Owain Yeoman is a Welsh actor known for his energetic performances in television and film.
He is best known for his role as California Bureau of Investigation agent Wayne Rigsby on the hit CBS series “The Man” from 2008 to 2015.
Yeoman’s career has spanned multiple genres, demonstrating his acting versatility.
The transition from theater to the screen made him a familiar face in the entertainment world, and he continues to captivate audiences through his work.
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- Full name: Owen Sebastian Yeoman
- Date of birth: July 2, 1978
- Age: 46 years old
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
- Nationality: Welsh
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: Not applicable
- Parents: Michael Yeoman (father), Hilary Yeoman (mother)
- Siblings: Elsa Yeoman (sister)
- Spouse: Gigi Yallouz (m. 2013)
- Children: Ever Belle and Phoenix Yeoman
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Not applicable
- Race: Not applicable
- Net worth: $2 million
early life and education
Owain Yeoman is 45 years old. He was born on 2 July 1978 in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales, to Michael Yeoman and Hilary Yeoman.
Yeoman grew up in a family that valued education, attending Wantage CofE Primary School and Wyedean School in Sedbury, Gloucestershire. He has a sister named Elsa.
While at school, Yeoman developed a keen interest in English literature and participated in amateur theater activities. Yeoman received his higher education at Brackenorth College, Oxford, where he studied English Literature and graduated with honors.
Initially intending to pursue a PhD, he turned his attention to acting after failing to secure further education funding. He then attended London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he honed his acting skills and graduated in 2003.
personal life
Owain Yeoman is married to jewelry designer Gigi Yallouz. They held a private wedding in Malibu on September 7, 2013. The couple has two daughters, Ever Belle and Phoenix. Their first daughter, Ever Belle, was born in April 2015. However, details about Phoenix have been largely kept from the media.
Profession
Owain Yeoman’s acting career began on stage before moving to television and film. He made his film debut as Lysander in the Oscar-nominated epic Troy (2004).
Following this role, he appeared in various television projects with Bradley Cooper, including Kitchen Confidential (2005), where he played Sgt. Eric Kocher stars in the HBO miniseries Generation Kill (2008).
Yeoman is widely recognized for his role as Wayne Rigsby on Psych, a character he played for all seven seasons of the show.
Following “Spy,” he played Benedict Arnold in the AMC series “TURN: Washington’s Spy.” His film credits include American Sniper (2014) and The Belko Experiment (2016), both directed by Clint Eastwood.
net worth
Owain Yeoman’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $2 million. His wealth comes primarily from his successful acting career in television and film.
social media
- Instagram: @owinyeoman
- Twitter: @owinyeoman
film chronology
- Troy (2004) – Lysander
- Oktoberfest (2006) – Australian Sailors
- Generation Kill (2008) – Sgt. Eric Koch
- Psychic (2008–2015) – Wayne Rigsby
- Chromeskull: Rest in Peace 2 (2011) – King
- American Sniper (2014) – Ranger One
- The Belko Experiment (2016) – Terry Winter
- Brahms: Boy II (2020) – Sean
- SAS: Red Notice (2021) – Ollie
- Saving Cinema (2022) – David Evans
