David Dawson Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Parents, Height, Siblings, Wikipedia, Movies

David Robert Dawson is an English actor renowned for his compelling portrayals of complex characters on stage and screen.

He is best known for his celebrated role as King Alfred in the historical drama series The Last Kingdom, as well as for his performances in The Road to Coronation Street, Ripper Street, and the film My Policeman.

A classically trained actor, his career is distinguished by a constant presence in both theatre and major television productions, earning him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination early in his career.

David Dawson
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	David Robert Dawson
Stage Name:	David Dawson
Born:	7 September 1982 (age 43 years old)
Place of Birth:	Widnes, England
Nationality:	English
Height:	1.75 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Dawson
Siblings:	James Dawson
Spouse:	Josh Silver
Relationship:	Married
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

David Dawson was born on 7 September 1982 in Widnes, Cheshire, England, to Mr. and Mrs. Dawson.

He grew up with his younger brother, James, and attended Fairfield High School before enrolling at Warrington Collegiate Institute.

His passion for performance was evident from a young age. At the same time, at secondary school, he was a member of the Musketeer Theatre Company, where he played Dogberry in Much Ado About Nothing.

At just 17, he wrote the play Divorced and Desperate, which was staged locally, and wrote and starred in The Boy in the Bed the following year.

He pursued formal training and was accepted into the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2002, graduating in 2005. His ethnicity is White, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Dawson’s professional career began immediately after leaving RADA with a remarkable first job: understudying Kevin Spacey in the title role of Richard II for director Trevor Nunn at the Old Vic.

His early television work included small roles in Doc Martin and The Thick of It, but his first recurring part came in the third series of Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

A breakthrough followed with his acclaimed portrayal of Tony Warren in the 2010 BBC Four film The Road to Coronation Street; critics described him as “absolutely brilliant” and predicted he would become a huge star.

This acclaim opened doors to a series of high-profile roles, including appearances in Luther and Peaky Blinders.

He became a familiar face in major period dramas, playing Bazzard in The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Poins in The Hollow Crown.

From 2012 to 2016, he played the cunning journalist Fred Best in Ripper Street, but it was his role as the pensive and calculating King Alfred in The Last Kingdom (2015–2018) that cemented his international fame. His performance in the series is considered one of his most career-defining.

In his later career, Dawson has continued to demonstrate his versatility, starring as the troubled Patrick Hazlewood alongside Harry Styles in the 2022 film My Policeman, a performance that drew critical praise.

He has balanced this with roles in the comedy Year of the Rabbit and the drama series The Burning Girls.

Beyond the screen, he remains a respected theatre actor, having performed in productions ranging from Shakespeare for the RSC to leading roles at the Donmar Warehouse and the Royal Court.

His enduring presence in British acting ensures a legacy of intelligent, committed, and deeply human performances.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @daviddawsononline

Personal Life

David Dawson is openly gay and married to author Josh Silver. The couple married in 2023, and he has shared his personal life in a way that has been warmly received by fans and media alike.

Outside of his professional achievements, he has maintained a reputation for being a deeply private individual focused on his craft, with no publicly available information regarding children.

Filmography

• · Doc Martin (2005)
• · Damage (2007)
• · The Thick of It (2007)
• · Gracie! (2009)
• · Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2010)
• · The Road to Coronation Street (2010)
• · Luther (2011)
• · The Mystery of Edwin Drood (2012)
• · Henry IV, Parts I and II (2012)
• · Parade’s End (2012)
• · Ripper Street (2012–2016)
• · Dancing on The Edge (2013)
• · The Borgias (2013)
• · Peaky Blinders (2013)
• · The Smoke (2014)
• · The Duchess of Malfi (2014)
• · Banished (2015)
• · The Last Kingdom (2015–2018)
• · Maigret (2016)
• · The Secret Agent (2016)
• · Year of the Rabbit (2019)
• · All the Old Knives (2022)
• · My Policeman (2022)
• · The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe (2022)
• · The Burning Girls (2023)
• · This Town (2024)

Net Worth

David Dawson’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million.

His wealth is primarily derived from his extensive work in high-profile television series such as The Last Kingdom, Ripper Street, and his film appearances, most notably My Policeman.