Stuart Townsend

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Characters played by Stuart Townsend

Dorian Gray — The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)

An immortal man whose youth is preserved by a cursed portrait, which the villain M stole to blackmail him. After stealing Nemo’s submarine pod and leaving a revealing recording, he confronts the team at M’s fortress. He is defeated and killed by Mina Harker using the very portrait that sustains his life.

Lestat de Lioncourt — Queen of the Damned (2002)

Modernized version of Lestat, embraces rock fame and challenges vampire traditions.

Vernon — Shade (2003)

A skilled card mechanic and former lover of Tiffany who partners with Charlie to run high-stakes poker cons. He is ultimately revealed to be part of The Dean's elaborate setup to double-cross Charlie and Tiffany.

Will — Trapped (2002)

A research physician and patent holder who is kidnapped by Cheryl and held in his hotel room. He uses his medical knowledge to paralyze Cheryl, uncovers the revenge plot behind his daughter's kidnapping, negotiates the ransom drop, and engages in a final fight to rescue his family.

Olly Pickering — The Best Man (2005)

A former university student turned self-help book assistant who falls in love with Sarah at a pre-wedding party. Initially manipulated by Murray and hesitant to expose James's infidelity, Olly ultimately confronts the truth, stops the wedding, and eventually reunites with Sarah while successfully resuming his writing career.

Jericho Ford — Apache Junction (2021)

Jericho Ford earns money fighting at Al Longfellow’s establishment and becomes a target of Captain Hensley’s search and reward offer. He helps free Annabelle Angel from a captor and later shares a camp with her and a Native man. Wary of Annabelle’s article, he is the central figure around whom the pursuit and town’s danger revolve.

Guy Malyon — Head in the Clouds (2004)

An Irish Cambridge scholarship student who becomes Gilda's lover. A political idealist, he volunteers as a soldier in the Spanish Civil War. During WWII, he works as a British spy in occupied Paris. He reunites with Gilda, is helped by her to escape a German trap, and returns to Paris to find her executed by locals.

Daemon Benz — Into the Deep (2025)

The leader of the deep-sea expedition, Benz takes Cassidy and the other divers out to sea. He and his armed crew intercept another vessel, then force Cassidy into a diving cage to retrieve crates from the seabed and refuse to bring her up until she meets their demand. As the survivors' situation worsens, he tries to frame their predicament as an honorable end.

Tim — Wonderland (1999)

Tim is one of Nadia’s blind-date partners, described as handsome. Nadia sleeps with him, but the encounter leaves her disappointed because Tim is not genuinely interested in her. His brief relationship with Nadia illustrates the unsatisfactory romantic connections she repeatedly experiences while searching for companionship.

Tom — The Escort (1999)

A professional escort boy for women. He unknowingly involves Pierre in a party where he receives payment from two clients. His lifestyle and profession serve as a catalyst for Pierre's personal crisis and subsequent drastic actions.

Aiden Hart — Christmas at Castle Hart (2021)

An architect who assists with practical matters at the castle and drives guests. Initially perceived as aloof and overconfident, he reveals insecurity about living up to his brilliant father’s reputation. He teaches Brooke how to make traditional plum pudding, and their teamwork develops into a deeper connection.

Jez — Shooting Fish (1997)

Jez is Dylan’s orphaned partner and closest friend, united with him by their dream of living in a stately home. He participates in their confidence tricks, contacts Georgie for help after their imprisonment, and works with Dylan and Georgie to make a supposedly worthless horse win a major race.

Career Overview

Stuart Townsend has 35 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work is anchored in the The Vampire Chronicles Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, XIII: The Series, Shade. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
35
Birth Date
1972-12-15
Birth Place
Howth, County Dublin, Ireland

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