Damian Lewis

**Damian Watcyn Lewis CBE** (born 11 February 1971) is a multifaceted British performer; he has gained fame as an actor, musician, and producer. His acting prowess garnered worldwide attention when he played the part of U.S. Army Major Richard Winters in the critically acclaimed HBO miniseries Band of Brothers. Known for his versatile acting, Lewis has landed several pivotal roles in his career, most notably in the Showtime series Homeland where he played U.S. Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody and in the series Wolf Hall as King Henry VIII of England, earning him Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Lewis's acting journey began in theatre with the Royal Shakespeare Company, where he portrayed diverse roles in Henrik Ibsen's Little Eyolf and William Shakespeare's Cymbeline. He ventured into mainstream cinema with his performance as Steve McQueen in Quentin Tarantino's film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019). It is also worth mentioning his portrayal of Bobby Axelrod in the Billions series on Showtime for six out of seven seasons. Apart from acting, Damian Lewis is also an accomplished musician known for his work in genres such as folk, jazz, roots rock, blues, and rock. He plays the guitar and is a vocalist.