Graham McTavish
Written and reviewed by Daniel Brooks Updated August 13, 2026 Fact checked August 13, 2026





Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Graham McTavish
Occupation
scottish actor and author
Birth Date
January 4, 1961
Age
65 years
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Birthplace
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Education
Queen Mary University of London
Nationality
United Kingdom
Graham McTavish family members
Father's Name
Alec McTavish
Mother's Name
Ellen McTavish
Is Graham McTavish a gay/bisexual?
No
What is Graham McTavish marital status?
Married to Garance Doré; two daughters
Who is Graham McTavish wife?
Garance Doré (wife); Gwen Isaac (ex-wife)
When did get married?
January 2023
How many children does he have?
2 daughters (Honor and Hope)
Graham McTavish wife
Garance Doré (wife)
McTavish married French author, illustrator and entrepreneur Garance Doré at Borthwick Castle in Scotland in January 2023. They became engaged in August 2022.
Gwen Isaac (ex-wife; daughters’ mother)
McTavish was previously married to New Zealand filmmaker Gwen Isaac. They have two daughters, Honor and Hope.
Graham McTavish kids

Honor McTavish (daughter)
Date of birth: November 28, 2006
Honor is the oldest child in McTavish’s family who is very interested in acting. Following her parents` footsteps, she appeared in “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition)” as a Cute Young Hobbit. The girl seems serious about pursuing an acting career in the future.
Hope McTavish (daughter)
Date of birth: 2011
Hope is the youngest in the family and shares the same career interest as her sister and father. Although Graham doesn’t want his daughters to enter the filmmaking industry, he will be very supportive of them if it is the real way they want to go.
Who are Graham McTavish parents?
Alec McTavish (father)

Alec McTavish worked for different airlines, so his family often had to move from one place to another. When his son, Graham, came up with the desire to become a professional actor, he was a bit worried from a financial point of view, but he never stopped him. Moreover, he supported his son, coming to every play he performed. Alec liked discussing politics with his family and friends and was a big dog lover. He passed away a few years earlier than his wife, Ellen.
Ellen McTavish (mother)

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Date of birth: March 12, 1922
Ellen McTavish is the actor’s mother, but little information is available. It is known that she married Alec McTavish and gave birth to her three children. Her famous son often mentions her on Twitter, congratulating her on her birthday or Mother’s day.
Graham McTavish siblings
The star once mentioned that his parents had three children, so it seems he has two siblings. However, their names, marital status, or other private information was never revealed in public.
Bio
Graham McTavish is a Scottish actor famous for his roles as Dwalin in “The Hobbit,” Dougal Mackenzie in “Outlander,” Dracula in “Castlevania,” and many others. According to his own Instagram bio description, he is an “actor, writer, producer, dad.” It’s hard to believe, but McTavish had no interest in acting back in his school years. He found his calling only in high school, thanks to his teacher, who asked him to replace another student in the school play. In 1986, Graham made his acting debut in episode two of Walt Disney’s mini-series Return to Treasure Island. As time passed, he started to get more serious roles, becoming a well-known actor worldwide. In addition to acting, he has worked extensively in animation and video games. His later roles include Harrold Westerling in “House of the Dragon” and Sigismund Dijkstra in “The Witcher.”
Interesting and fun facts
- Graham likes drawing, traveling, and cycling.
- Although the actor usually plays quite masculine and courageous characters, he is very kind and easily scared in real life.
- Before setting in New Zealand, the actor’s family lived in England, the USA, and Canada.
- He wrote adventure stories as a teenager.
- McTavish got a degree in English literature.
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