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Walter Charles Dance, popularly known as Charles Dance, is a British actor, screenwriter, and film producer who has been active since 1971. He has been in his career for almost 50 years has taken various roles in many films. His outstanding performance has made him receive a number of awards and was appointed an Officer of Order of British Empire (OBE) in June 2006.
Career Highlights
Charles Dance has been very successful throughout the years.
Charles started his acting career by joining the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). He made his first screen debut in 1974 as Neil O’Brien in the series Father Brown. His next notable role was in 1981 when he appeared in the film, For Your Eyes Only as Claus.
Family and Personal Life
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Charles Dance was married to his wife, Joanna Haythorn, in 1970. The couple welcomed two children from their marriage, a son, Oliver Matthew, in 1974, and a daughter, Rebecca, in 1980. Their marriage did not last as they later divorced in 2004. Dance did not marry again, but he had a romantic relationship with Eleanor Boorman and together had a daughter in 2012, Rose Boorman. They later separated, and he has not been seen involved in another relationship.
Wife's/Spouse's Name | Joanna Haythorn (m. 1970; div., 2004). Eleanor Boorman (separated) |
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Children/Kids | Yes (Oliver, Rebecca, and Rose) |
Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
Civil Status | Divorced |
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Net Worth, Nationality and Other Facts
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Full/Real Name | Walker Charles Dance |
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Gender (Biological) | Male |
Age (as of today) | 77 years |
Date of Birth | October 10, 1946 |
Place of Birth | Redditch, Worcestershire, England |
Nationality | British |
Height | 1.91 m, 6 feet 3 inches |
Weight | 89 kg, 196 lbs |
Net Worth / Wealth | $8 million |
Occupation | Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter |
Height, Weight, and Age
Charles Dance's height is quite tall measuring 1.91 m. Charles Dance weighs 89 kg. Being born on October 10, 1946, translates to an age of 77 years as of todays date (November 18, 2023).
Quotes
A handful of older, romantic leading men, like Sean Connery, Jack Nicholson, and Robert Redford are still landing parts.
Charles Dance
I like approbation. Any actor who tells you they don’t is lying.
Charles Dance
I’m playing one of the principal roles, which gives you more clout and more confidence.
Charles Dance
It’s a question of keeping one’s eyes and ears open and watching how other people play the game. They’re watching me too, to see what my attitude is like.
Charles Dance
I don’t like watching television too much; it tires me out for some reason. But I saw a fair bit of ‘Game of Thrones’ because it was so good. I mostly watched episodes that I wasn’t in.
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