British Actor Hugh Bonneville - Top 5 Facts!

Learn all the top facts you need to know about the British actor Hugh Bonneville.

Hugh Bonneville is well known for his role of Robert Crawley, Earl of Grantham in the ITV historical drama series 'Downton Abbey.' For his performance in the series, he earned a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and also two consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Hugh Bonneville's been in the entertainment industry for over three decades now, and he's made appearances in several television series and films. Below, we take a look at the top facts you need to know about the actor, so you get to know him better.

Hugh Bonneville Was Born in London

Hugh Bonneville's birthplace is Paddington, London, on 10 November 1963. His mother worked as a nurse, and his father worked as a urological surgeon. As a child, he studied at Dulwich College Preparatory School and at Sherborne School, an independent school in Dorset.

Hugh Bonneville was born in Paddington, London.
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Hugh Bonneville later studied theology for his secondary education at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. He also studied acting at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He graduated from Cambridge with a 2:2 in theology.

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Hugh Bonneville Began His Career in the '80s

Hugh Bonneville began his career in acting as a theater performer at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park, where he made his first professional appearance on stage. In 1987, he joined the National Theater and made appearances in numerous plays there. He went to the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1991 and played in Kenneth Branagh's Hamlet.

Hugh Bonneville began his career in acting as a theater performer at the Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park.
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Hugh Bonneville made his appearance on television in 1991 for the first time in 'Dodgem.' His film debut came in 1994 in the film 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein,' and he acted alongside Robert De Niro and Kenneth Branagh. He later went on to play in series like 'Take A Girl Like You,' 'Daniel Deronda,' and 'The Commander.'

Hugh Bonneville Worked in Several Movies And Series Over the Years

Hugh Bonneville played alongside actress Kate Winslet in 2001's biological drama film 'Iris.' His performance in the movie earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He went to play Sir Christopher Wren in the docudrama 'Wren – The Man Who Built Britain' in 2004.

Hugh Bonneville played alongside actress Kate Winslet in 2001's biological drama film 'Iris.'
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Hugh Bonneville's major career breakthrough came in 2010 when he became a member of the cast of the ITV period drama 'Downton Abbey.' He played the role of Robert, Earl of Grantham, for the series from 2010 until 2015.

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Here's a Bit Info About Hugh Bonneville's Personal Life

Hugh Bonneville married his wife Lucinda 'Lulu' Evans in 1998, and since then, they have been together. Currently, the couple lives with their son, Felix, in West Sussex.

Hugh Bonneville married his wife Lucinda 'Lulu' Evans in 1998.
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Hugh Bonneville was the voice of Justice Fosse in 2009 in Joseph Crilly's British premiere of Kitty and Damnation for the Giant Olive Theatre Company at the Lion & Unicorn Theatre in Kentish Town. He also later became the company's first patron. He is also a patron of the London children's charity Scene & Heard and an ambassador for WaterAid.

Hugh Bonneville Recently Underwent an Impressive Weight Loss

Hugh Bonneville lately made a tremendous transformation considering his body weight, and he slimmed down considerably in recent months. As a person who's remained overweight for most of his adult life, it was quite a change.

Hugh Bonneville recently underwent a tremendous weight loss.
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Hugh Bonneville had previously made attempts to drop several pounds, but all of them were ineffective. But this time, he put a lot of hard work and dedication into losing weight and ultimately achieved success.

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