, playing/watching soccer and surfing. Utilizing his writing skills, he and LOTR co-star Billy Boyd (I) are collaborating on a script.

Born and raised in Berlin, Monaghan and his family moved to England when he was twelve. In addition to speaking fluent German, he has a knack at impersonations and accents. He frequently returns to his hometown of Manchester, England.


TRIVIA:

• While filming the Lord of the Rings-trilogy, he got rid of his fear of heights by joining Orlando Bloom when he went bungee jumping.
• Likes Radiohead, Coldplay, The Beatles and The Smiths.
• Owns a leaf-mantis named Gizmo, a Black Widow spider named Witchitar and an albino snake named Blink
• Monaghan's father gave him The Lord of the Rings book when Dominic was 15, telling him: 'I'll give you six months to read it' - Dominic only took two.
• Is marginally the tallest of the 4 principal actors to play a hobbit in "The Lord of the Rings" films.
• Has a habit of writing on his hands, which he shares with 'Chris Martin (XI)' (qv) of 'Coldplay' (qv), who happens to be one of his favorite bands.
• Shares a birthday with his fellow co-star from the hit series Lost, 'Ian Somerhalder' (qv).
• Previous jobs before acting included sorting mail at a Post Office, working in British Home Stores and working as a saute chef at a place called Quincey's in Didsbury, Manchester.

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