Owain Yeoman | |
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Born |
Owain Sebastian Yeoman 2 July 1978 Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales |
Nationality | Welsh |
Occupation | Actor |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Spouse(s) |
Lucy Davis (2006–2011) Gigi Yallouz (2013–present) |
Lucy Davis (2006–2011)
Owain Sebastian Yeoman (born 2 July 1978) is a Welsh actor. His credits include The Nine, Kitchen Confidential, AMC's Turn (as Benedict Arnold) and the HBO series Generation Kill. He starred as Agent Wayne Rigsby in The Mentalist.
Yeoman was born and raised in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, where his parents still live. He graduated from Brasenose College, Oxford, earning an MA in English Literature and was a member of the OUDS and Oxford Revue. He had planned to continue doctoral studies but was not able to secure a grant. Instead he worked at a bank in Canary Wharf, London before enrolling at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art to study acting.
Yeoman made his film debut as Lysander in the Oscar nominated film Troy. He also had a small part in Broken Lizard's film, Beerfest, and made a guest appearance on an episode of Midsomer Murders.