Born June 19, 1975, in Staffordshire, England, to a philosophy professor father and a publisher mother, Hugh Dancy studied English literature at Oxford University. After graduating, he made numerous appearances on British television shows, including "Dangerfield," "Kavanagh QC" and "Cold Feet."Dancy gained greater recognition with title roles in the BBC adaptations of Charles Dickens's David Copperfield and George Eliot's Daniel Deronda. He then made the move to Hollywood films with his portrayal of a medic in Ridley Scott's war drama Black Hawk Down.
Next came leading roles in Tempo, opposite Melanie Griffith and Rachael Leigh Cook; The Sleeping Dictionary, with Jessica Alba; and Ella Enchanted, opposite Anne Hathaway. In 2005, Dancy appeared in the critically acclaimed made-for-TV movie Elizabeth I (with Helen Mirren) and earned an Emmy nod for his role as the Earl of Essex.
Martha Marcy May MarleneAfter escaping from a violent cult in rural New York, Martha (Elizabeth Olsen) tries to reconnect with her estranged sister, Lucy (Sarah Paulson), and Lucy's well-to-do husband, Ted (Hugh Dancy), but the brainwashing she endured continues to prevent her from forming an identity of her own.... Read More
AdamWhen beautiful teacher Beth (Rose Byrne) moves into a nearby apartment, strangely awkward Adam (Hugh Dancy), who suffers from Asperger's syndrome, breaks through his limited social abilities and flirts with the young woman in this moving romance. Beth responds to Adam's unusual courtship, and as... Read More
Confessions of a ShopaholicWith dreams of writing for a top fashion glossy, shopping addict Rebecca (Isla Fisher) begins working for a financial magazine pushed by the same publisher. But as her career skyrockets, she struggles to pay off overwhelming bills -- and manage her love life. Joan Cusack, John Goodman and Krysten... Read More
Ella EnchantedElla of Frell (Anne Hathaway) is given the "gift of obedience" by a fairy, only to realize that it's more of a curse because it could separate her from her true love, Prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy). Will Ella manage to conjure a "cure" that enables her to live happily ever after? Cary Elwes and Minnie... Read More
Daniel DerondaThe illegitimate son of a wealthy British aristocrat, Daniel Deronda harbors a secretive past and a ready supply of cash. But when he meets Gwendolyn, a beautiful woman in desperate need of money, things get even more complicated. Read More
Dorothy of Oz (2012) | NR | |
Our Idiot Brother (2011) | R | |
Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) | R | |
Hysteria (2011) | NR | |
PG | ||
Coach (2010) | PG-13 | |
Adam (2009) | PG-13 | |
Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) | PG | |
Savage Grace (2007) | NR | |
Evening (2007) | PG-13 | |
The Jane Austen Book Club (2007) | PG-13 | |
Blood and Chocolate (2007) | PG-13 | |
Basic Instinct 2 (2006) | UR | |
Elizabeth I (2005) | TV-MA | |
UR | ||
King Arthur (2004) | UR | |
Ella Enchanted (2004) | PG | |
The Sleeping Dictionary (2003) | R | |
Tempo (2003) | R | |
Daniel Deronda (2002) | TV-PG | |
Black Hawk Down (2001) | UR | |
NR | ||
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