Damian Lewis

The London-born Damian Lewis got his start in theater, eventually making a splash as World War II hero, Major Richard Winters in HBO's 2001 mini-series "Band of Brothers." In July 2012, he received an Emmy nomination for lead actor in a drama series for his role on the Showtime series, "Homeland." On the show he portrays Nicholas Brody, a former prisoner of war.

Damian Lewis arrives at the 12th Annual AFI Awards held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on Jan. 13, 2012, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Damian Lewis speaks during the "Homeland" panel during the Showtime portion of the 2011 Summer TCA Tour held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 4, 2011, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Damian Lewis attends the English National Ballet 60th Anniversary party at the Dorchester Hotel on June 15, 2010, in London.

Actor Damian Lewis speaks for the television show "Life" during the NBC Univesal Cable portion of the Television Critics Association Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 16, 2007, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Actor Damian Lewis arrives at the Savoy Hotel for The Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Nov. 27, 2006, in London.

Damian Lewis takes part on the first day of the Northern Rock All Star Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on Aug. 26, 2006, in Newport, Wales.

Damian Lewis arrives at the press night for new play "Someone Who'll Watch Over Me" at the New Ambassadors Theatre on April 19, 2005, in London.

Actor Damian Lewis arrives at the 13th Annual BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Nov. 4, 2004, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Actor Damian Lewis poses for a portrait while promoting his film "Brides" at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 15, 2004.

Damian Lewis (as Richard Winters) acts in a scene from HBO's 2001 war mini-series "Band of Brothers."