Charles Dance

Charles Dance

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

Oct 10, 1946(78 years old)

Place of Birth

Redditch, Worcestershire, England, UK

Transalations

English,

French,

German,

Greek,

Polish,

Mandarin,

Korean,

Mandarin,

Swedish,

Russian,

Spanish,

Japanese,

Persian,

Latvian,

Macedonian,

Hebrew,

Bulgarian,

Arabic,

Ukrainian,

Thai,

Serbian,

Czech,

Mandarin,

Turkish

Biography

Walter Charles Dance OBE (born 10 October 1946) is an English actor, screenwriter, and director. He typically plays strict, authoritarian characters or villains. He is best known for his roles as Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, Kitchener in The King's Man, Martin Benson in Amazon Prime's The Widow, Lord Mountbatten in Netflix's The Crown (for which he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series), Thomas in Underworld: Awakening and Underworld: Blood Wars, Harold Fillmore in Ghostbusters (2016), Mr. Bennet in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Frankenstein in Victor Frankenstein, Master Vampire in Dracula Untold, Conrad Knox in the Cinemax series Strike Back, Raymond Stockbridge in Gosford Park, one-eyed hitman Benedict in Last Action Hero, Clemens in Alien³, Sardo Numpsa in The Golden Child, and Guy Perron in The Jewel in the Crown. He started his career on stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) before appearing in film and television. For his services to drama, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006. He made his directorial film debut with the drama film Ladies in Lavender (2004), which he also wrote and executive produced.

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Known For

Swimming PoolSwimming Pool
65%

Swimming Pool

21 May 2003
The Golden ChildThe Golden Child
59%

The Golden Child

12 Dec 1986
The 50 Greatest Television DramasThe 50 Greatest Television Dramas

The 50 Greatest Television Dramas

03 Feb 2007
For Your Eyes OnlyFor Your Eyes Only
65%

For Your Eyes Only

24 Jun 1981
Gosford ParkGosford Park
68%

Gosford Park

26 Dec 2001
Désaccord ParfaitDésaccord Parfait
59%

Twice Upon a Time

08 Nov 2006
Alien³Alien³
64%

Alien³

22 May 1992
China MoonChina Moon
61%

China Moon

04 Mar 1994
Last Action HeroLast Action Hero
65%

Last Action Hero

18 Jun 1993
PlentyPlenty
57%

Plenty

20 Sep 1985
Starter for 10Starter for 10
64%

Starter for 10

13 Sep 2006
White MischiefWhite Mischief
60%

White Mischief

10 Nov 1987
There Be DragonsThere Be Dragons
50%

There Be Dragons

25 Mar 2011
Tmavomodrý světTmavomodrý svět
70%

Dark Blue World

17 May 2001
Your HighnessYour Highness
53%

Your Highness

08 Apr 2011
IroncladIronclad
61%

Ironclad

03 Mar 2011
Good Morning, BabiloniaGood Morning, Babilonia
62%

Good Morning, Babylon

13 May 1987
Hilary and JackieHilary and Jackie
66%

Hilary and Jackie

30 Dec 1998
Underworld: AwakeningUnderworld: Awakening
63%

Underworld: Awakening

19 Jan 2012
Les reliques du BouddhaLes reliques du Bouddha

The Relics of Buddha

01 Jan 2013
Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'
78%

Wreckage and Rage: Making 'Alien³'

02 Dec 2003
In the Presence of Mine EnemiesIn the Presence of Mine Enemies
48%

In the Presence of Mine Enemies

20 Apr 1997
Don't Go Breaking My HeartDon't Go Breaking My Heart
49%

Don't Go Breaking My Heart

12 Feb 1999
Don BoscoDon Bosco
68%

Saint John Bosco Mission to Love

22 Sep 2004
GoldeneyeGoldeneye
60%

Goldeneye

26 Aug 1989
The Blood OrangesThe Blood Oranges
38%

The Blood Oranges

07 Sep 1997
St George's DaySt George's Day
48%

St George's Day

07 Sep 2012
Justin and the Knights of ValourJustin and the Knights of Valour
59%

Justin and the Knights of Valour

09 Aug 2013
Pascali's IslandPascali's Island
64%

Pascali's Island

22 Jul 1988
Exquisite TendernessExquisite Tenderness
54%

The Surgeon

13 Jan 1995
Master Moley by Royal InvitationMaster Moley by Royal Invitation
58%

Master Moley by Royal Invitation

16 Nov 2019
Alien EvolutionAlien Evolution
59%

Alien Evolution

12 Oct 2001
Consenting AdultsConsenting Adults
57%

Consenting Adults

04 Sep 2007
Desvío al paraísoDesvío al paraíso
50%

Shortcut to Paradise

14 Aug 1994
PatrickPatrick
50%

Patrick

15 Oct 2013
Instruments of DarknessInstruments of Darkness
100%

Instruments of Darkness

10 Nov 2015
The Hanging SunThe Hanging Sun
56%

The Hanging Sun

12 Sep 2022
The ContractorThe Contractor
55%

The Contractor

10 Jul 2007
La vague perdueLa vague perdue

Savage Waters

27 Oct 2023
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock HolmesMurder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes
80%

Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes

05 Jan 2000
Paris ConnectionsParis Connections
33%

Paris Connections

06 Sep 2010
The Science of Doctor WhoThe Science of Doctor Who
73%

The Science of Doctor Who

14 Nov 2013
The Imitation GameThe Imitation Game
80%

The Imitation Game

14 Nov 2014
Space TruckersSpace Truckers
54%

Space Truckers

04 Oct 1996
Out of the ShadowsOut of the Shadows
60%

Out of the Shadows

02 Sep 1988
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyThe Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
79%

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

08 Apr 2001
Ali G IndahouseAli G Indahouse
61%

Ali G Indahouse

21 Mar 2002
Little EyolfLittle Eyolf
60%

Little Eyolf

19 Jul 1982
JurijJurij

Jurij

06 Aug 2001
UndertowUndertow
57%

Undertow

26 Mar 1996
CenturyCentury
53%

Century

31 Dec 1993
Dracula UntoldDracula Untold
64%

Dracula Untold

01 Oct 2014
Titanic: Birth of a LegendTitanic: Birth of a Legend
76%

Titanic: Birth of a Legend

05 May 2005
Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesPride and Prejudice and Zombies
62%

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

04 Feb 2016
Michiel de RuyterMichiel de Ruyter
65%

Admiral

29 Jan 2015
Woman in GoldWoman in Gold
73%

Woman in Gold

20 Mar 2015
LancasterLancaster
68%

Lancaster

27 May 2022
RumoursRumours
49%

Rumours

01 Jul 2024
Game of Thrones The IMAX ExperienceGame of Thrones The IMAX Experience
86%

Game of Thrones The IMAX Experience

29 Jan 2015
A PatriotA Patriot

A Patriot

FrankensteinFrankenstein

Frankenstein

30 Aug 2025
Portrait of the QueenPortrait of the Queen
60%

Portrait of the Queen

22 Nov 2022
Black and WhiteBlack and White
56%

Black and White

31 Oct 2002
Child 44Child 44
63%

Child 44

15 Mar 2015
Midnight's ChildrenMidnight's Children
55%

Midnight's Children

31 Aug 2012
Me Before YouMe Before You
79%

Me Before You

01 Jun 2016
The McGuffinThe McGuffin
60%

The McGuffin

12 Jan 1986
The Magic of the Movies: Behind the Scenes of David Fincher's MankThe Magic of the Movies: Behind the Scenes of David Fincher's Mank

The Magic of the Movies: Behind the Scenes of David Fincher's Mank

27 Feb 2021
The First OmenThe First Omen
69%

The First Omen

03 Apr 2024
Father's DayFather's Day
55%

Father's Day

12 Jun 2013
Despite the Falling SnowDespite the Falling Snow
57%

Despite the Falling Snow

29 Jan 2016
The MapmakerThe Mapmaker
65%

The Mapmaker

21 Sep 2012
Underworld: Blood WarsUnderworld: Blood Wars
59%

Underworld: Blood Wars

24 Nov 2016
ScoopScoop
66%

Scoop

27 Jul 2006
ВийВий
59%

Forbidden Empire

30 Jan 2014
RetrospectiveRetrospective

Retrospective

14 Jul 2014
GhostbustersGhostbusters
53%

Ghostbusters

14 Jul 2016
EuphoriaEuphoria
63%

Euphoria

01 Feb 2018
The Clerk's TaleThe Clerk's Tale

The Clerk's Tale

20 May 2010
Michael CollinsMichael Collins
69%

Michael Collins

25 Oct 1996
Dickens' Secret LoverDickens' Secret Lover

Dickens' Secret Lover

16 Jun 2008
Тайна печати ДраконаТайна печати Дракона
61%

Iron Mask

16 Aug 2019
Victor FrankensteinVictor Frankenstein
60%

Victor Frankenstein

10 Nov 2015
KabloonakKabloonak
67%

Kabloonak

01 Jan 1994
Amanece en SamanáAmanece en Samaná
55%

Amanece en Samaná

08 Nov 2024
The CommuterThe Commuter
55%

The Commuter

26 Oct 2010
Dreams of LeavingDreams of Leaving
70%

Dreams of Leaving

17 Jan 1980
Hidden CityHidden City
51%

Hidden City

24 Jun 1987
Fanny Lye Deliver'dFanny Lye Deliver'd
65%

Fanny Lye Deliver'd

10 Oct 2019
Godzilla: King of the MonstersGodzilla: King of the Monsters
67%

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

29 May 2019
That Good NightThat Good Night
69%

That Good Night

20 Jun 2017
Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-Family SecretRosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-Family Secret
40%

Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-Family Secret

25 Dec 2010
Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-A Healing HeartRosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-A Healing Heart

Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-A Healing Heart

25 Dec 2010
Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-The ScandalRosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-The Scandal

Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-The Scandal

25 Dec 2011
Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-The ReunionRosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-The Reunion

Rosamunde Pilcher: Shades of Love-The Reunion

25 Dec 2011
First BornFirst Born
70%

First Born

30 Oct 1988
The Book of VisionThe Book of Vision
63%

The Book of Vision

08 Jul 2021
Happy New Year, Colin BursteadHappy New Year, Colin Burstead
64%

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

11 Oct 2018
Rainy Day WomenRainy Day Women

Rainy Day Women

10 Apr 1984
Speeches That Shook the WorldSpeeches That Shook the World

Speeches That Shook the World

06 Nov 2013
The DoorThe Door

The Door

12 Oct 2012
SpitfireSpitfire
72%

Spitfire

20 Jul 2018
Johnny English Strikes AgainJohnny English Strikes Again
63%

Johnny English Strikes Again

13 Sep 2018
Wimbledon Official Film 2017Wimbledon Official Film 2017
55%

Wimbledon Official Film 2017

23 Oct 2017
The King's ManThe King's Man
67%

The King's Man

22 Dec 2021
Chrono-PerambulatorChrono-Perambulator

Chrono-Perambulator

12 Dec 1999
MankMank
67%

Mank

13 Nov 2020
La valle di pietraLa valle di pietra
60%

La valle di pietra

01 Jan 1992
The Muppets Take The O2The Muppets Take The O2
95%

The Muppets Take The O2

13 Jul 2018
What Rats Won't DoWhat Rats Won't Do
50%

What Rats Won't Do

01 Jul 1998
The Making of 'Gosford Park'The Making of 'Gosford Park'
50%

The Making of 'Gosford Park'

18 Jun 2002
The LiarThe Liar

The Liar

На пороге бессмертия: Путешествие в ИндиюНа пороге бессмертия: Путешествие в Индию

Viy 3: Travel to India

Against the IceAgainst the Ice
68%

Against the Ice

10 Feb 2022
InterventionIntervention
10%

Intervention

01 Jan 2007
Fatal SpringFatal Spring

Fatal Spring

07 Nov 1980
Hammer: Heroes, Legends and MonstersHammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters
85%

Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters

31 Oct 2024
Ladies FirstLadies First

Ladies First

The Big Fat Quiz of TellyThe Big Fat Quiz of Telly

The Big Fat Quiz of Telly

23 Aug 2024
Woman in GoldWoman in Gold
100%

Woman in Gold

18 Nov 2015
Game of ThronesGame of Thrones
85%

Game of Thrones

The One ShowThe One Show
47%

The One Show

Tales of the UnexpectedTales of the Unexpected
67%

Tales of the Unexpected

The ProfessionalsThe Professionals
74%

The Professionals

Bleak HouseBleak House
82%

Bleak House

Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)
61%

Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)

The Jewel in the CrownThe Jewel in the Crown
67%

The Jewel in the Crown

Foyle's WarFoyle's War
79%

Foyle's War

TrinityTrinity
58%

Trinity

Fallen AngelFallen Angel
45%

Fallen Angel

Going PostalGoing Postal
72%

Going Postal

RafflesRaffles
80%

Raffles

Trial & RetributionTrial & Retribution
68%

Trial & Retribution

Play for TodayPlay for Today
63%

Play for Today

FingersmithFingersmith
73%

Fingersmith

RebeccaRebecca
59%

Rebecca

Natural WorldNatural World
71%

Natural World

NeverlandNeverland
61%

Neverland

Father BrownFather Brown
66%

Father Brown

Drama TrailsDrama Trails

Drama Trails

Strike BackStrike Back
75%

Strike Back

Secret StateSecret State
71%

Secret State

Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You?
77%

Would I Lie to You?

Who Do You Think You Are?Who Do You Think You Are?
67%

Who Do You Think You Are?

Childhood's EndChildhood's End
70%

Childhood's End

The Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera
72%

The Phantom of the Opera

And Then There Were NoneAnd Then There Were None
76%

And Then There Were None

MerlinMerlin
78%

Merlin

Edward the SeventhEdward the Seventh
69%

Edward the Seventh

Deadline GallipoliDeadline Gallipoli
62%

Deadline Gallipoli

MoleyMoley
60%

Moley

Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of LoveRosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love
30%

Rosamunde Pilcher's Shades of Love

An Audience with...An Audience with...
53%

An Audience with...

To the Ends of the EarthTo the Ends of the Earth
62%

To the Ends of the Earth

The Flying DoctorsThe Flying Doctors
63%

The Flying Doctors

The CrownThe Crown
82%

The Crown

Out on a LimbOut on a Limb
53%

Out on a Limb

Savage KingdomSavage Kingdom
77%

Savage Kingdom

Rabbit HoleRabbit Hole
72%

Rabbit Hole

The Great FireThe Great Fire
74%

The Great Fire

Room 101Room 101
63%

Room 101

The Woman in WhiteThe Woman in White
60%

The Woman in White

The WidowThe Widow
69%

The Widow

The SandmanThe Sandman
79%

The Sandman

Celebrity Antiques Road TripCelebrity Antiques Road Trip
50%

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Testament: The Story of MosesTestament: The Story of Moses
72%

Testament: The Story of Moses

Henry VIIIHenry VIII
69%

Henry VIII

This EnglandThis England
59%

This England

Time for MurderTime for Murder
40%

Time for Murder

The Serpent QueenThe Serpent Queen
75%

The Serpent Queen

Agatha Christie's MarpleAgatha Christie's Marple
77%

Agatha Christie's Marple

Rise of Empires: OttomanRise of Empires: Ottoman
75%

Rise of Empires: Ottoman

First BornFirst Born
60%

First Born

Screen TwoScreen Two
68%

Screen Two

The Singapore GripThe Singapore Grip
57%

The Singapore Grip

The Little Drummer GirlThe Little Drummer Girl
71%

The Little Drummer Girl

Hang UpsHang Ups
64%

Hang Ups

Renaissance: The Blood and the BeautyRenaissance: The Blood and the Beauty
53%

Renaissance: The Blood and the Beauty

Top GearTop Gear
75%

Top Gear

The Day of the JackalThe Day of the Jackal
82%

The Day of the Jackal

PlayhousePlayhouse
70%

Playhouse

BBC Play of the MonthBBC Play of the Month
50%

BBC Play of the Month

Jam and JerusalemJam and Jerusalem
70%

Jam and Jerusalem