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'''Thomas James Longley''' (born 22 April 1989)<ref>''England & Wales, Birth Index: 1984-2005</ref> is a British [[actor]] and [[Model (person)|model]]. Hailing from the historical English [[city]] of [[Canterbury]], he grew up performing in plays throughout the [[Kent]] and [[London]] [[fringe theatre|fringe scenes]]. In 2004, he achieved some prominence after garnering critical acclaim from ''[[The Times]]'' for his performance as the [[Archangel Gabriel]] in a revival of [[The Mysteries|''The Mystery Plays'']] at [[Canterbury Cathedral]].<ref name = "Mysteries" />
'''Thomas James Longley''' (born 22 April 1989)<ref>''England & Wales, Birth Index: 1984-2005</ref> is a British [[actor]] and [[Model (person)|model]]. Hailing from the historical English [[city]] of [[Canterbury]], he grew up performing in plays throughout the [[Kent]] and [[London]] [[fringe theatre|fringe scenes]]. In 2004, he achieved some prominence after garnering critical acclaim from ''[[The Times]]'' for his performance as the [[Archangel Gabriel]] in a revival of [[The Mysteries|''The Mystery Plays'']] at [[Canterbury Cathedral]].<ref name = "Mysteries" />


Longley continued with occasional theatre work, including originating the role of Ben Leyton in the London tour of ''Kindred Spirits – The Musical'', before being offered a place at the [[National Youth Theatre]] in London in 2008. After graduating, he went on to gain wider notice appearing in the independent British films [[Sparrow (2010 film)|''Sparrow'']] (2010) and [[Island (film)|''Island'']] (2011).<ref name = "Mediasaurs" /><ref name = "Cinema" /><ref name ="Guy">{{cite news | title = Guy Candy: Thomas James Longley | url = http://anypostforme.blogspot.com/2011/10/guy-candy-thomas-james-longley.html | work = Any Post For Me | accessdate = 2011-10-29}}</ref> In 2011, he became one of the new faces of [[Reiss (brand)|Reiss fashion house]].<ref name ="Pop">{{cite news | title = New British Film ‘Island’ – a new take on Lord of the Flies with a very HOT cast member! | url = http://popledge.co.uk/2011/10/11/new-british-film-island-a-new-take-on-lord-of-the-flies-with-a-very-hot-cast-member/ | work = Popledge | accessdate = 2011-10-18}}</ref>
Longley continued with occasional theatre work, including originating the role of Ben Leyton in the London tour of ''Kindred Spirits – The Musical'', before being offered a place at the [[National Youth Theatre]] in London in 2008. After graduating, he went on to gain wider notice appearing in the independent British films [[Sparrow (2010 film)|''Sparrow'']] (2010) and [[Island (film)|''Island'']] (2011).<ref name = "Mediasaurs" /><ref name = "Cinema" /><ref name ="Guy">{{cite news | title = Guy Candy: Thomas James Longley | url = http://anypostforme.blogspot.com/2011/10/guy-candy-thomas-james-longley.html | work = Any Post For Me | accessdate = 2011-10-29}}</ref><ref name = "Numbers">{{cite news | title = Hottie Of The Week: Thomas James Longley | url = http://www.081978.com/2011/11/hottie-of-week-thomas-james-longley.html | work = 081978 | date = 16 November 2011 | accessdate = 1 December 2011}}</ref> In 2011, he became one of the new faces of [[Reiss (brand)|Reiss fashion house]].<ref name ="Pop">{{cite news | title = New British Film ‘Island’ – a new take on Lord of the Flies with a very HOT cast member! | url = http://popledge.co.uk/2011/10/11/new-british-film-island-a-new-take-on-lord-of-the-flies-with-a-very-hot-cast-member/ | work = Popledge | accessdate = 2011-10-18}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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After graduating from the National Youth Theatre, Longley was considered for a role in [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'']], but ultimately lost out to [[Frank Dillane]].<ref name="Dark Horizons">{{cite news | title = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Trivia | url = http://www.darkhorizons.com/films/36/Harry-Potter-and-the-Half-Blood-Prince | work = [[Dark Horizons]] | date = 2009-07-15 | accessdate = 2010-08-13}}</ref>
After graduating from the National Youth Theatre, Longley was considered for a role in [[Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (film)|''Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'']], but ultimately lost out to [[Frank Dillane]].<ref name="Dark Horizons">{{cite news | title = Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Trivia | url = http://www.darkhorizons.com/films/36/Harry-Potter-and-the-Half-Blood-Prince | work = [[Dark Horizons]] | date = 2009-07-15 | accessdate = 2010-08-13}}</ref>


In March 2010, Longley was offered a lead role in [[Shaun Troke]]'s horror [[Sparrow (2010 film)|''Sparrow'']], which was filmed on location in [[Poland]] in July.<ref name="Cinema">{{cite news | title = An interview with Thomas James Longley | url = http://cinemaassassin.com/interview-thomas-james-longley-2/ | work = Cinema Assassin | date = 2010-08-02 | accessdate = 2010-08-13}}</ref> It premiered in Katowice in October and is set to be released on DVD in late 2011.<ref name="Athletic">{{cite news | title = Preview: Indie Horror Film Sparrow | url = http://jaymckinnon.com/blog/movies/preview-indie-horror-film-sparrow | work = The Athletic Nerd | date = 2010-08-12 | accessdate = 2010-08-13}}</ref> In February 2011, Longley was attached to appear as the lead character in the [[found footage (genre)|found footage]] film ''HAYZE''.<ref name="Poltergeist">{{cite news | title = Longley to explore Poltergeist Folklore in new found footage flick | url = http://people.theiapolis.com/actor-IVEI/thomas-james-longley/news/longley-to-explore-poltergiest-folklore-in-1000443.html | work = THEIAPOLIS | date = 2011-02-02 | accessdate = 2011-04-02}}</ref> In March, production slowed down and he ultimately left the project.<ref name="Asylum">{{cite news | title = Actor Thomas James Longley drops out of new British Indie Thriller "Hayze" | url = http://www.horror-asylum.com/news/article.asp?item=7997 | date = 2011-03-25 | accessdate = 2011-04-02}}</ref> In August 2011, it was reported that Longley would appear in the apocalyptic thriller ''Island''.<ref name="Island">{{cite news | title = Island | url = http://www.horrorsociety.com/2011/08/24/island/ | date = 2011-08-24 | accessdate = 2011-08-25}}</ref><ref name="Alien">{{cite news | title = Indie British Film to deal with a Nuclear Apocalypse! | url = http://www.alienbee.biz/2011/08/indie-british-film-island-to-deal-with.html | date = 2011-08-28 | accessdate = 2011-08-30}}</ref>
In March 2010, Longley was offered a lead role in [[Shaun Troke]]'s horror [[Sparrow (2010 film)|''Sparrow'']], which was filmed on location in [[Poland]] in July.<ref name="Cinema">{{cite news | title = An interview with Thomas James Longley | url = http://cinemaassassin.com/interview-thomas-james-longley-2/ | work = Cinema Assassin | date = 2010-08-02 | accessdate = 2010-08-13}}</ref> It premiered in Katowice in October and is set to be released on DVD in late 2011.<ref name="Athletic">{{cite news | title = Preview: Indie Horror Film Sparrow | url = http://jaymckinnon.com/blog/movies/preview-indie-horror-film-sparrow | work = The Athletic Nerd | date = 2010-08-12 | accessdate = 2010-08-13}}</ref> In February 2011, Longley was attached to appear as the lead character in the [[found footage (genre)|found footage]] film ''HAYZE''.<ref name="Poltergeist">{{cite news | title = Longley to explore Poltergeist Folklore in new found footage flick | url = http://people.theiapolis.com/actor-IVEI/thomas-james-longley/news/longley-to-explore-poltergiest-folklore-in-1000443.html | work = THEIAPOLIS | date = 2011-02-02 | accessdate = 2011-04-02}}</ref> In March, production slowed down and he ultimately left the project.<ref name="Asylum">{{cite news | title = Actor Thomas James Longley drops out of new British Indie Thriller "Hayze" | url = http://www.horror-asylum.com/news/article.asp?item=7997 | date = 2011-03-25 | accessdate = 2011-04-02}}</ref> In August 2011, it was reported that Longley would appear in the apocalyptic thriller [[Island (film)|''Island'']].<ref name="Rumor">{{cite news | title = Thomas James Longley to star in the movie Island, a Lord of the Flies homage | url = http://www.inrumor.com/in/people/actors/thomas-james-longley-to-star-in-the-movie-island-a-lord-of-the-flies-homage/ | date = 1 November 2011 | accessdate = 1 December 2011 | work = In Rumor}}</ref><ref name="Pluz">{{cite news | title = Thomas James Longley is destined for the 'Island' | url = http://pluzmedia.com/news/hollywood/19594/thomas-james-longley-is-destined-for-the-island | date = 4 November 2011 | accessdate = 1 December 2011 | work = Pluz Media}}</ref><ref name="Culture">{{cite news | title = The Island of dr. HELLO! | url = http://boyculture.typepad.com/boy_culture/2011/11/the-island-of-dr-hello.html | date = 2 November 2011 | accessdate = 1 December 2011 | work = Boy Culture}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2861181/ Thomas James Longley] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2861181/ Thomas James Longley] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]
*[http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/w/star/f3522/fan-club/Thomas-James-Longley.html Thomas James Longley] at SoFeminine.co.uk
*[http://www.listal.com/thomas-james-longley Thomas James Longley] at Listal
*[http://coolspotters.com/actors/thomas-james-longley Thomas James Longley] at [[Coolspotters]]


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Revision as of 11:55, 1 December 2011

Thomas James Longley
Longley at a fashion show for Reiss, July 2011
Born
Thomas James Longley

(1989-04-22) 22 April 1989 (age 35)
Canterbury, Kent, England
OccupationActor
Years active2004-present

Thomas James Longley (born 22 April 1989)[1] is a British actor and model. Hailing from the historical English city of Canterbury, he grew up performing in plays throughout the Kent and London fringe scenes. In 2004, he achieved some prominence after garnering critical acclaim from The Times for his performance as the Archangel Gabriel in a revival of The Mystery Plays at Canterbury Cathedral.[2]

Longley continued with occasional theatre work, including originating the role of Ben Leyton in the London tour of Kindred Spirits – The Musical, before being offered a place at the National Youth Theatre in London in 2008. After graduating, he went on to gain wider notice appearing in the independent British films Sparrow (2010) and Island (2011).[3][4][5][6] In 2011, he became one of the new faces of Reiss fashion house.[7]

Early life

Longley was born 22 April 1989 in Canterbury, Kent.[8] The son of former Canterbury City F.C. chairman Keith and reflexologist Jill Longley, he grew up playing piano and attending drama classes.[9] As a young writing student of Catherine Aird, Longley spent his youth training to write fiction. However, his interest in drama ultimately led him to both writing and acting in fringe theatre.

He continued in stage productions before being offered a place at the National Youth Theatre in London. While at drama school, he was trained by Amy Leach and Victoria Gould, and studied alongside actress Aruhan Galieva. In 2009, Longley graduated from the National Youth Theatre, and began to seek professional acting work.[3]

Career

Early work

Prior to joining the National Youth Theatre, Longley had received critical acclim for his work in in fringe theatre. In 2004, he was cast out of hundreds to feature as the Archangel Gabriel opposite Edward Woodward and Joseph McManners in a revival of The Mystery Plays at Canterbury Cathedral.[2] For his performance, Longley achieved critical acclaim from The Times.[10] For a short while, he was also associated with the Dickens Players, performing in works such as Hard Times and Macbeth. He also gained work appearing in a few stage plays, most notably as Benedick in a teen revival of Much Ado About Nothing and also as Ben Leyton in Kindred Spirits: The Musical written and produced by Dream Productions.[11]

Film

After graduating from the National Youth Theatre, Longley was considered for a role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, but ultimately lost out to Frank Dillane.[12]

In March 2010, Longley was offered a lead role in Shaun Troke's horror Sparrow, which was filmed on location in Poland in July.[4] It premiered in Katowice in October and is set to be released on DVD in late 2011.[13] In February 2011, Longley was attached to appear as the lead character in the found footage film HAYZE.[14] In March, production slowed down and he ultimately left the project.[15] In August 2011, it was reported that Longley would appear in the apocalyptic thriller Island.[16][17][18]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2010 Sparrow Matt limited release
2011 Island Craig

References

  1. ^ England & Wales, Birth Index: 1984-2005
  2. ^ a b "Revival of Medieval Mystery Plays". BBC News. 5 August 2004. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
  3. ^ a b "Sparrow's Thomas James Longley - A Badass Interview". Mediasaurs. 11 August 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
  4. ^ a b "An interview with Thomas James Longley". Cinema Assassin. 2 August 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
  5. ^ "Guy Candy: Thomas James Longley". Any Post For Me. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  6. ^ "Hottie Of The Week: Thomas James Longley". 081978. 16 November 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  7. ^ "New British Film 'Island' – a new take on Lord of the Flies with a very HOT cast member!". Popledge. Retrieved 18 October 2011.
  8. ^ "Birthdays - April 22". Celebrity Birthdays. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  9. ^ "Thomas James Longley Biography". Internet Movie Database. 5 August 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
  10. ^ Kingston, Jeremy (9 August 2004). "The Mystery Plays: The Creation". The Times. No. iss.68149. London. p. 31. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); |issue= has extra text (help)
  11. ^ Information attainable on the official Kindred Spirits website. Archived and offline.
  12. ^ "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Trivia". Dark Horizons. 15 July 2009. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
  13. ^ "Preview: Indie Horror Film Sparrow". The Athletic Nerd. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2010.
  14. ^ "Longley to explore Poltergeist Folklore in new found footage flick". THEIAPOLIS. 2 February 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  15. ^ "Actor Thomas James Longley drops out of new British Indie Thriller "Hayze"". 25 March 2011. Retrieved 2 April 2011.
  16. ^ "Thomas James Longley to star in the movie Island, a Lord of the Flies homage". In Rumor. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  17. ^ "Thomas James Longley is destined for the 'Island'". Pluz Media. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  18. ^ "The Island of dr. HELLO!". Boy Culture. 2 November 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2011.

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