Famous for his performance in the movie 50 Shades of Grey, Jamie Dornan grew up in Hollywood County Down, Northern Ireland. After his performances in Belfast and lead role in BBC One’s The Tourist, Jamie became one of the biggest names in Hollywood.
Here are a few unknown and interesting facts about the 50 Shades actor:
- The actor is obsessed with his beard
During an interview, Jamie was asked, “Your beard is a constant, ” and the actor replied that Director knows that too. He added that he ensures that the beard is there whenever he begins a new project.
The film team can then decide whether or not they want to keep the beard. The actor added, “If I would appear without the beard and the filmmakers want one, that will take another four weeks, and that is what I want to prevent.”
As an actor, one never has any control over what he looks like in the movie, and he is always at the mercy and grace of another, which is also interesting, added Jamie Dornan.
- Dornan loves to play golf
The Hollywood actor once said that Ireland is a giant gold course and this sport stays accessible. Golf acts on him like therapy, sometimes, it drives him crazy, but no other discipline enables him to spend four hours with his best friend in competition, laughter and discussion at any age. “I could spend my life defending golf,” said Dornan.
- Jamie Dornan wasn’t initially considered for the Christian Grey role in 50 Shades
It is shocking to know that while Dornan has now become associated with the Fifty Shades of Grey series, he was never supposed to be the first candidate for the role of Christian Grey. Charlie Hunnam, a well-known actor from Sons of Anarchy, was initially chosen to play the role. It is said that he declined the part, though, and Dornan had a short amount of time to be ready.
- The actor once pursued a different professional route as a model
Dornan previously appeared in front of a different kind of camera before he became an actor. He modelled clothing for well-known fashion houses such as Dior, Armani and Calvin Klein.
- Jamie Dornan once dated Keira Knightley
While Dornan has been happily married to Amelia Warner since 2013, between 2003 and 2005, he had a relationship with the well-known English actress Keira Knightley, who is known for her roles in Pride and Prejudice and the Pirates of the Caribbean.
They both connected during a picture session, and they dated for two years after that.
- He is a die-hard sports lover and a great Manchester United Supporter
It is no secret that Dornan is a tremendous sports lover, especially when it comes to his love of both rugby and soccer. When he was younger, he participated in a lot of rugby games. When it comes to soccer, he is a huge Manchester United Supporter. He is rumoured to be a Manchester United season ticket holder, which is an excellent testament to a supporter’s devotion.
- The actor once played in a popular folk band
The epitome of the renaissance man, Dornan is. He is a successful actor, model, and talented singer and guitarist who even sang in a famous band. Sons of the Jim was the band’s name, and they had even opened for Scottish singer KT Tunstall.
