David Oakes Biography: Wife, Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Kids, Movies, Twitter

Rowan David Oakes, professionally known as David Oakes, is an actor, director, producer, and environmentalist who gained international recognition through his performances in major historical television dramas.

He first rose to prominence with his role as William Hamleigh in The Pillars of the Earth, a performance that introduced him to global audiences.

He later strengthened his reputation with critically acclaimed roles in The Borgias, The White Queen, and Vikings: Valhalla, establishing himself as a leading figure in prestige period television.

David Oakes
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Rowan David Oakes
Stage Name:	David Oakes
Born:	14 October 1983 (age 42 years old)
Place of Birth:	Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	British
Height:	6 feet 0.5 inches (1.84 m)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Jeremy Charles Oakes and Fiona Brockhurst
Siblings:	One sibling
Spouse:	Natalie Dormer
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Two daughters
Occupation:	Actor, director, producer, environmentalist
Net Worth:	$3,500,000

Early Life and Education

Rowan David Oakes, now 43 years old, was born on 14 October 1983 in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England.

He was raised in a creative and academically grounded household. His father, Jeremy Charles Oakes, served as a Church of England canon, while his mother, Fiona Brockhurst, worked as a musician. He grew up alongside one sibling, whose identity has remained private.

He attended Bishop Wordsworth’s Grammar School in Salisbury, where he was appointed head boy.

After completing his secondary education, he studied English Literature and Drama at the University of Birmingham, graduating with first-class honours in 2005.

He then pursued professional acting training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, completing his studies in 2007.

Personal Life

David Oakes is married to actress Natalie Dormer.

The couple began their relationship after meeting during a stage production of Venus in Fur in 2017. They later formalized their relationship through a private civil partnership ceremony in 2023.

The couple has two daughters, whose names and personal details are kept out of public view.

They maintain a relatively private family life, splitting their time between Somerset and London while balancing acting careers and environmental advocacy work.

Career

David Oakes began his acting career in theatre, performing with Shakespeare’s Globe shortly after drama school.

He made early television appearances in Bonekickers and Walter’s War before gaining wider recognition in Trinity (2009).

His breakthrough came in 2010 when he portrayed William Hamleigh in The Pillars of the Earth.

He followed this with a major role as Juan Borgia in The Borgias (2011–2013), which solidified his reputation in historical drama.

He continued in the genre with The White Queen (2013) and later Victoria (2016–2019), where he played Prince Ernest.

He expanded into streaming television with roles in Vikings: Valhalla, while also maintaining active involvement in theatre, audio drama production, and environmental projects, including hosting the podcast Trees A Crowd.

Net Worth

David Oakes has an estimated net worth of approximately $3.5 million, earned through consistent work in television, film, theatre, and media projects tied to his acting and environmental career.

Social Media

• Instagram: @doakesdoakes
• X: @David_Oakes

Filmography

• Truth or Die (2012)
• Cold Skin (2017)
• The Garden of Evening Mists (2019)
• Vikings: Valhalla (2022–present)