Tom Ellis (actor)
Tom Ellis | |
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 Ellis at the 2015 San Diego Comic Con | |
| Born | Thomas John Ellis 17 November 1978[1] |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Alma mater | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
Thomas John Ellis (born 17 November 1978) is a Welsh actor. He is known for his roles as Gary Preston in the BBC sitcom Miranda and Lucifer Morningstar in the American series Lucifer. He has also appeared in the long-running BBC One soap opera EastEnders, the BBC sketch show The Catherine Tate Show and the BBC medical drama Holby City, amongst others.
Early life
Ellis was born in Cardiff to Marilyn Jean (born Hooper) and Christopher John Ellis,[1] Ellis attended High Storrs School in Sheffield[4] and played French horn[5] in the City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra. He went on to study BA Dramatic Studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (previously the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama).[5]
Career
Ellis's notable roles include Gary Preston in the hit TV show Miranda aired on BBC co-side with Miranda Hart from 9 November 2010 to 1 January 2015; King Cenred in the BBC fantasy series Merlin; Justyn in Channel 4's No Angels; and Thomas Milligan in “Last of the Time Lords” the series three finale of the BBC One science-fiction television programme Doctor Who. In July and August 2009, Ellis starred in the ITV comedy drama Monday Monday with Fay Ripley.[6][7] He was also cast as Detective Inspector Bland in Agatha Christie's Poirot. He starred as a Hollywood physician in the USA Network series Rush. In 2011, he starred as Mark Etches in the British supernatural drama The Fades.
In February 2015, it was announced that Ellis was cast as Lucifer Morningstar in the Fox television drama Lucifer, based on DC Comics's publication and character of the same name, which premiered on 25 January 2016.[8] The show was renewed by Netflix for a fourth season which was released on 8 May 2019. On 23 June 2020, it was announced that Netflix renewed the show for a sixth and final season.[9] He reprised the role of Lucifer during The CW's The Flash episode of the Arrowverse crossover “Crisis on Infinite Earths”.[10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2001 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | John Browdie | |
| High Heels and Low Lifes | Police Officer | ||
| Buffalo Soldiers | Squash | ||
| 2001–02 | Nice Guy Eddie | Frank Bennett | |
| 2003 | Pollyanna | Timothy | |
| I'll Be There | Ivor | ||
| 2004 | Messiah III: The Promise | Dr. Phillip Ryder | |
| Vera Drake | Police Officer | ||
| 2005 | Much Ado About Nothing | Claudio | |
| Midsomer Murders | Lee Smeeton | Episode: "Midsomer Rhapsody" | |
| Waking the Dead | Harry Taylor | Episode: Straw Dog | |
| 2005–06 | No Angels | Justyn | |
| 2006 | EastEnders | Dr. Oliver Cousins | |
| The Catherine Tate Show | Detective Sergeant Sam Speed | ||
| 2007 | Suburban Shootout | P.C. Haines | |
| Doctor Who | Tom Milligan | Episode: "Last of the Time Lords" | |
| The Catherine Tate Christmas Show | Detective Sergeant Sam Speed | ||
| 2008 | Trial & Retribution | Nick Fisher | |
| Miss Conception | Zak | ||
| Harley Street | Dr Ross Jarvis | Episode: "Episode 4" | |
| The Passion | Apostle Philip/Philip | ||
| 2009 | Monday Monday | Steven | |
| 2009–15 | Miranda | Gary Preston | |
| 2010 | Dappers | Marco | |
| Merlin | Cenred | ||
| Accused | Neil | ||
| 2011 | The Fades | Mark Etches | |
| Sugartown | Max Burr | ||
| 2012 | Gates | Mark Pearson | |
| The Secret of Crickley Hall | Gabe Caleigh | ||
| 2013 | Walking Stories | Jarrod | Short film |
| Agatha Christie's Poirot | Detective Inspector Bland | Episode: "Dead Man's Folly" | |
| Once Upon a Time | Robin Hood | Episode: "Lacey" | |
| 2014 | Rush | Dr. William Rush | Lead role |
| 2015 | The Strain | Rob Bradley | Episode: "Identity" |
| 2016–present | Lucifer | Lucifer Morningstar and Michael Demiurgos | Lead role |
| 2018 | Family Guy | Oscar Wilde (voice) | Episode: "V Is For Mystery"[11] |
| Queen America | Andy | ||
| 2019 | Isn't It Romantic | Dr. Todd | |
| 2019 | The Flash | Lucifer Morningstar | Episode: "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three" |
| 2019 | Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration | Gary Preston/Himself |
References
- ^ a b "Famous family trees: Tom Ellis". findmypast.co.uk. 23 January 2013.
- ^ McNally, Kelby (10 September 2013). "Tamzin Outhwaite 'files for divorce from Tom Ellis, citing adultery'". Daily Express.
- ^ Heller, Corrine (3 June 2019). "Lucifer Star Tom Ellis Marries Meaghan Oppenheimer in Star-Studded Ceremony". Eonline.
- ^ "Well known alumni". High Storrs School. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- ^ 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 It's 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.
- ^ "Family Guy [Deleted]". The Futon Critic. 11 March 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
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