David Wenham
David Wenham is an acclaimed Australian actor known for his versatile performances in film and television. He gained international fame for his roles in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and '300', and he has been a prominent figure in Australian cinema since the late 1990s. Recently, he revived his beloved character from the 2003 film 'Gettin’ Square' in the new film 'Spit', where he portrays a flawed yet relatable everyman navigating the complexities of life.
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Recent news mentions
David Wenham is one of the major Australian acting talents encouraged by Tropfest.
Margot Robbie, Sarah Snook join thousands as Tropfest returns
Australia· 2026-02-22
David Wenham is an interviewee in the documentary about John Clarke.
Old Dagg, new flick: John Clarke’s genius on film
New Zealand· 2025-12-20
David Wenham states that John Clarke was 'probably the smartest and funniest man I have ever met'.
New doco by John Clarke’s daughter finally brings Fred Dagg homeNew Zealand· 2025-12-20
David Wenham is an Aussie actor who stars alongside Graham McTavish in A Dog’s Show.
Graham McTavish on Spartacus, A Dog’s Show and living in WellingtonNew Zealand· 2025-12-05
David Wenham is mentioned as another actor Russell has worked with.
Adrian Newstead and Russell Cheek, Icebergs swimmersAustralia· 2025-10-02
David Wenham is an actor returning to the STC to play a Homer-esque figure in the one-man show An Iliad.
Exclusive Brethren launches podcast to counter bad pressAustralia· 2025-09-16
David Wenham returns to the STC stage in a remix of the ancient text, An Iliad.
Whispering Jack story to hit Sydney stage in 2026Australia· 2025-09-15
My choice is 'Spit', starring David Wenham.
‘A belter of a movie’: Guardian readers’ best films of 2025 so far | Film
United Kingdom· 2025-06-25
David Wenham is recognized for his performances in 300 and Van Helsing.
MegaCon 2025 confirma cambios luego de cancelación de Elijah Wood: Estos actores lo reemplazarán
Costa Rica· 2025-04-24
David Wenham reprises his role as shambolic bogan Johnny Spitieri in Spit.
Bogan hero: David Wenham’s return to cult favourite characterNew Zealand· 2025-03-08
David Wenham stars in Spit as Johnny Spitieri, a character who is returning to Australia after fleeing the law.
Film review: Spit - David Wenham and his mullet are back in this colourful caperAustralia· 2025-03-06
David Wenham revives the beloved star of Gettin’ Square in new film Spit.
David Wenham revives the beloved star of Gettin’ Square in new film SpitAustralia· 2025-02-09
