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Dominic Monaghan, actor
Actor

Dominic Monaghan: Movies & Box Office

films
24
on screen
1997–2025
box office
$1.11B
average score
51
Born
December 8, 1976 (age 49)
Birthplace
West Berlin, West Germany
Full name
Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan
Citizenship
British, Irish
Occupations
Actor
Years active
1994-present
Career at a glance

Dominic Monaghan's Career in Numbers

Dominic Monaghan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dominic Monaghan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Hostile Waters (1997) to Long Shadows (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Dominic Monaghan Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 1
  2. 2000s 4
  3. 2010s 6
  4. 2020s 3

The 2010s were Dominic Monaghan's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Dominic Monaghan Movies by Genre

  • Drama 3
  • Thriller 3
  • Adventure 2
  • Action 2
  • Animation 1
  • Crime 1
  • Horror 1
  • Documentary 1

Drama is the genre Dominic Monaghan has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of thriller (3).

Dominic Monaghan Career Milestones

First film
Hostile Waters 1997
Biggest box office hit
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker $1.08B worldwide
Best-rated film
Long Shadows Movie Echo Score 71
Newest film
Long Shadows 2025
24 credits

Dominic Monaghan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Dominic Monaghan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Dominic Monaghan?

Dominic Monaghan was born in West Berlin, West Germany in 1976 and is 49 years old. Credited on films since 1997, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan, a British-Irish actor is best known for his roles as Meriadoc 'Merry' Brandybuck in Peter Jackson's film trilogy The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003), and Charlie Pace on the ABC television drama Lost (2004–2010). Born on 8th December 1976 in West Berlin, West Germany, Monaghan started his acting career in 1994, landing his initial roles in TV dramas such as Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. His big break arrived with Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy which propelled him to global fame and acclaim. Further recognition came with his role in ABC's hit show Lost where he played a former rockstar and drug addict. He also starred in films like X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, reuniting with J.J. Abrams, the co-creator of Lost. His love for nature also led him to host the nature programme Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan from 2012 to 2016.

In addition to acting, Monaghan is also a contributing writer for the music and culture magazine, Paste and the voice of Sightseeing Manchester's bus tour. An avid nature enthusiast, Monaghan has also been involved in activities like tree planting and maintaining a personal collection of exotic pets. Besides being an actor and a writer, Monaghan enjoys activities such as surfing, kayaking, snowboarding, and hiking. He has also learned karate, practiced yoga, and does gym training. Monaghan is also a fervent fan of Manchester United and enjoys playing games like League of Legends.

Works with

Who Dominic Monaghan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Dominic Monaghan shares the most films with. Billy Boyd comes first, with 11 films together, followed by Elijah Wood (10).

FAQ

Dominic Monaghan: Questions & Answers

How many movies Dominic Monaghan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Dominic Monaghan been in?

Dominic Monaghan is credited on 24 films, from 1997 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Dominic Monaghan's highest-grossing movie?

Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is Dominic Monaghan's biggest box office hit, with $1.08B worldwide, ahead of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024) ($20.8M). Across every film with box office figures, Dominic Monaghan's movies have made $1.11B.

Dominic Monaghan's biggest hits

What is the best Dominic Monaghan movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Dominic Monaghan's best-rated film is Long Shadows (2025) with a score of 71, followed by Edge of the World (2021) (58).

Best Dominic Monaghan movies, ranked

How old is Dominic Monaghan?

Dominic Monaghan is 49 years old, born on December 8, 1976 in West Berlin, West Germany.

What is Dominic Monaghan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Dominic Monaghan's filmography is Long Shadows (2025), in the role of Ned Duxbury.

Who does Dominic Monaghan work with most often?

Dominic Monaghan shares the most films with Billy Boyd (11 films), Elijah Wood (10 films) and Peter Jackson (10 films).

The Best Dominic Monaghan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 24 credits.

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