Jamie Dornan is an Irish actor who became recognized for his roles as Sheriff Graham Humbert in the ABC series Once Upon a Time and Paul Spector in the BBC series The Fall. He played Axel von Fersen in Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette. He also starred as Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades film series and played the role of Elliot Stanley/Eugene Cassidy in the thriller drama series The Tourist from 2022 to 2024. In addition, he is also known for A Haunting in Venice, Heart of Stone, Belfast, Wild Mountain Thyme, A Private War, Trolls World Tour, and Robin Hood. So, who is Jamie Dornan? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
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Jamie Dornan Biography
Jamie Dornan was born on the 1st of May 1982, in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. He’s currently 42 years old.
| Birth Name | Jamie Dornan |
| Nickname | Jamie |
| Date of Birth | May 1, 1982 |
| Place of Birth | Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Age | 42 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Amelia Warner |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Notting Hill, London, England |
Family
- Father – Jim Dornan (Obstetrician)
- Mother – Lorna Dornan
- Siblings – Liesa Dornan (Older Sister) (Works in Disney London), Jessica Dornan (Older Sister) (Fashion Designer)
Education
Jamie graduated from Methodist College Belfast, where he played rugby and participated in the drama department. He later attended Teesside University but dropped out to pursue a career in acting.
Jamie Dornan Married Life
Jamie Dornan married English actress and singer-songwriter Amelia Warner on April 13, 2013. They have three daughters, Dulcie Dornan, born on 21 November 2013, and Elva Dornan, born on 16 February 2016. Their third daughter Alberta was born in the UK in February 2019.
Prior to his marriage with Warner, Dornan was in a relationship with actress Keira Knightley from 2003 to 2005. He also dated actress Kate Moss for over a year in 2006.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 6 feet Centimeters – 183 cm Meters – 1.83 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 77 kg Pounds – 170 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Jamie Dornan earned his first acting credits as Axel von Fersen in the 2006 historical drama film, ‘Marie Antoinette’.
Television Debut
Dornan made his first appearance in television as The Huntsman / Sheriff Graham Humbert in a drama television series, ‘Once Upon a Time’ from 2011 to 2013.
Brand Endorsements
Dornan appeared in commercials for Dolce & Gabanna, Zara, Banana Republic, Dior, Calvin Klein, and Levi’s Jeans with Lily Aldridge.
Favorite Things
- Directors – Pedro Almodovar, Tim Burton
- City – New York
- Movies – Badlands (1973), Robin Hood (Disney) (1973), Terminator (1984, 1991, 2009, 2015), Die Hard (1988), Annie Hall (1977)
- Writer – Paul Auster
- TV Shows – Breaking Bad (2008-2013), Lost (2004-2010), True Detective (2014-Present)
- Books – The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit
Jamie Dornan Net Worth
Jamie Dornan has a net worth of $14 million dollars, as of 2024. He splits his time between London, England, and Hollywood Hills, US.
Social Media Presence
Dornan is largely active on social media. He has 5.2 million people following him on his Instagram account while his Facebook page has garnered over 1.3 million followers.
Jamie Dornan Facts
His mother, Lona, died from pancreatic cancer when he was 16 years old.
He was the member of the folk band Sons of Jim from 2006 until the group disbanded in 2008.
He is a huge fan of Manchester United.
Jamie plunged into modeling in 2001 and subsequently signed with Select Model Management. He did ad campaigns for Dior Homme and Calvin Klein, among others.
In 2005, he was named “The Golden Torso” by The New York Times.
In 2006, Dornan was dubbed the “male Kate Moss” by GQ and in 2015 was ranked one of the “25 Biggest Male Models of All Time” by Vogue.
Dornan owns a football team called Bangor Football Club.
He loves reading and golfing.
He suffers from asthma.
In 2018 Dornan starred alongside Peter Dinklage in the HBO television film My Dinner with Herv.
He starred alongside Caitríona Balfe and Judi Dench in the 2021 British coming-of-age drama film Belfast, for which he received a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his performance. The film was nominated for Best Picture at the 94th Academy Awards.
In 2022, he launched his menswear clothing line called Eleven Eleven.
Jamie played the antagonist Parker opposite Gal Gadot in the 2023 spy action thriller film Heart of Stone. The film also stars Alia Bhatt, Sophie Okonedo and Matthias Schweighöfer.