Who is Dominic Monaghan, Rising Star

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Charlie might have died, but Dominic didn't!

Most recently known for his role as Charlie on ABC's hit tv drama LOST and as a hobbit named Merry on Lord of the Rings, Dominic is an up and coming star worth keeping an eye on. This lens aims to inform you about his life and work as his career develops.

Dominic Monaghan at a Glance 

Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan (born 8 December 1976) is an English actor. He has received international attention from playing Merry in Peter Jackson's adaptation of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and for his role as Charlie Pace on the television show Lost.

Current Projects 

I Sell the Dead
As a grave robber facing his own demise, Dominic's character and partner seek to relieve their souls by confessing their life of sin to a priest. The stories recounted of grave robbery and other such evil doings are the subject of this dark drama.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Our Dom will be playing the character of Barnell Bohusk, also known as "Beak". He is able to shift into a bird-like character and fly (rather clumsily). His powers are rather odd, but suit the adorable unlucky English charm he exudes.

Pet
Running into an ex can throw just about anyone off their game for a bit, but Seth (played by our very own Dominic) decides to take action. Abducting his ex and storing her in his basement, this psychological thriller showcases the power play that ensues when a man makes his ex a pet.

X-Men Trilogy 

X-Men Trilogy (X-Men/ X2 - X-Men United/ X-Men - The Last Stand)

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Guess who has been cast in a spin-off movie of this trilogy? Yep, our very own Dominic! Dominic will be playing "Barnell" who has the ability to manipulate energy and electricity. I expect he feels very much at home during the filming of this prequel as it's mostly being shot in Australia and New Zealand (where Lord of the Rings was also filmed), The premiere is scheduled for May 2009.

Dominic Monaghan Quotes 

Which one is your favorite?!

I could always flip between emotions and be available to suddenly do something new. I think it's a part of playing, and you hang onto it when you're a kid.0 points

I have been heartbroken once and it has affected all my relationships from there on. But now I look at it as a occupational hazard. If you are in the meat market at some point you are gonna get mad cows disease.0 points

I think a lot of young kids at school are very conscious of trying to keep credibility in case they kind of stand out in a crowd and get bullied by trying to stay cool and stuff. And my whole thing, all the way through school, was I was just a goof... I didn't care.0 points

I was never a big guy in pubs. I was never the main kind of aggressor or anything like that, but I found myself in trouble because I always had a mouth that would come back with something, and there was just never anyone who could make me be quiet.0 points

I was the class clown so I was used to performing and fooling around in front of my friends.0 points

I'd love to play a gangster but I think people might say I looked a bit too young and cheeky to play a character who'd just blown someones head off!0 points

If I could uninvent anything, I would uninvent Hitler's mum, guns and broccoli.0 points

My mom and dad just loved the fact that I fooled around. They just embraced it. They'd always kind of enjoy it, and they liked it when I made them laugh.0 points

Dominic's Charity Work 

Giving back to your community is a privilege many celebrities unfortunately overlook, but not Monaghan! In 2003, he purchased a forest in India for environmental preservation efforts. He is also currently a spokesman for Project Last Stand, which is an organization against deforestation. Obviously, the worlds supply of natural leafy green trees and shrubbery is a close subject to Dominic's heart.

LOST 

Lost - The Complete Seasons 1-3

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Dominic's role of Charlie on ABC's Hit Drama, LOST, has won him lots of attention in the last several years. His adorably endearing character struggling to clean up his life after being wrecked with sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll captured the hearts of many fans. Here is a collection of the first three seasons on DVD.

Battle of the Fan Sites 

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starDom
A very extensive fan site that has everything from video clips to updates of his latest pursuits.
Dominic Monaghan Online
A sleek fan site with an expanding gallery of pictures.
LOST & Blown Away
This site is currently under construction, but is scheduled to relaunch soon.

Lord of the Rings Collection 

The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)

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Any Dominic Monaghan fan cannot rightly call themselves thus without a Collectors Edition copy of Lord of the Rings!

Dominic's Tattoo's 

Do you know them all?

Typically, it is a no-no for an actor to have any permanently distinguishing body markings such as tattoos or body piercings. However, Dominic has chosen to go against what his agent might suggest and add several tattoos that are personally meaningful to him.

Elvish Nine
During the years spent filming for The Lord of the Rings, Dominic had a tattoo placed on his right arm of the number nine, written in Elvish to commemorate the fact that his character was one of the nine involved in the Fellowship of the Ring.

Living is easy with eyes closed
This line from the Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever" appears on Dominic's left arm. We can only speculate why that line was so personally significant to be given the high honor of being tatted on this actor's arm. Perhaps he feels some special bond with the band, being originally from England himself and finding fame in the States. Or, perhaps like millions of other Beatles fans across the globe, this line hits home in a unique way and he has chosen to display this deep connection on his arm. Regardless, it is apparent that the line does mean something to Dominic.

Two Stars
The only tattoo image Dominic has on his body is that of two stars, located on his left ankle. What does it mean? Your guess is as good as mine!

Symphony of the Stars by the Beatles 

Symphony for the Stars: The Beatles

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The Beatles are one of Dominic's all-time favorite bands. In fact, one of the lines on this song is tattooed on his left arm...

Off-Screen Pursuits 

During his time off the set, Dominic pursues several other passions. These range from creative activities such as writing, music, and fashion to more athletic endeavors. His favorite sports are soccer and surfing.

Hostile Waters 

Hostile Waters [VHS]

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This made-for-television thriller flick was Dominic's first experience working on a full movie and although he did not claim the lead, it did offer him a great foundational starting point in the movie industry.

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Fanorlandobloomand dominic wrote

I love Dominic! Thanks for Last!

Reply Posted March 12, 2009

mulberry wrote...

Thanks for this showcase...I have seen him in movies but I did not know his name!

ReplyPosted July 17, 2008

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Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!

ReplyPosted April 16, 2008

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