Gulliver Lewis Had an Old-fashioned Upbringing - Facts about Damian Lewis' Son

Gulliver Lewis is one of actor Damian Lewis's two children with his late wife, actress Helen McCrory. Although little is known about Gulliver's life, his father and mother shared a glimpse of their conscious parenting.

Gulliver Lewis is the youngest child of renowned actors Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory. Gulliver was only a teen when his mother, at 52, died in April 2021 after suffering from breast cancer.

Amid their busy acting careers, Gulliver's parents devoted themselves tirelessly to raising him and his sister in a way suitable for their needs, ensuring they received ample attention and care.

In a 2015 interview with The Telegraph, Helen said she was worried about a generation of kids who don't know how to communicate with their parents about their feelings and instead turn to the internet. In their household, she said:

"Damian and I often sit down with Manon and Gully and a dictionary and a thesaurus and encourage them to write. When they say they want to look something up on a computer, we say no. We want them to have the space to think, you see."

Gulliver Lewis Had a TV Watching Schedule

Gulliver was born on November 2, 2007, four months after his parents' wedding. He has an older sister named Manon McCrory-Lewis, whom their parents welcomed on September 8, 2006.

Helen and Damian Lewis were both raised in close-knit families. They modeled their children's upbringing after their own: traditional. One of the old-fashioned ways the couple did for their kids was to listen to old music.

The power couple had also set limits on their children's use of electronics and television. However, they allow Gulliver and his sibling to have 10 minutes of computer time on the weekends.

In addition to limiting how much time Gulliver spent in front of the TV, Gulliver's mother had a unique view of intelligence. In a 2013 interview with The Guardian, Helen shared that she wonders why people share their hopes that her kids are "bright," as intelligence and academic success can be a "stumbling block" as "exceptionally intelligent are often lonely."

As a mother of two young children, she found it strange that some parents wanted their kids to excel academically. She felt that having exceptional intelligence could lead to loneliness.

Although Gulliver and Manon were still too young to totally comprehend Helen and Damian's professions, the kids enjoyed imaginative play at home, pretending to be their favorite movie characters.

Gulliver Received Important Life Advice from His Parents

Before Helen's passing in 2021, Gulliver had the privilege of receiving valuable advice from his talented actress mother. Damian has confirmed that her teachings had a lasting impact on their children.

After learning about Gulliver's frustrations about missing his father, Damian realizes his important role as a dad.

Damian also stated that even though his wife left them too soon, Helen taught their kids to be intelligent, curious, and talented in ways that would prepare them for life. She also taught them to always choose happiness.

The esteemed actor also mentioned that Helen instilled fearlessness in Gulliver and his sister. Similarly, in 2017, Damian imparted his wisdom to his children regarding handling difficult situations in life.

He advised his kids that if they feel different, despite the temptation to conform to the crowd, they should always display courage and uphold their beliefs, as that is the right thing to do.

Gulliver Was Frustrated by His Father's Frequent Absences

Although Damian has provided his children with sound advice on navigating life, he remains vulnerable to his children frustrations. Gulliver once told him how he felt about the actor's frequent absences.

Damien recalled in a 2021 Vogue interview that while conversing with Gulliver, the latter stated, "D'you know, Dad? When you're away, sometimes I look out of my bedroom window at night and I call your name, and I cry."

After learning about Gulliver's frustrations about missing his father, Damian realizes his important role as a dad. After six years of filming the drama "Billions" in New York, Damian decided to return to London and remain close to home and his two children.

There have been few appearances of Gulliver in public, but in 2020, he was spotted strolling and shopping with his dad and sister on London's Oxford Street.

Damian's teen son was seen on the street carrying his skateboard. Meanwhile, with his father and sister, Gulliver attended the 2018 "Mary Poppins Returns" premiere at the Albert Royal Hall.

Gulliver not only met the stars at the premiere, but he also met one of the members of the British Royal Family at another special event. He was seen talking with Camilla, Queen Consort, at Westminster Abbey in 2013.

Enjoying his teenage life away from the spotlight, Gulliver will undoubtedly cherish the memories and lessons his late mother and devoted father instilled in him as he grows older. His parents' wise words will forever remain a treasured part of his life.