David Thewlis

Characteristics

March 20, 1963

Blackpool, England

First publication
Red 2 (July 19, 2013)

David Thewlis (b. March 20, 1963) is a British actor who portrayed Ares in Wonder Woman and John Dee on The Sandman.

The Sandman (TV Series) Cast Members
Staff
1963 Births
6 more
March Births
Male Staff Members
Staff Members born in England
Actors who portrayed Ares
Actors who portrayed Doctor Destiny
Actors Entries

Pictured: Thewlis as John Dee in The Sandman episode "24/7"

Red 2	July 19, 2013	Frog

Wonder Woman	June 2, 2017	Ares

The Sandman	2022-	John Dee
"Chapter 2: Imperfect Hosts"	August 5, 2022	John Dee
"Chapter 3: Dream a Little Dream of Me"	August 5, 2022	John Dee
"Chapter 4: A Hope in Hell"	August 5, 2022	John Dee
"Chapter 5: 24/7"	August 5, 2022	John Dee

In both Justice League and Zack Snyder's Justice League, Thewlis received acting credits for portraying Ares in flashbacks, but the role was portrayed by Nick McKinless, who had Thewlis' face digitally transposed over his.