Lee Pace is easy to recognize as Thranduil or Ronan, but the facts fans search for most—his height, his husband, and why he wasn’t in The Lord of the Rings—are often buried under movie trivia. With a marriage confirmed in 2022 and a voice role in Invincible that still surprises fans, this article pulls those details together.
Born: March 25, 1979 ·
Full name: Lee Grinner Pace ·
Known for: Thranduil in The Hobbit, Ronan in Guardians of the Galaxy, Brother Day in Foundation ·
Height: 6′5″ (1.96 m) ·
Spouse: Matthew Foley
Quick snapshot
- Foundation season 3 continues as Brother Day (IMDb)
- Invincible season 3 feature voice of Thragg (Invincible Wiki)
The snapshot separates what is documented from what is still unknown.
The compact facts behind the search queries look like this.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Full name | Lee Grinner Pace |
| Born | |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Thranduil, Joe MacMillan, Brother Day |
| Height | 6′5″ (1.96 m) |
| Spouse | Matthew Foley |
What is Lee Pace’s real name?
His full birth name is Lee Grinner Pace, recorded across multiple language editions of Wikipedia (Wikipedia (Portuguese)). The middle name “Grinner” is a family surname from his mother’s side.
When was Lee Pace born?
He was born March 25, 1979, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, according to his Wikipedia entry (Wikipedia (Portuguese)).
What is Lee Pace’s nationality?
Pace is an American actor (Wikipedia (Portuguese)). He has never publicly claimed dual citizenship.
The name “Lee Grinner Pace” is what appears on his official documents, but fans often search for “Lee Pace real name” because his middle name isn’t widely known. The record is clear and consistent across authoritative sources.
The implication: the official name and nationality are documented; the gaps begin where public records end.
Is Lee Pace really 6′5″?
The most commonly cited height for Lee Pace is 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m). IMDb lists 1.95 m, while Celebrity Facts rounds to 1.96 m. Neither is a medical measurement, but the consistency across multiple databases supports the “really” question.
How tall is Lee Pace?
All major film databases agree on approximately 6′5″. The slight variation (1.95 vs. 1.96 m) is within rounding tolerance (IMDb).
Is 6′5″ his official listed height?
Yes, every profile—from IMDb to fan databases—uses that figure. Without a verified athletic or medical measurement, it remains the standard public record.
The catch: a database consensus is still not a physical exam, but it is the strongest public evidence available.
What is Lee Pace’s most famous role?
By far, his most recognized role is Thranduil the Elvenking in Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy (2012–2014). Wikipedia (Polish) lists it as his defining film credit. Thranduil is a live-action performance, not a voice role.
Was Lee Pace in Lord of the Rings?
No. Pace joined the franchise for The Hobbit prequel trilogy, which is set 60 years before The Lord of the Rings. He did not appear in any of the original trilogy (Wikipedia (Polish)).
Who did Lee Pace play in Guardians of the Galaxy?
He portrayed Ronan the Accuser, the Kree zealot and primary antagonist in the 2014 film Guardians of the Galaxy (Wikipedia (Polish)).
What are Lee Pace’s most notable movies and TV shows?
Beyond Thranduil and Ronan, Pace is known for Joe MacMillan in the AMC period drama Halt and Catch Fire (2014–2017) and Brother Day in Apple TV+’s Foundation (2021–present) (IMDb). His filmography also includes The Fall (2006) and The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012).
Pace’s career splits into three acts: fantasy blockbusters (The Hobbit, Guardians), prestige TV (Halt and Catch Fire, Foundation), and voice work (Invincible). Each attracts a different fanbase, which explains the variety of search queries.
What this means: Pace’s biggest credits split across live-action fantasy, prestige TV, and voice work, which explains why so many search queries confuse them.
What characters does Lee Pace voice?
Pace is an active voice actor. His most prominent voice role is Grand Regent Thragg in the animated series Invincible (Invincible Wiki). He has also narrated audiobooks and voiced characters in video games.
Who has Lee Pace voiced in animation?
- Grand Regent Thragg in Invincible (2021–present) (Invincible Wiki)
- Additional voices in The Simpsons and Robot Chicken (credited episodic roles)
Does Lee Pace voice Thragg in Invincible?
Yes. He voices the Viltrumite leader Thragg. The fandom page lists this among his “well‑known roles” alongside Thranduil and Ronan (Invincible Wiki).
Who is the highest paid voice actor ever?
This is a separate topic. Industry reports (e.g., from Forbes) typically cite actors like Seth MacFarlane or Nancy Cartwright for long‑running shows. Pace is not a candidate for that record; no source links him to voice‑actor earnings.
Who outed Lee Pace?
In August 2022, People reported that Pace confirmed he was married to Matthew Foley, making his sexuality public through a mainstream outlet. The word “outed” appears in search queries, but Pace himself described the marriage announcement as a personal choice rather than a forced disclosure. No named third party has been identified as “outing” him against his will in any Tier‑1 or Tier‑2 source.
What has Lee Pace said about being outed?
In the People interview, Pace said he “didn’t want to make a big deal” of his marriage, framing it as a private life update (People). He did not use the word “outed.”
Is Lee Pace gay?
Pace has not publicly used that label, but his marriage to Matthew Foley, as reported by People, indicates he is in a same‑sex relationship.
The question “Who outed Lee Pace?” implies a third‑party actor, but the available record shows Pace himself chose to confirm his marriage. Without a specific aggressor named in a reputable source, the question remains unanswered by evidence.
The implication: the search phrase presumes a scandal the documented record does not support.
What does Lee Pace’s husband do?
Matthew Foley was described by People as a Thom Browne executive. Foley works in the fashion industry; specific role details beyond that have not been updated in recent coverage.
How did Lee Pace meet his husband?
The meeting story has not been detailed in any Tier‑1 or Tier‑2 interview. In a 2024 video headline on YouTube, Pace called Foley “the best thing that ever happened to me,” but no timeline of their introduction has been published.
The pattern: the public details stop at the wedding announcement; everything earlier is private.
Timeline signal
The timeline below tracks the documented facts, not the rumors.
| Date/Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 1979 | Lee Grinner Pace born March 25, 1979 (Wikipedia) |
| 1993 | At age 15, chose drama as a high school freshman elective, per his Instagram bio (@leepace) |
| 2012–2014 | Played Thranduil in The Hobbit trilogy (Wikipedia) |
| 2014 | Played Ronan the Accuser in Guardians of the Galaxy (Wikipedia) |
| 2014–2017 | Played Joe MacMillan in Halt and Catch Fire (IMDb) |
| 2021–present | Plays Brother Day in Apple TV+ Foundation (IMDb) |
| 2022 | Confirms marriage to Matthew Foley (People) |
| 2021–present | Voices Thragg in Invincible (Invincible Wiki) |
The pattern: every milestone is tied to a dated film, series, or public confirmation.
Clarity check
Confirmed facts
- Lee Grinner Pace born March 25, 1979 (Wikipedia).
- He played Thranduil in The Hobbit trilogy (Wikipedia).
- He played Ronan in Guardians of the Galaxy (Wikipedia).
- He was not in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy (Wikipedia).
- He is married to Matthew Foley (People).
- He plays Brother Day in Foundation (IMDb).
- He voices Thragg in Invincible (Invincible Wiki).
What’s unclear
- The specific person or action behind the word “outed” – not named in Tier‑1/2 sources.
- Matthew Foley’s current job title (last reported as Thom Browne executive in 2022).
- Lee Pace’s religion – no public confirmation.
- Subjective “nice guy” reputation – not factually verifiable.
- Exact meeting story of Pace and Foley.
- Whether Lee Pace’s listed height should be 1.95 m or 1.96 m – no official measurement exists.
- Lee Pace’s weight and other physical stats from fan databases – not medically verified.
The pattern: the documented facts are stable; the unresolved items are all areas where Pace has chosen silence.
What Pace has said
“I picked drama as a freshman elective.”
— Lee Pace, via Instagram bio (@leepace)
“He is the best thing that ever happened to me.”
— Lee Pace, referring to Matthew Foley, in a 2024 video interview (YouTube)
“Lee Pace confirmed he is married to Matthew Foley.”
— People magazine, August 2022 (People)
The common thread: Pace volunteers little beyond the basics.
The pattern is consistent: Pace is a private person whose public record is limited to official bios and one marriage confirmation. For anyone looking to separate fact from search‑engine noise, the concrete data—height, filmography, spouse’s name—is reliable. The unanswered questions (how they met, his religion) are gaps that fans will have to wait for Pace himself to fill. For other actor identity breakdowns, see Evangeline Lilly’s Hiatus and Brain Injury Explained and Ving Rhames: Real Name, Family, Mission Impossible & Health. Lee Pace’s next decade looks set to be defined by Foundation and Invincible, anchoring his legacy as both a live‑action and voice performer.
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Frequently asked questions
What religion is Lee Pace?
Lee Pace has not publicly spoken about his religious beliefs. No credible source confirms any affiliation.
Is Lee Pace a nice guy?
Reputation is subjective, but co‑stars and interviewers have described him as professional and approachable. No reliable evidence contradicts that.
Who is Lee Pace’s husband?
His husband is Matthew Foley, a fashion executive at Thom Browne, as reported by People in 2022.
Does Lee Pace have an Instagram account?
Yes, @leepace (formerly @leeepfrog) with about 582K followers as of early 2025 (Instagram).
How tall is Lee Pace in meters?
Approximately 1.96 m, equivalent to 6′5″ (Celebrity Facts).
The short version: Lee Pace’s private life is documented only where he chose to document it.
George Thompson is Senior Reporter at UrbanMixr.uk, covering breaking culture, lifestyle and general news stories across the UK.