What is Damian Lewis’ Net Worth and Salary?

Damian Lewis, an English actor and producer, has a net worth of $25 million. He is well-known for his roles in “Homeland” and “Billions”, both of which have garnered him critical acclaim and awards.

On “Homeland”, he played Nicholas Brody and won both an Emmy and Golden Globe Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He appeared in 38 episodes between 2011 and 2014. In “Billions”, he starred as Bobby Axelrod and appeared in 60 episodes from 2016 to 2021.

Damian Lewis: Early Life and Education

Damian Lewis was born in London in 1971 to Charlotte Mary and John Watcyn Lewis, a City insurance broker. He attended several English boarding schools and visited relatives in the U.S. during summer breaks. At age 16, he became interested in acting and later graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1993.

Damian Lewis’ Acting Career

After graduating from drama school, Lewis worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company and appeared in productions such as “Little Eyolf,” “Cymbeline,” and “Pillars of the Community.” He also worked as a telemarketer to pay bills. His first TV appearance was in “A Touch of Frost” in 1993, followed by “Robinson Crusoe” in 1997 and “Hamlet” in 2000. He gained attention for his role in “The Forsyte Saga” and starred in the film “Dreamcatcher” in 2003. Lewis’s breakthrough role was as Maj. Richard Winters in “Band of Brothers” in 2001, earning him a Golden Globe nod. He went on to appear in films such as “Stormbreaker” and “The Escapist” and starred in the US TV series “Life” in 2008. Lewis has also performed in theater productions such as “The Misanthrope” and played Tory Prime Minister Simon Laity in “Number 10” on BBC Radio 4. In 2011, he played the role of Gareth in the film “Will.”

Lewis Earns Accolades for Role in “Homeland”

In 2011, Damian Lewis landed the lead role as Gunnery Sergeant Nicholas Brody in Showtime’s “Homeland.” His performance earned him critical acclaim and numerous awards, including an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama, and the Dorian Award for TV Performance of the Year. He was also nominated for a second Emmy in 2013.

Following the end of “Homeland,” Lewis appeared in several productions, including the role of Lord Capulet in “Romeo and Juliet” and as a cast member in the films “Queen of the Desert” and “Wolf Hall.”

Damian Lewis’ Role in “Billions”

In 2016, Damian Lewis landed the lead role of billionaire Bobby Axelrod on the Showtime original series “Billions.” He played this character for 60 episodes between 2016 and 2021.

Damian Lewis’ Film Career Highlights

In 2016, Lewis starred in “Our Kind of Traitor,” a thriller film. He was also featured in the gender-flipped “Ocean’s 11” reboot, “Ocean’s 8,” in 2017. Two years later, he played Steve McQueen in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood,” which was nominated for an Academy Award. Lewis co-starred with Toni Collette in the 2020 sports-comedy drama “Dream Horse,” which received positive reviews.

Personal Life and Philanthropy

Damian Lewis was married to actress Helen McCrory from 2007 until her death in 2021. They have two children together and reside in a Victorian townhouse located in Tufnell Park, north London.

In addition to his acting career, Lewis is a big soccer fan and has participated in the Soccer Aid fundraiser. He is also the patron of London-based charity Scene & Heard and a trade justice ambassador for the charity Christian Aid.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lewis and McCrory supported Feed NHS, a scheme to give food from high-end restaurants to NHS staff. They raised over $1 million for the charity, allowing its success to roll out to other cities in the UK.

Lewis earned the title of Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2014 for his contributions to drama.

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