Dougal MacKenzie holds the esteemed title of War Chieftain within Clan MacKenzie. His elder sibling, Colum, though serving as the discerning Laird, relies heavily on Dougal’s strength and influence. Dougal’s prowess as a seasoned fighter is well-known, and his presence commands respect in various circles, instilling fear in many. Unlike his brother, he harbors a secret allegiance to the rebels fighting against British rule. The actor Graham McTavish plays Dougal MacKenzie on Outlander. Check out some interesting facts about the actor below.
Graham McTavish, Who Plays Dougal MacKenzie On Outlander
Born on January 4, 1961, Graham McTavish is not only a renowned Scottish actor but also a writer. He’s the son of Alec and Ellen McTavish, a family known for its political vigor, especially his father. Political conversations were a common occurrence at the McTavish dinner table.
When Graham was just a child, the family moved away from Glasgow. As he grew into adulthood, his life’s journey took him to various places. He lived in countries like Canada, the United States, and England. Eventually, he found a home in New Zealand, where he decided to settle down.
Personal Life
Graham McTavish’s partner, Garance Dore, is 15 years younger than Graham McTavish. Garance Dore birthed Mariline Fiori, an expert digital photographer, illustrator, and style blog writer. The pair married in 2023 and made headings due to the big distinction in their ages. Nevertheless, both live a pleased married life regardless of the gap. Honor McTavish (2006) is the first kid of the Scottish actor with Gwen. In 2012, they had a daughter, Hope McTavish.
Graham McTavish’s initial spouse, Gwen Issac, is a filmmaker and director. Gwen concentrates on empirical and social docudramas. Gwen is a prize-winning filmmaker. She won Best First-Time Film Director at the London Independent Film Awards for her attribute drama Where There is Life.
Career, Movies, And TV Shows
He is recognized for his parts as Dwalin in The Hobbit movie trilogy, Vlad the Impaler in Netflix’s animated series Castlevania, and Loki in different Marvel animated movies, along with Dougal MacKenzie and William Buccleigh MacKenzie in the Starz series Outlander.
He is likewise recognized for his roles in the computer game franchise business Uncharted as the primary villain Zoran Lazarević in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Charlie Cutter in Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception.
In 2020, McTavish and Outlander co-star Sam Heughan had co-written Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare as well as a Scottish Adventure Like No Other, which struck No. 1 on the New York Times’ Best Seller Lists for hardbound nonfiction coupled with consolidated print and electronic book nonfiction.
