Dominic Bernard Patrick Luke Monaghan (born 8 December 1976) is a German-born British actor. He is most well known for playing Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck in Peter Jackson's fantasy epic film trilogy The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003) based on the novel of the same name by J.R.R Tolkien. And for his role of Charlie Pace on the supernatural television show Lost (2004–2010).