Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1961-01-04
- Born Place: Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK
Also Known As:
Грэм Мактавиш, گراهام مکتاویش
Graham McTavish
Graham McTavish is a highly recognizable Scottish actor and author, born on January 4, 1961, in Glasgow, Scotland. His extensive career spans film, television, voice acting, and even writing. Early in his life, his family moved frequently, but he eventually studied English literature at Queen Mary University of London, where his passion for acting truly blossomed.McTavish has built a reputation for portraying strong, often formidable characters, making a significant impact in various popular franchises. He is perhaps best known for his role as Dwalin in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" film trilogy, where he embodied the fierce and loyal Dwarf warrior. On television, he gained widespread acclaim for his dual roles as Dougal MacKenzie and William Buccleigh MacKenzie in the hit Starz series "Outlander," and as The Saint of Killers in the AMC series "Preacher." More recently, he has appeared as Ser Harrold Westerling in HBO's "House of the Dragon" and as Sigismund Dijkstra in Netflix's "The Witcher."Beyond his live-action work, McTavish is a prolific voice actor, lending his distinctive voice to numerous video games and animated projects. Notable voice roles include the main antagonist Zoran Lazarević in "Uncharted 2: Among Thieves," Charlie Cutter in "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception," Dante Alighieri in "Dante's Inferno," and the iconic vampire Dracula in the animated series "Castlevania." He has also voiced characters like Loki in various Marvel animated projects.In addition to his acting, McTavish has co-authored a successful series of books with his "Outlander" co-star Sam Heughan, including the New York Times and USA Today bestselling "Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other," which also won an Audie Award for its audiobook. They have since followed up with "The Clanlands Almanac" and "Clanlands in New Zealand." Graham McTavish's career highlights his versatility, from Shakespearean stage performances to blockbuster films and beloved television series, establishing him as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He splits his time between New Zealand and London.
