Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Graham McTavish
Occupation
scottish actor and author
Birth Date
January 4, 1961
Age
63 years
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Birthplace
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Education
Queen Mary University of London
Nationality
United Kingdom
Graham McTavish family members
Father's Name
Alec McTavish
Mother's Name
Ellen McTavish
Is Graham McTavish a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Graham McTavish marital status?
Married
Who is Graham McTavish wife?
Gwen Isaacs
How many children does he have?
2 daughter
Graham McTavish wife
Gwen McTavish (wife)
Date of birth: unknown
The actor doesn’t like to reveal the details of his personal life in public, but it is known that he is married to Gwen McTavish, a filmmaker, and producer. She is the founder of Midnight Swim Productions, which provides documentaries and TV shows. Gwen and Graham met each other when they were students at the university. Soon after that, they fell in love and got married. She gave birth to two girls – Honor and Hope. The stars try to live a low-key lifestyle, so it is hard to see them in public. That’s why their divorce rumors appear from time to time. For example, when Graham was seen alone on the streets in September 2022, many assumed that he and Gwen had broken up. However, this information wasn’t confirmed officially.
Graham McTavish kids
Honor McTavish (daughter)
Date of birth: November 28, 2006
Honor is the oldest child in McTavish’s family who is very interested in acting. Following her parents` footsteps, she appeared in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition)” as a Cute Young Hobbit. The girl seems serious about pursuing an acting career in the future.
Hope McTavish (daughter)
Date of birth: 2011
Hope is the youngest in the family and shares the same career interest as her sister and father. Although Graham doesn’t want his daughters to enter the filmmaking industry, he will be very supportive of them if it is the real way they want to go.
Who are Graham McTavish parents?
Alec McTavish (father)
Alec McTavish worked for different airlines, so his family often had to move from one place to another. When his son, Graham, came up with the desire to become a professional actor, he was a bit worried from a financial point of view, but he never stopped him. Moreover, he supported his son, coming to every play he performed. Alec liked discussing politics with his family and friends and was a big dog lover. He passed away a few years earlier than his wife, Ellen.
Ellen McTavish (mother)
Date of birth: March 12, 1922
Ellen McTavish is the actor’s mother, but little information is available. It is known that she married Alec McTavish and gave birth to her three children. Her famous son often mentions her on Twitter, congratulating her on her birthday or Mother’s day.
Graham McTavish siblings
The star once mentioned that his parents had three children, so it seems he has two siblings. However, their names, marital status, or other private information was never revealed in public.
Bio
Graham McTavish is a Scottish actor famous for his roles as Dwalin in “The Hobbit,” Dougal Mackenzie in “Outlander,” Dracula in “Castlevania,” and many others. According to his own Instagram bio description, he is an “actor, writer, producer, dad.” It’s hard to believe, but McTavish had no interest in acting back in his school years. He found his calling only in high school, thanks to his teacher, who asked him to replace another student in the school play. In 1986, Graham made his acting debut in episode two of Walt Disney’s mini-series Return to Treasure Island. As time passed, he started to get more serious roles, becoming a well-known actor worldwide. In addition to acting, he worked as a voice actor for different animated series, films, and video games.
Interesting and fun facts
- Graham likes drawing, traveling, and cycling.
- Although the actor usually plays quite masculine and courageous characters, he is very kind and easily scared in real life.
- Before setting in New Zealand, the actor’s family lived in England, the USA, and Canada.
- He wrote adventure stories as a teenager.
- McTavish got a degree in English literature.