Damon Herriman Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Parents

Damon Herriman, a versatile actor, writer, director, and producer, has made a significant mark in both Australian and American entertainment industries.

Renowned for his compelling performances, particularly as Dewey Crowe in Justified and Charles Manson in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Mindhunter, he has earned acclaim for his ability to portray complex characters across various genres, from drama to comedy.

Profile

• Full Name: Damon Herriman
• Stage Name: Damon Herriman
• Born: March 31, 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
• Nationality: Australian
• Occupation: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 m)
• Parents: Mr. Noel Herriman and Mrs. Margaret Herriman
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Damon Herriman, a versatile actor, writer, director, and producer, was born on March 31, 1970, in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.

Raised by his parents, Mr. Noel Herriman, an actor known for roles in Predestination and Candy, and Mrs. Margaret Herriman, he grew up in a creative household in Vale Park, Adelaide.

His parents separated when he was five, but their support for his artistic pursuits remained strong.

He attended Marden High School in South Australia, but his early acting career limited his focus on formal education, leaving further academic details unclear.

His ethnicity is Caucasian, and he follows the Jewish faith.

Career

Damon Herriman, a versatile actor, writer, director, and producer, began his career as a child actor, debuting as Frank Errol in the Australian series The Sullivans (1976), earning three Logie Award nominations.

He continued with roles in series like The Patchwork Hero, Sara Dane, Taurus Rising, and The Flying Doctors, winning the Penguin Award for Excellence in a Performance by a Juvenile for the latter.

His early film roles included Call Me Mr. Brown (1990) and The Big Steal (1990), where he played Mark Jorgensen alongside Ben Mendelsohn.

Herriman’s American career began with House of Wax (2005), where he played a creepy roadkill truck driver.

His breakout role came as Dewey Crowe in the FX series Justified (2010–2015), a fan-favorite character that showcased his Southern accent and versatility.

He gained further recognition for portraying Charles Manson in both Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) and Netflix’s Mindhunter (2019).

Other notable roles include Claudia Karvan’s friend in Love My Way, the title role in The Outlaw Michael Howe (2013), and Ruse in The Nightingale (2018).

His recent projects include The Artful Dodger (2023) as Captain Gaines, Better Man (2024) as Nigel, and Mortal Kombat 2 (2025) as Quan Chi.

As a writer and director, he has created short films like Soar (2004), which won Best Screenplay at Flickerfest, and Tropfest finalists They and The Date.

Awards and Nominations

• 1989: Penguin Award – Won for Excellence in a Performance by a Juvenile (The Flying Doctors).
• 1976–1980: Logie Awards – Nominated three times for Best Performance by a Juvenile (The Sullivans).
• 2004: Flickerfest – Won Best Screenplay for Soar.
• 2008: St Kilda Film Festival – Won Best Actor for Lens Love Story.
• 2012: Australian Film Critics Association – Nominated for Outstanding Actor in a TV Comedy Series (Laid).
• 2014: Australian Film Critics Association – Nominated for Best Actor (100 Bloody Acres).
• 2014: AACTA Award – Nominated for Best Lead Actor (The Little Death).
• 2016: AACTA Award – Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (Down Under).
• 2016: AACTA Award – Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Drama (Secret City).
• 2018: AACTA Award – Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (The Nightingale).
• 2018: Orry-Kelly Award – Won for contributions to Australia’s national identity.
• 2019: AACTA Award – Won Best Lead Actor (Judy and Punch).

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @damonherriman

Personal Life

Damon Herriman, a versatile actor, writer, director, and producer, is 55 years old and currently single, with no public information about a spouse or children.

He maintains a private personal life, and while rumors have circulated about his romantic relationships, including speculation about his sexuality, he has not confirmed any details.

Herriman is known to be reserved, focusing more on his career than publicizing his personal affairs.

He enjoys watching films, with Goodfellas being his favorite, and has expressed a fondness for Ireland as a travel destination.

Filmography (Selected)

• Call Me Mr. Brown (1990) – Bowser Boy
• The Big Steal (1990) – Mark Jorgensen
• House of Wax (2005) – Roadkill Driver
• Candy (2006) – Roger
• The Square (2008) – Eddie
• J. Edgar (2011) – Bruno Hauptmann
• 100 Bloody Acres (2013) – Reg
• The Lone Ranger (2013) – Ray
• The Little Death (2014) – Dan
• Son of a Gun (2014) – Wilson
• The Water Diviner (2015) – Father McIntyre
• Down Under (2016) – Jason
• The Nightingale (2018) – Ruse
• Judy and Punch (2019) – Punch
• Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) – Charles Manson
• The Artful Dodger (2023, TV Series) – Captain Gaines
• Better Man (2024) – Nigel
• Mortal Kombat 2 (2025) – Quan Chi

Television (Selected)

• The Sullivans (1976–1980) – Frank Errol
• The Flying Doctors (1988) – Donnie
• Elly & Jools (1990) – Liam O’Farrell
• Justified (2010–2015) – Dewey Crowe
• Love My Way (2004–2007) – George Wagstaffe
• Secret City (2016–2019) – Kim Gordon
• Mr Inbetween (2018–2021) – Freddy
• Mindhunter (2019) – Charles Manson
• The Righteous Gemstones (2023–present) – Buddy Lisson

Net Worth

Damon Herriman, a versatile actor, writer, director, and producer, has an estimated net worth of $3 million USD.

His income primarily comes from his extensive acting career in film and television, including high-profile roles in Justified, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Mindhunter.

Additional earnings stem from his work as a writer and director of short films, as well as occasional advertising projects.