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David Thewlis is an English actor and director most notably celebrated for his role as Remus Lupin in the “Harry Potter” series. Hailing from Blackpool, Lancashire, Thewlis has enjoyed a long and diverse career, appearing in over 90 films that range from historical dramas to quirky comedies.

His performances have not only enchanted general audiences but have also been critically lauded. Beyond his role as Remus Lupin, Thewlis has delivered riveting performances in films like “Naked,” for which he won the Best Actor award at Cannes, and “Seven Years in Tibet” alongside Brad Pitt. His roles have also expanded into television series, such as his appearance in the third season of “Fargo.”

Collaborations have been a hallmark of Thewlis’s career. He has worked with some of the most celebrated names in the entertainment industry, including Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint from the “Harry Potter” series. His collaboration with director Mike Leigh for “Naked” was groundbreaking, as were his roles in films directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, Terry Gilliam, and the Coen Brothers – Joel Daniel Coen and Ethan Jesse Coen. Thewlis has also shared screen time with Johnny Depp in “The Zero Theorem,” Jennifer Jason Leigh in “Anomalisa,” and Jonathan Pryce in “The New World,” among others.

Thewlis received the Best Actor award at the Cannes Film Festival for his performance in “Naked” in 1993. He was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his role in “Fargo.”