Dominic Purcell

Dominic Purcell

55 · Born: Feb 17, 1970

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornFeb 17, 1970 Wallasey, Merseyside, England, UK
Spouse
  • Tish Cyrus

    ( Aug 19, 2023 to Dec 12, 2025 )
  • Rebecca Williamson

    ( Aug 1, 1998 to Oct 22, 2008 )
Parents
  • Maureen Purcell

Biography

Dominic, a talented individual, was born in England to a Norwegian father and an Irish mother. At the tender age of two, he and his family relocated from England to Sydney's Bondi, subsequently moving to the Western Suburbs. During his formative years, Dominic dabbled in landscape gardening, a pursuit that ultimately led him to discover his passion for acting. The 1986 war movie Platoon played a significant role in inspiring his decision to pursue a career in the performing arts.

Despite his working-class background, Dominic's desire to become an actor seemed like a distant dream. However, he eventually enrolled at The Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP) and later at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, where he had the opportunity to study alongside future Hollywood star Hugh Jackman. It was during his time at the academy that he met his future wife, Rebecca.

Dominic's early career in television began with a role in the 1997 series Raw FM. He then landed a part in the action-packed movie Mission: Impossible II, which was filmed in Australia. His performance in the film helped establish him as a rising star in the television industry.

In 2000, Dominic won the Green Card lottery, which enabled him to relocate to Los Angeles with his family. His move to the United States proved to be a career-defining decision, as he was soon spotted by a US talent scout. He has since appeared in a range of films and television shows, including Equilibrium, John Doe, Blade: Trinity, and the upcoming thriller Three Way.

Dominic's impressive resume also includes a role in the new police television drama, Strut. With his talent, dedication, and perseverance, he has established himself as a versatile and talented actor, with a bright future ahead in the entertainment industry.

Career

2024
Cassino in Ischia
Cassino in Ischia as Nic Cassino
2023
Assassin
Assassin as Adrien
2021
2016
Gridlocked
Gridlocked as David "Dave" Hendrix
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
DC's Legends of Tomorrow as Mick Rory / Heat Wave
2015
A Fighting Man
A Fighting Man as Sailor O'Connor
The Bag Man
The Bag Man as Larson
The Ganzfeld Haunting
The Ganzfeld Haunting as Detective Malone
Turkey Shoot
Turkey Shoot as Rick Tyler
2013
Vikingdom
Vikingdom as Eirick
Officer Down
Officer Down as Royce Walker
Suddenly
Suddenly as Baron
Breakout
Breakout as Tommy Baxter
Ice Soldiers
Ice Soldiers as Malraux
2012
Hijacked
Hijacked as Otto Southwell
2011
Straw Dogs
Straw Dogs as Jeremy Niles
Escapee
Escapee as Jaxon
2009
Town Creek
Town Creek as Victor Marshall
2007
Primeval
Primeval as Tim Manfrey
2006
The Gravedancers
The Gravedancers as Harris McKay
2005
Prison Break
Prison Break as Lincoln Burrows
2004
Blade: Trinity
Blade: Trinity as Dracula / Drake
Three Way
Three Way as Lewis 'Lew' Brookbank
2003
Visitors
Visitors as Luke
2002
Equilibrium
Equilibrium as Seamus
John Doe
John Doe as John Doe
2001
Invincible
Invincible as Keith Grady
1999
First Daughter
First Daughter as Troy Nelson
Silent Predators
Silent Predators as Truck Driver
1998
Moby Dick
Moby Dick as Bulkington