David Wenham: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 44
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 1994–2023
- box office
- $2.07B
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 65
- Born
- September 21, 1965 (age 61)
- Birthplace
- Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia
- Citizenship
- Australia
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1987-present
- Spouses
- Kate Agnew
- Children
- 2
The Best David Wenham Movies
The highest-rated films David Wenham is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Goldstone (2018) scores highest, at 80. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Goldstone 2018 · Johnny -
Movie Echo Score: Score 76 In Like Flynn 2019 · Christian Travers -
Movie Echo Score: Score 73 The Furnace 2020 · Mal -
Movie Echo Score: Score 71 Elvis 2022 · Hank Snow -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind 2022 · Kano (voice) -
Movie Echo Score: Score 62 Nekrotronic 2019 · Luther
David Wenham's Career in Numbers
David Wenham's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres David Wenham works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from No Escape (1994) to Faraway Downs (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
David Wenham Movies by Decade
- 1990s 5
- 2000s 10
- 2010s 18
- 2020s 6
The 2010s were David Wenham's busiest decade, with 18 films.
David Wenham Movies by Genre
- Drama 14
- Action 5
- Animation 3
- Western 2
- Crime 2
- Comedy 2
- Tv movie 2
- Fantasy 1
- Biography 1
- Thriller 1
Drama is the genre David Wenham has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of action (5).
David Wenham Career Milestones
- First film
- No Escape 1994
- Biggest box office hit
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales $796M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Goldstone Movie Echo Score 80
- Newest film
- Faraway Downs 2023
David Wenham Filmography: Every Movie
Every film David Wenham is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 38 as actor. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by David Wenham
1David Wenham Movies as an Actor
38- 2023
Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back as Lenny Glick (voice) · Animation - 2023
Faraway Downs as Neil Fletcher · Western - 2022
Mortal Kombat Legends: Snow Blind as Kano (voice) · Fantasy Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2022
Elvis as Hank Snow · Biography Worldwide box office: $289M Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2020
The Furnace as Mal · Western Worldwide box office: $315K Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2020
Dirt Music as Jim · Drama Worldwide box office: $483K Movie Echo Score: 52 - 2019
Dirt Music as Jim · Drama Worldwide box office: $483K Movie Echo Score: 57 - 2019
Nekrotronic as Luther · Action Worldwide box office: $78.2K Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2019
In Like Flynn as Christian Travers · Action Worldwide box office: $11.3K Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2018
Goldstone as Johnny · Thriller Worldwide box office: $650K Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2018
Romper Stomper as Jago Zoric · Drama - 2017
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales Action Worldwide box office: $796M Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2017
Beyond the Known World as Carl Hansen · Drama Worldwide box office: $35.7K - 2015
Force of Destiny as Robert · Drama - 2015
Oscar Wilde’s the Nightingale and the Rose as Red Rose · Animation - 2015
Banished as Governor Arthur Phillip · Drama - 2014
Paper Planes as Patrick (Jason's Father) · Family Worldwide box office: $6.42M - 2014
300: Rise of an Empire Action Worldwide box office: $338M - 2013
Top of the Lake Crime - 2012
Dripping in Chocolate as Detective Bennett O'Mara · Drama - 2012
A Cautionary Tail as Narrator · Animation - 2010
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole Adventure Worldwide box office: $140M - 2010
Glenn Owen Dodds as Glenn Owen Dodds · Comedy - 2009
Pope Joan as Gerold · Romance Worldwide box office: $28.7M - 2007
300 Action Worldwide box office: $456M - 2005
Three Dollars as Eddie Harnovey · Drama Worldwide box office: $873K - 2004
The Brush-Off as Murray Whelan · Tv movie - 2004
Stiff as Murray Whelan · Tv movie - 2004
Van Helsing: The London Assignment as Carl (voice) · Horror - 2003
Gettin’ Square as Johnny Francis 'Spit' Spitieri · Crime Worldwide box office: $1.42M - 2003
The Making of The Two Towers Documentary - 2003
After the Deluge as Alex Kirby · Drama - 2001
Better Than Sex Drama Worldwide box office: $620K - 1999
Molokai: The Story of Father Damien as Damien · Drama - 1998
A Little Bit of Soul as Dr. Richard Shorkinghorn · Sci-Fi - 1996
Idiot Box as Bank Teller with a History · Drama - 1996
Cosi as Doug · Comedy Worldwide box office: $35.5K - 1994
No Escape as Hotel Guard · Drama Worldwide box office: $15.3M
David Wenham in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2010
True Guardians of the Earth as Himself · Documentary - 2006
Steve Irwin: He Changed Our World as Self · Documentary - 2004
A Filmmaker’s Journey: Making ‘The Return of the King’ as Self · Documentary - 2004
The Making of the Return of the King as Self · Documentary - 2003
Beyond the Movie: The Return of the King as Self · History
David Wenham: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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1st AACTA Awards- David Wenham: Nominated Best Lead Actor Oranges and Sunshine
Who Is David Wenham?
David Wenham was born in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 1994, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
David Wenham is an Australian actor applauded for his numerous roles in film, theatre, and television, and has got a rich career spanning since 1987. Most notably, he gained international recognition for his portrayal of Faramir in The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. He has also delivered compelling performances in films such as Van Helsing, 300 and its sequel, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Elvis. He is, however, more familiar to the Australian audience for his roles as Diver Dan in SeaChange and Price Galese in Les Norton. A portrait of him by artist Adam Cullen received the prestigious Archibald Prize in 2000.
Wenham launched his career after completing his Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts) in 1987 from the University of Western Sydney. He appeared in numerous Australian films, like The Boys and Molokai, proving his versatility as an actor. His role as 'Diver Dan' made him a"sex symbol" in Australia. Wenham occasionally appeared in Hollywood films, but his most impactful role was Faramir in The Lord of the Rings series. He also delivered performances in Van Helsing, 300, and its sequel and video game. In 2017, he played the villain Harold Meachum in Netflix's Iron Fist. He lent his voice to Johnny Town-Mouse's character in Peter Rabbit and its sequel. In 2022, he worked with Baz Luhrmann to portray Hank Snow in the biographical film Elvis. His performance as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol was praised, and he was subsequently appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2023.
Who David Wenham Makes Movies With
The actors and directors David Wenham shares the most films with. Hugo Weaving comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Orlando Bloom (5).
David Wenham: Questions & Answers
How many movies David Wenham has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has David Wenham been in?
David Wenham is credited on 44 films, from 1994 to 2023. 38 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is David Wenham's highest-grossing movie?
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales (2017) is David Wenham's biggest box office hit, with $796M worldwide, ahead of 300 (2007) ($456M). Across every film with box office figures, David Wenham's movies have made $2.07B.
David Wenham's biggest hits What is the best David Wenham movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, David Wenham's best-rated film is Goldstone (2018) with a score of 80, followed by In Like Flynn (2019) (76).
Best David Wenham movies, ranked Has David Wenham won an Oscar?
David Wenham has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, David Wenham has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is David Wenham?
David Wenham is 61 years old, born on September 21, 1965 in Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia.
What is David Wenham's newest movie?
The most recent film on David Wenham's filmography is Combat Wombat: Back 2 Back (2023), in the role of Lenny Glick (voice).
Who does David Wenham work with most often?
David Wenham shares the most films with Hugo Weaving (6 films), Orlando Bloom (5 films) and Sean Astin (4 films).
The Best David Wenham Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 44 credits.
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