Tom Ellis (actor)
Thomas John Ellis (born 17 November 1978) is a Welsh actor. He is known for his roles as Gary Preston in the BBC One sitcom Miranda (2009–2015) and the title character in the Fox urban fantasy series Lucifer (2016–2021), reprising his role as the latter in the Arrowverse franchise's "Crisis on Infinite Earths" crossover (2019).
Tom Ellis | |
|---|---|
 Ellis in September 2022 | |
| Born | Thomas John Ellis 17 November 1978 Cardiff, Wales |
| Alma mater | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
Thomas John Ellis was born in Cardiff on 17 November 1978, the son of Marilyn Jean (née Hooper) and Christopher John Ellis.[1] He has three sisters, one of whom is his twin. His father, uncle, and one sister are Baptist ministers.[2] Shortly after his birth, the family left Wales for England and settled in Sheffield.[3] Ellis attended Sheffield's High Storrs School and played the French horn in the city's youth orchestra.[4] He later earned a BA in Dramatic Studies from Glasgow's Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.[4]
Career
Ellis' breakout role was that of Gary Preston on the BBC One sitcom Miranda (2010–2015); he has also appeared as 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 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, and they had two daughters together before divorcing in April 2014.[11] He also has a third daughter from a relationship prior to Outhwaite.[12][13] He married American screenwriter Meaghan Oppenheimer in 2019.[12][14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| TBA | Players | TBA |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Kiss Me Kate | Ben | Episode: "Kate's Niece" |
| 2001 | The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | John Browdie | Television film |
| 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" |
| Linda Green | Marko | Episode: "Viva Espana" | |
| 2003 | Pollyanna | Timothy | Television film |
| Holby City | David Jones | Episode: "Endgame" | |
| 2004 | Messiah III: The Promise | Dr. Phillip Ryder | 2 episodes |
| 2005 | Twisted Tales | Alex | Episode: "The Irredeemable Brain of Dr Heinrich Hunsecker" |
| Doctors | Ricky Adams | Episode: "Slim Chance" | |
| Midsomer Murders | Lee Smeeton | Episode: "Midsomer Rhapsody" | |
| Waking the Dead | Harry Taylor | Episode: "Straw Dog" | |
| Love Soup | Mike | Episode: "Take Five" | |
| ShakespeaRe-Told | Claudio | Episode: "Much Ado About Nothing" | |
| 2005–2006 | No Angels | Justyn | 4 episodes |
| 2006 | EastEnders | Dr. Oliver Cousins | 29 episodes |
| 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" |
| Doctor Who | Tom Milligan | Episode: "Last of the Time Lords" | |
| 2008 | Trial & Retribution | Nick Fisher | 2 episodes |
| The Passion | Apostle Philip | 4 episodes | |
| 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" |
| Merlin | Cenred | 4 episodes | |
| Accused | Neil McGray | Episode: "Liam's Story" | |
| 2011 | Sugartown | Max Burr | Main role |
| The Fades | Mark Etches | Main role | |
| 2012 | Silent Witness | Father Jacobs | Episode: "Fear" |
| Playhouse Presents | Bill | Episode: "The Other Woman" | |
| Gates | Mark Pearson | 5 episodes | |
| The Secret of Crickley Hall | Gabe Caleigh | Miniseries; 3 episodes | |
| 2013 | Once Upon a Time | Robin Hood | S2 Episode 19 "Lacey" |
| Agatha Christie's Poirot | Detective Inspector Bland | Episode: "Dead Man's Folly" | |
| 2014 | Under Milk Wood | Mr. Ogmore | Television film |
| Rush | Dr. William Rush | Main role | |
| 2015 | The Strain | Rob Bradley | Episode: "Identity" |
| 2016–2021 | Lucifer | Lucifer Morningstar / Michael Demiurgos | Main role |
| 2018 | Family Guy | Oscar Wilde (voice) | Episode: "V Is for Mystery"[15] |
| Queen America | Andy | 2 episodes | |
| 2019 | The Flash | Lucifer Morningstar | Episode: "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three" |
| 2022 | Robot Chicken | Michelin Man (voice) | Episode: "May Cause Indecision...Or Not" |
References
- "10 Things You Never Knew About Tom Ellis, Star of 'Lucifer' and 'Miranda'". BBC America. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- Cox, Emma (25 October 2016). "Miranda's Tom Ellis on mixing his religious upbringing with playing the Devil in Lucifer". Radiotimes. Retrieved 28 June 2016.
- "Well known alumni". High Storrs School. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
- Brown, Emma (23 September 2015). "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. p. 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.
- "The 2021 Tell-Tale TV Awards: Results! 'Julie and the Phantoms,' 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Lucifer,' and 'WandaVision' Among Winners". telltaletv.com. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 7 July 2021.
- "Tamzin Outhwaite breaks silence after ex-husband Tom Ellis remarries". Hello! magazine. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- Heller, Corrine (3 June 2019). "Lucifer Star Tom Ellis Marries Meaghan Oppenheimer in Star-Studded Ceremony". E! News.
- Crosbie, Eve (27 May 2021). "Lucifer star Tom Ellis looks almost unrecognisable in first-ever television role". Hello Magazine. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
- Murphy, Nichola (2 June 2021). "Lucifer's Tom Ellis shares never-before-seen wedding photo with wife Meaghan". HELLO!. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
- "Family Guy [Deleted]". The Futon Critic. 11 March 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.