Actor Damian Lewis, who cycles regularly, both at home in London and LA, and when he is filming, said: “I live in North London and I can get to Soho on bike routes in 15 minutes and I love it. We should have more cycle routes. It’s a fantastic way to get about. “We also ride a lot together as a family. I love having my son and my daughter on the back of my bike. It’s a great way of taking your kids around. Its gets them out of the buggy – and it’s a real treat for them…


…I feel passionate about supporting The Prostate Cancer Charity in improving the lives of the 35,000 men, and their families, who are affected by the disease every year.

DVDs coming out Aug. 25; “Life,” season two


When a wrongfully imprisoned policeman finally gets out of jail, he’s a changed man. Though few on the force trust him, he returns to work solving gruesome murders, but now with a Zen-like appreciation for life. Damian Lewis is enjoyably off-the-wall as the star of this unique cop show on NBC. Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Sarah Shahi co-stars as his serious-minded partner, and Donal Logue joins the cast for the 2008-09 season. 21 episodes, 15 hours. DVD extras: deleted scenes, a gag reel and audio commentaries. From Universal. nbc.com.

Damian Lewis will be taking part in the The Prostate Cancer Charity London Ride on September 19th. From the RoadCyclingUK site:

Lewis is urging people to join him and ride with their heroes as the charity’s new cycling event hits the capital. Lewis said: “I would encourage everyone to take part in the London Ride. The best thing about it is that the roads will be closed and there will not be any cars around. What a brilliant way to see the sights of London; I will be bringing the whole family along to enjoy the carnival atmosphere. Anyone taking on this challenge will also be cycling to show their support for a great cause.

1,000 places are available on the charity ride; to learn more on how to register, visit Unite ByCycling. More information here.

According to Dark Horizons, Your Highness will have an October 1st, 2010 release. Thanks to anke_behnke for the headsup!

Click here to view new scans of pictures autographed by Damian Lewis. Thanks to Eowyn for uploading.

Which old Etonian influenced Damian Lewis?


Actor Damian Lewis, 38, says a great performance influenced him – Dominic West playing Hamlet at Eton, aged 17.


West starred in the cult cop show, The Wire, as tipsy, womanising detective Jimmy McNulty.


After playing Hamlet at Eton – Lewis was a contemporary – his English master said he should consider ‘doing this as a job’.


At 39, West’s maybe a wee bit mature to play the immature Dane but fiddle de dee, as they say. After Baltimore, Elsinore?

Even though this delightful little British farce was released in 2007, it won’t officially be available here in the US until late May, 2009. I saw it at the Sedona Film Festival this past March and thought it was a treat!


Damian Lewis ["Forsyte Saga," "Friends and (Crocodiles)" and "Band of Brothers"] is an enterprising hit man who works for Michael Gambon (“Cranford” and “Harry Potter”). After an [un]successful job, Lewis is dispatched to a bakery in a small village in Wales to await further orders. Consequently he buries his Glock under a tree and treks into town. He finds himself in the awkward position of having to pretend he has moved there to serve as the new village baker.


This isolated little village withholds judgment about the newcomer because they DO need a baker, so….


Meanwhile, one of the young men in town had observed the burial and digs up the gun. He immediately concocts a fantastical scenario which is shockingly close to the truth.


Watching Lewis attempt to woo a local lass while struggling with the intricacies of making bread, doughnuts, and other pastries, is great fun. When they finally fling themselves into each other’s arms, their enthusiastic lovemaking amid slippery frosting, dough, and batter ingredients, rivals that of the classic paint shop scene in “The Stuntman.”


Many of these same actors appear in the hilarious update of “Much Ado About Nothing” which also stars Damian Lewis, so maybe it is the same production company. If you are curious about THAT one, look for it in the “ShakespeaRe-Told” collection (spelling verified). It is by far my favorite selection out of the four in that set.


I like silly British comedies that take place in quirky little hamlets, and for some reason Damian Lewis is one of my favorite actors, so this is one I enjoyed immensely. Check with your local library or Netflex, and cross your fingers!

LIFE: SEASON TWO, stars Damian Lewis as a police detective reinstated to the force after being wrongly imprisoned. Using his Zen-like take on his second chance at life to solve cases unconventionally, Lewis keeps the bad guys of LA at bay. Bonuses: Deleted scenes; Gag reel; Commentary by cast and crew. Widescreen. Dolby 5.1 surround.

“…redheads are an increasingly distinguished tribe, not least the incredibly sexy Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers, Life)…”