Lee Pace
Biography
Lee Grinner Pace, born on March 25, 1979, is a versatile American actor celebrated for his remarkable contributions to film, television, and theater. He gained significant recognition for his role as Joe MacMillan in the critically acclaimed AMC series "Halt and Catch Fire," which delves into the tech boom of the 1980s and 1990s.
Pace's film career took off with his compelling performance as Roy Walker, also known as the Masked Bandit, in the visually stunning 2006 movie "The Fall." He further expanded his cinematic repertoire by portraying Garrett in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2" and bringing the Elven king Thranduil to life in Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" trilogy. Another notable role came when he played the formidable Ronan the Accuser in Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy," showcasing his range as a character actor.
In television, Pace garnered widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Ned in the whimsical ABC series "Pushing Daisies," earning nominations for both a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2008. More recently, he appeared as Greg in the A24 horror film "Bodies Bodies Bodies" (2022), further solidifying his status as a dynamic presence in the entertainment industry. Lee Pace continues to captivate audiences with his talent and versatility across various mediums.
Filmography
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Captain Marvel
2019 • Ronan
The Party's Just Beginning
2018 • Dale
Lincoln
2012
The Fall
2006 • Roy Walker
Marmaduke
2010 • Phil Winslow
The Program (2015)
2015 • Bill Stapleton
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
2014 • King Thranduil
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
2008 • Michael Pardew
Possession (2009)
2009 • Roman
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014 • Ronan
Soldier's Girl
2003 • Calpernia Addams / Scottie
Driven (2019)
2019 • John DeLorean
Bodies Bodies Bodies
2022 • Greg
The Book of Henry
2017 • Dr. David Daniels
30 Beats
2012 • Matt
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
2013 • King Thranduil
Ceremony
2010 • Whit Coutell
Infamous
2006
The Keeping Hours
2017 • Mark
The Resident
2011 • Jack Devereau
When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time
2019 • Narrator
The Running Man (2025)
2025 • Evan McCone