Tom Ellis (actor)
Tom Ellis | |
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Born | Thomas John Ellis 17 November 1978 Cardiff, Wales |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3 |
Thomas John Ellis (born 17 November 1978) is a Welsh actor. He is known for playing Lucifer Morningstar in the Netflix urban fantasy series Lucifer and its Crisis on Infinite Earths crossover appearance in the Arrowverse franchise, as well as Gary Preston in the BBC One sitcom Miranda and a Hollywood physician in the USA Network series Rush. He appeared as Mark Etches in the supernatural drama The Fades.
Early life[]
Thomas John Ellis was born on 17 November 1978 in Cardiff, the son of Christopher John Ellis and Marilyn Jean (née Hooper).[1] He has three sisters, one of whom is his twin. His father, uncle, and one sister are all Baptist ministers.[2] He grew up in England, where he attended High Storrs School in Sheffield[3] and played French horn in the City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra.[4] He received a BA in Dramatic Studies at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.[4]
Career[]
Some of Ellis' roles include Gary Preston on the BBC One sitcom Miranda (2010–2015); King Cenred on the BBC fantasy series Merlin (2008); Justyn in Channel 4's No Angels; and Thomas Milligan in the Doctor Who series three finale "Last of the Time Lords". He has appeared in the long-running BBC One soap opera EastEnders; the BBC sketch comedy show The Catherine Tate Show; and the BBC medical drama Holby City. In July and August 2009, he starred in the ITV comedy drama Monday Monday.[5][6] He was cast as Detective Inspector Bland in Agatha Christie's Poirot.
In February 2015, Ellis was cast as Lucifer Morningstar in the Fox series Lucifer, based on DC Comics' publication and character of the same name, which premiered on 25 January 2016.[7] The show later moved to Netflix. On 23 June 2020, it was announced that Netflix had renewed the show for a sixth and final season.[8] He reprised the role of Lucifer during The CW's The Flash episode of the Arrowverse crossover "Crisis on Infinite Earths".[9]
In 2021, Ellis won the Tell-Tale TV Award for Favorite Actor in a Cable or Streaming Sci-fi/Fantasy/Horror Series.[10]
Personal life[]
Ellis married English actress Tamzin Outhwaite in 2006.[11] He married American screenwriter Meaghan Oppenheimer in 2019.[12]
Filmography[]
Film[]
Year | Title | Role |
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2001 | High Heels and Low Lifes | Uniformed officer |
2001 | Buffalo Soldiers | Squash |
2003 | I'll Be There | Ivor |
2004 | Vera Drake | Police constable |
2005 | The Best Man | Groom |
2006 | Calon Gaeth | Edward |
2008 | Miss Conception | Zak |
2019 | Isn't It Romantic | Dr. Todd |
Television[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Kiss Me Kate | Ben | Episode: "Kate's Niece" |
2001 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | John Browdie | Television film |
2001 | Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story | Bigger boy 1 | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
2001–2002 | Nice Guy Eddie | Frank Bennett | Main role |
2002 | Wild West | Bungee jump instructor | Episode: "Fear of Bungee" |
2002 | Linda Green | Marko | Episode: "Viva Espana" |
2003 | Pollyanna | Timothy | Television film |
2003 | Holby City | David Jones | Episode: "Endgame" |
2003 | Spine Chillers | Alex | Episode: "The Irredeemable Brain of Dr Heinrich Hunsecker" |
2004 | Messiah III: The Promise | Dr. Phillip Ryder | 2 episodes |
2005 | Doctors | Ricky Adams | Episode: "Slim Chance" |
2005 | Midsomer Murders | Lee Smeeton | Episode: "Midsomer Rhapsody" |
2005 | Waking the Dead | Harry Taylor | Episode: "Straw Dog" |
2005 | Love Soup | Mike | Episode: "Take Five" |
2005 | ShakespeaRe-Told | Claudio | Episode: "Much Ado About Nothing" |
2005–2006 | No Angels | Justyn | 4 episodes |
2006 | EastEnders | Dr. Oliver Cousins | 29 episodes |
2006 | Pulling | Sam | 2 episodes |
2006–2007 | Suburban Shootout | PC Haines | Main role |
2006–2007 | The Catherine Tate Show | Detective Sergeant Sam Speed | 2 episodes |
2007 | Casualty | Joe Kelsall | Episode: "Combat Indicators: Part 1" |
2007 | Doctor Who | Tom Milligan | Episode: "Last of the Time Lords" |
2008 | Trial & Retribution | Nick Fisher | 2 episodes |
2008 | The Passion | Apostle Philip | 4 episodes |
2008 | Harley Street | Dr Ross Jarvis | 5 episodes |
2009 | Monday Monday | Steven McColl | Main role |
2009–2015 | Miranda | Gary Preston | Main role |
2010 | Dappers | Marco | Episode: "Proper Job" |
2010 | Merlin | Cenred | 4 episodes |
2010 | Accused | Neil McGray | Episode: "Liam's Story" |
2011 | Sugartown | Max Burr | Main role |
2011 | The Fades | Mark Etches | Main role |
2012 | Silent Witness | Father Jacobs | Episode: "Fear" |
2012 | Playhouse Presents | Bill | Episode: "The Other Woman" |
2012 | Gates | Mark Pearson | 5 episodes |
2012 | The Secret of Crickley Hall | Gabe Caleigh | Miniseries; 3 episodes |
2013 | Once Upon a Time | Robin Hood | Episode: "Lacey" |
2013 | Agatha Christie's Poirot | Detective Inspector Bland | Episode: "Dead Man's Folly" |
2014 | Under Milk Wood | Mr. Ogmore | Television film |
2014 | Rush | Dr. William Rush | Main role |
2015 | The Strain | Rob Bradley | Episode: "Identity" |
2016–present | Lucifer | Lucifer Morningstar / Michael Demiurgos | Main role |
2018 | Family Guy | Oscar Wilde (voice) | Episode: "V Is for Mystery"[13] |
2018 | Queen America | Andy | 2 episodes |
2019 | The Flash | Lucifer Morningstar | Episode: "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three" |
References[]
- ^ "10 Things You Never Knew About Tom Ellis, Star of 'Lucifer' and 'Miranda'". BBC America. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ "Miranda's Tom Ellis on mixing his religious upbringing with playing the Devil in Lucifer". Radiotimes. 25 October 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- ^ "Well known alumni". High Storrs School. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "The Devil in Tom Ellis". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ Hibberd, James (22 February 2013). "TV's Pilot Season Goes (Very) High-Concept". Entertainment Weekly: 26.
- ^ Thompson, Zac (2 March 2015). "DC Comics' "Lucifer" Pilot Finds Its Star At FOX". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ Barton, Steve (27 February 2015). "Lucifer – Tom Ellis Gets His Horns". Dread Central. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
- ^ Nellie, Andreeva (29 July 2018). "Netflix Chief On Cancelling 'Everything Sucks' & 'Lady Dynamite', Rescuing 'Lucifer' & 'Shadowhunters' Future – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
- ^ Moore, Trent (10 December 2019). "Surprise! Crisis on Infinite Earths crossed over with Netflix's Lucifer with a perfect cameo". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ TV, Tell-Tale (28 May 2021). "The 2021 Tell-Tale TV Awards: Results! 'Julie and the Phantoms,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Lucifer,' and 'WandaVision' Among Winners". telltaletv.com. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- ^ "Lucifer star Tom Ellis looks almost unrecognisable in first-ever television role". Hello Magazine. 27 May 2021. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- ^ Heller, Corrine (3 June 2019). "Lucifer Star Tom Ellis Marries Meaghan Oppenheimer in Star-Studded Ceremony". E! News.[better source needed]
- ^ "Family Guy [Deleted]". The Futon Critic. 11 March 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
External links[]
- 1978 births
- Living people
- 20th-century Welsh male actors
- 21st-century Welsh male actors
- Alumni of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- Male actors from Cardiff
- People educated at High Storrs School
- Welsh expatriates in Canada
- Welsh male film actors
- Welsh male soap opera actors
- Welsh male television actors