David Dawson, 1982
Actors · September 7, 1982
David Dawson
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David Dawson is 43 years old, born September 7, 1982 in United Kingdom · Virgo.
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About
David Dawson anchors prestige British TV dramas—Luther, Ripper Street, The Last Kingdom—with stage roles that earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination. Born in England on 7 September 1982, the actor has shifted between gritty period crime and intimate contemporary character work, most recently in the film My Policeman. A Virgo sensibility grounds his methodical approach to ensemble casts and morally fractured protagonists.
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Biography
David Dawson is an English actor born 7 September 1982. On television, he became known through BBC Four's The Road to Coronation Street (2010), the detective series Luther (2011), and the Victorian crime drama Ripper Street (2012–2016). He followed with roles in The Last Kingdom (2015–2018), the spy thriller The Secret Agent (2016), and the Channel 4 sitcom Year of the Rabbit (2019). His film work includes My Policeman (2022). On stage, Dawson received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for his performance as Smike in the 2007 production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, and has appeared in Comedians (2009), Posh (2010), and Luise Miller (2011). As an actor, Dawson performs across drama, comedy, and film, bringing depth to both leading and supporting roles. Born under Virgo, he channels precision and emotional restraint typical of the sign. His Life Path number 9 suggests a career marked by transformation and emotional maturity across varied character types.
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Trivia
- Received a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for playing Smike in the 2007 stage production of The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby.
- Appeared across five major BBC and Channel 4 television series between 2010 and 2019, spanning crime drama, historical epic, and sitcom.
- His roles in Ripper Street and Luther placed him in ensemble casts alongside established British actors in prestige period and contemporary crime narratives.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. David Dawson often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is David Dawson?
- David Dawson is 43 years old (born September 7, 1982).
- When is David Dawson's birthday?
- David Dawson was born on September 7, 1982.
- What is David Dawson's zodiac sign?
- David Dawson is a Virgo, born September 7, 1982.
- What is David Dawson's Chinese zodiac sign?
- David Dawson was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is David Dawson from?
- David Dawson is from United Kingdom.
- What does David Dawson do?
- David Dawson is a actor.
- Is David Dawson still alive?
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