Owain Yeoman is a Welsh film and television actor. Growing up, Yeoman showed an inclination towards studies of English literature but later took a course in acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His debut film was Troy (2004) which went on to receive an Oscar nomination. He also played small roles in Beerfest (2006) and the TV series Generation Kill (2008). His television credits surpass his presence on the big screen. He is best known for his role as Wayne Rigsby in The Mentalist (2008-2013), appearing in nearly every episode of the show. Other credits include Extant (2015), Turn: Washington Spies (2015-2017) and the film American Sniper (2014). His 2020 releases include Brahms: The Boy II.