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 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.

Tom Ellis
Ellis at the 2015 San Diego Comic Con
Born
Thomas John Ellis

(1978-11-17) 17 November 1978[1]
Cardiff, Wales
NationalityWelsh
Alma materRoyal Conservatoire of Scotland
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Spouse(s)
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    m. 2006; div. 2014)
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      m. 2019)
      Children3

      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
      2001The Life and Adventures of Nicholas NicklebyJohn Browdie
      High Heels and Low LifesPolice Officer
      Buffalo SoldiersSquash
      2001–02Nice Guy EddieFrank Bennett
      2003PollyannaTimothy
      I'll Be ThereIvor
      2004Messiah III: The PromiseDr. Phillip Ryder
      Vera DrakePolice Officer
      2005Much Ado About NothingClaudio
      Midsomer MurdersLee SmeetonEpisode: "Midsomer Rhapsody"
      Waking the DeadHarry TaylorEpisode: Straw Dog
      2005–06No AngelsJustyn
      2006EastEndersDr. Oliver Cousins
      The Catherine Tate ShowDetective Sergeant Sam Speed
      2007Suburban ShootoutP.C. Haines
      Doctor WhoTom MilliganEpisode: "Last of the Time Lords"
      The Catherine Tate Christmas ShowDetective Sergeant Sam Speed
      2008Trial & RetributionNick Fisher
      Miss ConceptionZak
      Harley StreetDr Ross JarvisEpisode: "Episode 4"
      The PassionApostle Philip/Philip
      2009Monday MondaySteven
      2009–15MirandaGary Preston
      2010DappersMarco
      MerlinCenred
      AccusedNeil
      2011The FadesMark Etches
      SugartownMax Burr
      2012GatesMark Pearson
      The Secret of Crickley HallGabe Caleigh
      2013Walking StoriesJarrodShort film
      Agatha Christie's PoirotDetective Inspector BlandEpisode: "Dead Man's Folly"
      Once Upon a TimeRobin HoodEpisode: "Lacey"
      2014RushDr. William RushLead role
      2015The StrainRob BradleyEpisode: "Identity"
      2016–presentLuciferLucifer Morningstar and Michael DemiurgosLead role
      2018Family GuyOscar Wilde (voice)Episode: "V Is For Mystery"[11]
      Queen AmericaAndy
      2019Isn't It RomanticDr. Todd
      2019The FlashLucifer MorningstarEpisode: "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three"
      2019Miranda: My Such Fun CelebrationGary Preston/Himself

      References
      1. "Famous family trees: Tom Ellis". findmypast.co.uk. 23 January 2013.
      2. McNally, Kelby (10 September 2013). "Tamzin Outhwaite 'files for divorce from Tom Ellis, citing adultery'". Daily Express.
      3. Heller, Corrine (3 June 2019). "Lucifer Star Tom Ellis Marries Meaghan Oppenheimer in Star-Studded Ceremony". Eonline.
      4. "Well known alumni". High Storrs School. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
      5. "THE DEVIL IN TOM ELLIS". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
      6. Hibberd, James (22 February 2013). "TV's Pilot Season Goes (Very) High-Concept". Entertainment Weekly: 26.
      7. Thompson, Zac (2 March 2015). "DC Comics' "Lucifer" Pilot Finds It's Star At FOX". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
      8. Barton, Steve (27 February 2015). "Lucifer – Tom Ellis Gets His Horns". Dread Central. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
      9. Nellie, Andreeva (29 July 2018). "Netflix Chief On Cancelling 'Everything Sucks' & 'Lady Dynamite', Rescuing 'Lucifer' & 'Shadowhunters' Future – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
      10. 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.
      11. "Family Guy [Deleted]". The Futon Critic. 11 March 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
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