Jamie Dornan

Actor, Model

British Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland Taurus 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Model
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth01/05/1982
Age44 years
BirthplaceHolywood, County Down, Northern Ireland
Zodiac SignTaurus

Latest News about Jamie Dornan

14/04/2026

Jamie Dornan was announced as the new Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, taking over the role originated by Viggo Mortensen. The Andy Serkis-directed prequel follows a young Aragorn sent to find Gollum. Dornan later said he was deeply honored and that filming had wrapped.

17/03/2026

Dornan was named as one of the first three hosts of the UK version of Saturday Night Live, alongside Tina Fey and Riz Ahmed. The announcement marked his first hosting role on the long-running sketch comedy format in the UK.

09/02/2026

Dornan joined the cast of the dark comedy The Worst, alongside Keira Knightley, Alicia Vikander and Erin Kellyman. The film was presented as a project set for the European Film Market.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameJames Peter Maxwell Dornan
SummaryNorthern Irish actor and former model, known for playing serial killer Paul Spector in the BBC Two drama The Fall and Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey. He also worked as a folk musician early in his career. In 2026 he was cast as Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

Physical Stats & More

Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Educational Qualification(s)

Methodist College BelfastAttended
Teesside UniversityEnrolled but left before completing studies

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
SpouseAmelia Warner
Wedding Date27/04/2013
Wedding LocationSomerset, England
Mother's DeathLorna Dornan died when he was 16
Father's Death15/03/2021, from complications related to COVID-19

Relationships & More

SpouseAmelia Warner, actress, singer and songwriter
MeetingMet on the set of an Asprey photo shoot in 2003

Family

FatherJim Dornan, obstetrician and gynaecologist
MotherLorna Dornan (deceased)
Siblings
  • Jessica Dornan
  • Liesa Dornan
Children
  • Dulcie Dornan (born 21/11/2013, Vancouver, Canada)
  • Elva Dornan (born 16/02/2016, UK)
  • Alberta Dornan (born 2019, UK)
RelativesFirst cousin, twice removed, of actress Greer Garson

Career

Early WorkModelling campaigns for brands including Dolce & Gabbana and Calvin Klein in the early 2000s
MusicMember of the folk band Sons of Jim until it disbanded in 2008
Film DebutMarie Antoinette (2006), as Axel von Fersen, directed by Sofia Coppola
Television
  • The Fall (BBC Two, playing Paul Spector)
  • Once Upon a Time (ABC, playing Sheriff Graham Humbert)
  • The Tourist
  • Saturday Night Live UK (first host announced 2026)
Film
  • Fifty Shades of Grey (2015), as Christian Grey
  • A Private War (2018)
  • Belfast (2021)
  • Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021)
  • The Worst (dark comedy, announced 2026)
Upcoming
The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for GollumAragorn, scheduled for release 17/12/2027

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. He moved to London in 2002 to pursue acting, without applying to drama school.
2. He was reportedly not keen on modelling at first and was persuaded by his sisters to pursue it.
3. He has said that his father once considered becoming an actor and appeared in The Fall as a porter.
4. His father, Jim Dornan, has been credited with delivering thousands of babies during his career.

Also born on 1 May

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