David Wenham

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Characters played by David Wenham

Faramir — The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

Boromir's brother who resists the Ring and aids Frodo.

Faramir — The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

Noble captain of Gondor who resists the Ring.

Carl — Van Helsing (2004)

A friar and skilled weapons inventor who aids Van Helsing. He provides crucial exposition regarding Dracula's past and the Valerious family curse. He assists in rescuing Anna, helps defeat Aleera, and later helps cremate Anna's body before riding off with Van Helsing.

Scarfield — Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017)

Ruthless British naval commander hunting Jack.

Johnny Town-Mouse (voice) — Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

Voice of a sophisticated urban mouse

Dillios — 300: Rise of an Empire (2014)

Variant spelling of Dilios, appears in sequel context.

Johnny Town-Mouse (voice) — Peter Rabbit (2018)

Voice of the sophisticated mouse character.

Dilios — 300 (2007)

Spartan soldier and narrator who survives Thermopylae.

Harry 'Pete' Pierpont — Public Enemies (2009)

Harry 'Pete' Pierpont is one of the imprisoned members of Dillinger's former crew. Dillinger hopes to free him and the other prisoners after the gang's robbery, but Red Hamilton persuades him that such a rescue is unlikely, contributing to Dillinger's growing sense of isolation.

Hank Snow — Elvis (2022)

Hank Snow is a country singer managed by Colonel Tom Parker before Parker turns his attention to Elvis Presley. His place in Parker's professional orbit helps establish the carnival promoter's existing music-industry connections and provides the context in which Parker recognizes Elvis's potential to cross racial and musical boundaries.

Neil Fletcher — Australia (2008)

Corrupt station manager who schemes to seize control of Faraway Downs. He orchestrates the death of King Carney and marries Catherine to build a cattle monopoly. He later reveals he murdered Lady Sarah's husband and is Nullah's father, but is ultimately killed by King George after his financial ruin and Catherine's death.

John Brierley — Lion (2016)

Saroo's adoptive father. He relocates to Tasmania with his wife to adopt the lost boy, helping him adjust to life in Australia.

Career Overview

David Wenham has 92 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Peter Rabbit Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Van Helsing, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
92
Birth Date
1965-09-21
Birth Place
Marrickville, Sydney, Australia

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Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q296328), public domain (CC0).