Dominic Monaghan
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
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).
Monaghan was born in Berlin, West Germany, to British parents Maureen, a nurse, and Austin Monaghan, a science teacher. His family moved back to England when he was eleven. 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)
and a leading role in
Monsignor Renard (2000), 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 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.
"Lord of the Rings". Before that, he became known in England for his
role in the British television drama
Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996).
Monaghan was born in Berlin, West Germany, to British parents Maureen, a nurse, and Austin Monaghan, a science teacher. His family moved back to England when he was eleven. 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)
and a leading role in
Monsignor Renard (2000), 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 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.