Hugh Dancy Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 73 kg |
Date of Birth | June 19, 1975 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Spouse | Claire Danes |
Hugh Dancy is a talented English actor and a former model. He is known for his roles in Elizabeth I, The Big C, Hannibal, Deadline Gallipoli, The Path, Trial & Retribution, The New Adventures of Robin Hood, Dangerfield, Black Hawk Down, King Arthur, Ella Enchanted, Basic Instinct 2: Risk Addiction, Evening, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Adam, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return, The Jane Austen Book Club, Hysteria, and Young Blades. Hugh has been the face of Burberry men’s fashion campaign and has over 400k followers on Facebook.
Born Name
Hugh Michael Horace Dancy
Nick Name
Fancy Dancy
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Hugh Dancy studied at Edenhurst Preparatory School in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Then, he was enrolled in boarding school at the Dragon School in Oxford after which he joined the Winchester College.
Later, he attended St Peter’s College in Oxford and graduated with a major in English.
Occupation
Actor, Former Model
Family
- Father – Jonathan Dancy (Philosophy Professor at the University of Reading and University of Texas at Austin)
- Mother – Sarah Ann Dancy (née Birley) (Works in Academic Publishing)
- Siblings – Jack Dancy (Younger Brother) (Co-director of Trufflepig Travel), Katharine Sarah Redman (Younger Sister)
- Others – John H.C. Dancy (Paternal Grandfather), Horace John Dancy (Paternal Great-Grandfather), Naomi Tribe (Paternal Great-Grandmother), Florence Angela Dawn Bryant (Paternal Grandmother), Charles Leslie Bryant (Paternal Great-Grandfather), Florence Olive Boot (Paternal Great-Grandmother), Michael Pellew Birley (Maternal Grandfather), Norman Pellew Birley (Maternal Great-Grandfather), Eileen Alice Morgan (Maternal Great-Grandmother), Ann Grover Street (Maternal Grandmother), James Martineau Street (Maternal Great-Grandfather), Katharine Haydon (Maternal Great-Grandmother)
Manager
Hugh Dancy is managed by Dallas Smith, Agent, United Agents LLP, London, United Kingdom.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Hugh Dancy has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
White
He has English, Welsh, and Scottish ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sharp jawline
- Curly hair
- Pointed chin
Brand Endorsements
In 2004, he became the face for Burberry men’s fashion campaign.
Best Known For
- His versatile roles in TV series and films including Elizabeth I (2005) as Earl of Essex, Hannibal (2013–2015) as Will Graham, The Big C (2011) as Lee Fallon, Deadline Gallipoli (2015) as Ellis Ashmead Bartlett, Black Hawk Down (2001) as Sfc. Kurt Schmid, King Arthur (2004) as Galahad, Ella Enchanted (2004) as Prince Charmont, Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) as Luke Brandon, Adam (2009) as Adam Raki, and Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) as Ted
First Film
In 2001, he made his theatrical film debut as D’Artagnan in the action adventure film, Young Blades.
In 2013, he made his theatrical film debut as a voice actor by voicing the character of Marshal Mallow in the animated adventure film, Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return.
First TV Show
In 1998, he made his first TV show appearance as Roberto Bellini in the mystery crime drama series, Trial & Retribution.
In 2016, he made his TV show debut as a voice actor by providing vocals to several characters in the animated action comedy series, Robot Chicken.
Hugh Dancy Favorite Things
- TV Show – The Wire (2002-2008)
- Word – Sesquipedalian (which means the unnecessary use of long words)
Source – IMDb, The Guardian
Hugh Dancy Facts
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