Who is Dominic Monaghan?
A British-Irish actor, Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan (born on December 8, 1976) is the subject of this article. Meriadoc ‘Merry’ Brandybuck in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and Charlie Pace on the ABC television drama Lost (2004–2010) are his most notable roles. In 1996–1998), Monaghan became famous for his role as Geoffrey, the sidekick of Hetty Wainthropp in Hetty Wainthropp Investigates. His first film role was as Sasha in the television film Hostile Waters (1997) based on the true story of a Soviet and a US submarine colliding in the Cold War.
His other film roles include playing the young mutant Chris Bradley formerly known as Maverick in the superhero film X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and playing Beaumont Kin in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), reuniting with J.J. Abrams, the co-creator of Lost. From 2012 to 2016, he and Dominic Monaghan co-hosted the nature program Wild Things.
| Real Name/Full Name | Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan |
| Date Of Birth | 8 December 1976 |
| Age | 48 years old |
| Birthplace | Berlin, Germany. |
| Nationality | German. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Father | Austin Monaghan. |
| Mother | Maureen Monaghan. |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 68 kg |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse | Evangeline Lilly(M: 2004 to Div: 2007) |
| Siblings | Matthew Monaghan. |
| Profession | Actor. |
| Net worth | $20 Million. |
Biography
In the western region of Berlin, Germany, on December 8, 1976, Dominic Monaghan was born with the name Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan. Maureen Monoghan, Maureen’s daughter, is named after her father, Austin Monoghan. English ancestry was present in both her mother and father. His mother was employed as a nurse at a private hospital, while his father served as a science teacher at a secondary school. Both parents were intelligent and capable. Dominic Monaghan has two brothers who are devoted to him: Luke Twardoski-Reid and Matthew Monaghan, his older sister.
After graduating from St. Anne’s Roman Catholic High School, Dominic went on to study English literature, drama, and geography at Aquinas College. After regularly participating in school plays, Dominic joined the Manchester Youth Theatre where he was scouted for his first acting job in a British crime-drama called Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996–1997) when he was 20 years old.
Personal Life
He was married to Evangeline Lilly, who was one of the most beautiful actresses. Their wedding occurred in 2004. Their collaboration has resulted in the production of various films, TV series, and movies. The most prominent illustration is the worldwide craze ‘Lost’. Their marriage was filled with happiness and greatness. Their relationship was short-lived and ended in 2007. Their perfect relationship came to a close as a result.
Dominic and Lilly made an appearance on the American version of CQC in 2008. The movie was filmed in Argentina, which is where they traveled together.
Career
While Monaghan had many jobs when he was younger, he always aspired to be an actor. Monaghan began performing regularly in school plays like Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, and Bugsy Malone after his second year at St. Anne’s, before signing up for the Manchester Youth Theatre. During that time, he was scouted for Hetty Wainthropp Investigates, where he played Geoffrey Shawcross, Hetty’s underage sidekick, with Patricia Routledge and Derek Benfield for four seasons. Monaghan has stated that Routledge was an ‘amazing teacher’ who imparted’very valuable lessons’ that have influenced his acting career. In the TV film Hostile Waters, he played the role of Russian sailor Sasha in his feature-film debut.
Monaghan voiced Ringers: Lord of the Fans, a documentary about the fans of The Lord of the Rings. In 2008, he narrated The Discovery Channel’s documentary ‘Devil’s Bible’. He made an appearance in Soldiers of Fortune with Sean Bean and Christian Slater. From 2004 to 2007, he played the role of Charlie Pace, an English former rock star and drug addict, on the ABC series Lost.
In 2009, Monaghan took on the role of Chris Bradley/Bolt in X-Men Origins: Wolverine. On July 15, 2009, it was announced that he would be playing Simon in ABC Studios’ science-fiction television series FlashForward. Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan began airing on Channel 5 in November 2012 in the United Kingdom. Monaghan travels to different locations in the documentary, including Venezuela and Ecuador, to film and interact with the exotic and sometimes dangerous local wildlife. Monaghan was featured in several live-action trailers for 2K Marin’s science-fiction video game ‘The Bureau: XCOM Declassified’ during summer 2013.
He has been portraying a serial killer in Channel 9 Australia’s Bite Club television series, which is filmed in and around Sydney, since August 2018. In May 2020, Monaghan joined with fellow Lord of the Rings castmates, along with writer Philippa Boyens and director Peter Jackson, to appear on Josh Gad’s YouTube series Reunited Apart, which reunites the cast of popular films through video-conferencing, and promotes donations to non-profit charities. Monaghan and Billy Boyd, both cast members, began the podcast The Friendship Onion, where they discuss their time on the set of The Lord of the Rings. In 2024, he made his first performance on stage alongside his Lord of the Rings comrade Boyd in the Canadian production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.
Filmography
Movies
- 2001 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
- 2002 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
- 2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
- 2003 An Insomniac’s Nightmare
- 2004 Spivs
- 2004 The Purifiers
- 2005 Ringers: Lord of the Fans (Voice)
- 2005 Shooting Livien
- 2008 I Sell the Dead
- 2009 X-Men Origins: Wolverine
- 2011 The Day
- 2012 The Millionaire Tour
- 2012 Soldiers of Fortune
- 2015 Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
- 2016 Pet
- 2017 Atomica
- 2018 Mute
- 2018 Waterlily Jaguar
- 2019 Radioflash
- 2019 Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
- 2021 Edge of the World
- 2022 Last Looks
- 2024 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (Voice)
TV Series
- 1996–1998 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (TV Series)
- 1997 Hostile Waters (TV Series)
- 2000 This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper (TV Series)
- 2004 I Love the ’90s (TV Series)
- 2004–2010 Lost (TV Series)
- 2005 I Love the ’90s: Part Deux (TV Series)
- 2008 MADtv (TV Series)
- 2008 Caiga Quien Caiga (TV Series)
- 2009 Chuck (TV Series)
- 2009–2010 FlashForward (TV Series)
- 2010 Top Gear (TV Series)
- 2012 The Unknown (TV Series)
- 2012 Children’s Hospital (TV Series)
- 2012–2016 Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan (TV Series)
- 2013 Ridiculousness (TV Series)
- 2013 The Eric Andre Show (TV Series)
- 2015 100 Code (TV Series)
- 2017 Sofia the First (Voice) (TV Series)
- 2017 A Midsummer’s Nightmare (TV Series)
- 2018 Bite Club (TV Series)
- 2022 The Legend of Vox Machina (Voice) (TV Series)
- 2022 Moonhaven (TV Series)
- 2024 Angry Birds Mystery Island (TV Series)
Net Worth
The richest person in Germany is currently Dominic Monaghan, who was worth around $20 million in 2025. His net worth has increased due to his professional acting career and involvement in various plays, theater productions, and dramas.
His net worth has been increased by attending various concerts and events around the world. His immense wealth has been achieved through his talent and diligence. He is able to increase his net worth by writing articles on music, culture, and sports like football.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @dom_monaghan_ | 701K | |
| X(Twitter) | @DomsWildThings | 201K |
