Charles Dance is a talented English actor, screenwriter and film director. He was further popularized by fans for his role in the HBO series Game of Thrones as the evil Tywin Lannister. His other notable roles include The Jewel in the Crown , The Golden Child , Alien 3 , Last Action Hero , Dracula Untold , Terry Pratchett’s Mail , and The Impersonation Game . Initially he wanted to be a graphic designer and studied graphic design and photography at Leicester College of Arts in England.

Born name

Walter Charles Dance

nickname

Charles

Sun sign

Scale

Place of birth

Redditch, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

Residence

London, England, United Kingdom

nationality

training

Charles Dance studied at Widey Technical School for Boys in Crownhill. He later joined Leicester College of Arts which is now known as De Montfort University and graduated in Graphic Design and Photography.

occupation

Actor, screenwriter, film director

family

• Father – Walter Dance (Electrical Engineer, in Boer War in South Africa)
• Mother – Eleanor Marion Perks (Cook)
• Siblings – Unknowns
• Others – David (half-brother), Walter Dance (paternal grandfather), John Charles Dance (paternal grandfather), Emma Eade (paternal grandfather), May Kane (paternal grandmother), James George Perks (maternal grandfather), James John Perks (grandfather maternal), Marion Edith Hawyes (maternal grandfather) grandmother), Marion Elizabeth Gold (maternal grandmother), George Futvoye Gold (maternal great-grandfather), Elizabeth Jane Gooch (maternal great-grandmother)

Manager

Charles Dance is managed by Tavistock Wood Management, Talent Agency, London, UK.

To build

Athletic

Height

6 feet 3 inches or 190.5 cm

weight

82 kg or 181 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Charles Dance has dated –

1. Joanna Haythorn – Charles had a relationship with sculptor Joanna Haythorn. The couple tied the knot in 1970. They are blessed with two children, son Oliver Matthew Dance (b. 1974) and daughter Rebecca Dance (b. 1980). Unfortunately, things didn’t work out, and they divorced in 2004.
2. Emilia Fox (2001) – In 2001, Charles is said to have had an encounter with British actress Emilia Fox.
3. Hilary Heath – Charles also had a brief encounter with millionaire show business agent Duncan Heath’s ex-wife, Hilary Heath, following his split from Emilia Fox. They were seen together in Barbados.
4. Anna Ford – Charles also had a brief relationship with former news anchor Anna Ford in the past.
5. Sophia Myles (2004-2005) – In 2004, Charles began dating British actress Sophia Myles. After a year, in 2005, the couple separated.
6. Shambhala Marthe – In 2006, Charles began dating French model Shambhala Marthe. They met in 2005 at the fruit and vegetable market in London.
7. Eleanor Boorman – In November 2008, Charles began dating painter, sculptor, and former model Eleanor Boorman. They have one daughter together named Rose Boorman (born 2012). The couple are said to have moved on separate paths.

race/ethnicity

White

He is of English and Irish descent.

hair colour

Grau

eye color

Green

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Bald on the forehead
• prominent nose
• Defined cheekbones

brand promotion

Charles Dance has endorsed and appeared in commercials for brands such as –

• Chivas Regal
• NZPost.co.nz

Known for

His roles in numerous television series and films, including HBO’s Game of Thrones (2011-2015) as Tywin Lannister, The Jewel in the Crown (1984) as Guy Perron, The Golden Child (1986) as Sardo Numspa, Alien 3 (1992) as Jonathan Clemens, Final Action Hero (1993) as Benedict, Dracula Untold (2014) as the Master Vampire, Terry Pratchett’s Postal Way (2010) as Lord Havelock Vetinari and The Imitation Game (2014) as Alastair Denniston

first movie

In 1981, he made his big screen debut as Claus in the action-adventure film For Your Eyes Only .

In 2013, he made his voice actor debut in the animated adventure film Justin and the Knights of Valor as Legantir.

First TV show

In 1974 he made his first television appearance in the drama series The Heirs as Simon Leadbetter.

In 2002, he lent his voice to the character of Colonel Simon Lasker in the sci-fi animated series Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future .

Personal trainer

Charles Dance trains regularly. While furiously pedaling to a nearby Hampstead Heath early in the morning over the weekend. There he swims for 20 minutes in the unheated outdoor pool of his skimpy speedo, no matter what the weather. Then he takes a hot shower and rides his bike home. He then trains for an hour and 10 minutes with iron pumps, yoga and Pilates.

Charles Dance favorite things

• Moment or Scene from Game of Thrones – The Scenes with Arya Stark (Maisie Williams) in Season 2

Charles dance facts

1. He grew up in Plymouth near Devon in England.
2. His father died when he was just 3 years old.
3. After graduating his passion for acting developed and he pursued acting training part-time with two retired RADA actors in Devon.
4. Charles is usually cast as a confident bureaucrat with a criminal mindset, sophistically dressed in suits.
5. He has appeared in many plays with the Royal Shakespeare Company including Hamlet , Henry IV , Richard III , Henry V , As You Like It , and Coriolanus , among others.
6. He gained international fame after his appearance in the miniseries The Jewel in the Crown (1984) as Guy Perron.
7. Karl’s happiest moment was knowing that when he was 22 he wanted to pursue a career.
8. His biggest fear is harming/seeing harm to his children.
9. His earliest childhood memory is of faces appearing above him as he lies in his stroller.
10. The trait he regrets most is indecisiveness.
11. The quality he regrets most in others is hypocrisy.
12. His most embarrassing moment was complimenting an actress on a performance she hadn’t already done.
13. Aside from real estate, the most expensive thing he’s bought is the imported Ford Mustang.
14. His most valuable possession is his health.
15. The thing he dislikes the most about his looks is his missing hair.
16. If he could bring back something that is now extinct, he would bring innocence.
17. Snoring is his worst habit.
18. His costume of choice is a mask.
19. The worst thing anyone has said to him is “You are so completely selfish”.
20. Vanilla brioche is his guiltiest pleasure.
21. His children are the greatest love of his life.
22. He explained that love feels like a painful pleasure.
23. He would invite Nelson Mandela, Fanny Ardant, Harold Pinter, Desmond Tutu, Josephine Hart, Jack Nicholson and Tony Benn to his dream dinner party.
24. “He” is the word or phrase he uses most often.
25. His worst job was working as the plumber’s buddy.
26. His biggest disappointment was his divorce.
27. If he could go back in time he would go to England in the 50’s.
28. The dream of drowning is the closest time he has experienced death.
29. He admits that quitting smoking would improve the quality of life.
30. The most important lesson life taught him was to understand the law of cause and effect.
31. On 17 June 2006 he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
32. He wrote and directed the British drama film Ladies in Lavender in 2004.
33. He is not active on social media.