Dominic Monaghan
German-British actor in 'Lost'
Born
December 8th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1976, an actor gained prominence for roles in prominent television and film productions. Achieved significant recognition for portraying Charlie Pace in the ABC series 'Lost'. Furthermore, played Meriadoc Brandybuck in 'The Lord of the Rings' film trilogy, based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novels. Demonstrated versatility across roles, appearing in various fantasy and drama genres, which solidified a notable career in the entertainment industry.
Portrayed Charlie Pace in 'Lost'
Played Meriadoc Brandybuck in 'The Lord of the Rings'
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