Jamie Dornan, 1982
Actors · May 1, 1982
Jamie Dornan
★ HOW OLD IS JAMIE DORNAN?
Jamie Dornan is 44 years old, born May 1, 1982 in United Kingdom · Taurus.
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About
Jamie Dornan turned a modeling career into a decade-spanning acting run that peaked with Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades franchise. Born in Northern Ireland on 1 May 1982, he started as a model for Hugo Boss, Dior Homme, and Calvin Klein before breaking through in Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (2006). His role as serial killer Paul Spector in The Fall (2013–2016) earned him a BAFTA nomination and critical acclaim. Taurus-born and grounded in craft over flash.
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Biography
Jamie Dornan is an actor, model, and musician from Northern Ireland born 1 May 1982. He began as a model in campaigns for Hugo Boss, Dior Homme, and Calvin Klein, and was ranked among Vogue's "25 Biggest Male Models of All Time". His film debut came in Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (2006), followed by a breakthrough as the Huntsman in Once Upon a Time (2011–2013). He achieved wider recognition portraying serial killer Paul Spector in the crime drama The Fall (2013–2016), which earned him a nomination for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. Dornan's biggest commercial success came as Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades franchise (2015–2018), which collectively grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide. His other film credits include Anthropoid (2016), The Siege of Jadotville (2017), Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021), and Belfast (2021), the latter earning him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He has starred in the thriller drama The Tourist (2022–2024) and contributed to soundtracks including Fifty Shades Freed (2018) and Wild Mountain Thyme (2020) as a folk musician. His accolades include two Irish Film and Television Awards, plus nominations for a BAFTA Television Award and a Golden Globe Award. The Irish Times has named him one of Ireland's greatest film actors. As a Taurus, Dornan embodies the sign's reputation for steady determination — his measured transition from modeling to acting reflects that grounded progression. Life-path 8 suggests karmic cycles of material and creative power, fitting his sustained box-office and critical presence across two decades.
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Before Fame
Dornan began his career as a model in the 1990s and 2000s, appearing in major fashion campaigns for Hugo Boss, Dior Homme, and Calvin Klein. He was recognized by Vogue as one of the "25 Biggest Male Models of All Time". His transition to acting started with a role in Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette (2006), marking his shift from the runway to screen.
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Trivia
- He performed in the folk band Sons of Jim and has contributed to multiple film soundtracks beyond acting.
- He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Belfast (2021).
- The Fifty Shades franchise, in which he starred as Christian Grey, collectively grossed over $1.3 billion worldwide.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Jamie Dornan extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 8 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
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 Jamie Dornan?
- Jamie Dornan is 44 years old (born May 1, 1982).
- When is Jamie Dornan's birthday?
- Jamie Dornan was born on May 1, 1982.
- What is Jamie Dornan's zodiac sign?
- Jamie Dornan is a Taurus, born May 1, 1982.
- What is Jamie Dornan's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jamie Dornan was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Jamie Dornan from?
- Jamie Dornan is from United Kingdom.
- What does Jamie Dornan do?
- Jamie Dornan is a actor.
- Is Jamie Dornan still alive?
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