Hugh Dancy

English actor (born 1975)
Person human Q314603
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Summary

Hugh Dancy was born on June 19, 1975[1], in Stoke-on-Trent[2]. He has worked as an actor[3], fashion model[4], stage actor[5], film actor[6], and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37,529 views/month, #1,854 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Jonathan Dancy[9]
  • Spouse: Claire Danes[10]
  • Child: Cyrus Michael Christopher Dancy[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[12]
  • Educated at: St Peter's College[13], Dragon School[14], Winchester College[15]
  • Award received: Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Hugh Dancy[18]
  • Residence: Newcastle-under-Lyme[19], London[20], West Village[21]
  • Family name: Dancy[22]
  • Given name: Hugh[23], Michael[24], Horace[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
  • Birth name: Hugh Michael Horace Dancy[27]
  • Name in native language: Hugh Dancy[28]
  • Number of children: 3[29]
  • Start of work period: 1998[30]
  • Sibling: Kate Redman[31]

Why It Matters

Hugh Dancy has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Hugh Dancy born?

Hugh Dancy's place of birth was Stoke-on-Trent[2].

Who were Hugh Dancy's parents?

Hugh Dancy's father was Jonathan Dancy[9].

Who was Hugh Dancy married to?

Hugh Dancy's spouses include Claire Danes[10].

What did Hugh Dancy do for work?

Hugh Dancy worked as an actor[3], fashion model[4], stage actor[5], film actor[6], and television actor[7].

Where did Hugh Dancy go to school?

Hugh Dancy was educated at St Peter's College[13], Dragon School[14], and Winchester College[15].

What awards did Hugh Dancy receive?

Honors received include Saturn Award for Best Actor on Television[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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