Born:
November 17, 1978
in
Bangor
Best Known For:
Miranda.
Early-life:
Thomas Ellis was born in Bangor on November 17, 1978. A teacher persuaded him to take theatre studies for A level and he later went to drama school in Glasgow, where he became friends with fellow actor James McAvoy. After leaving drama school, Tom quickly landed roles in ITV drama Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby and BBC sitcom Kiss Me Kate.
Career:
After a flying start to his professional acting career, strong parts became hard to come by. He had one-off roles in the likes of Holby City, Doctors, Midsomer Murders and Waking the Dead and a stint in EastEnders as Dr Oliver but he didn't really start to get noticed until he began playing Miranda Hart's love interest in her BBC sitcom Miranda. The success of that show has opened a number of doors for Ellis. Away from Miranda, he has starred in Gates, The Secret of Crickley Hall, Once Upon a Time and ABC pilot Gothica.
Quote:
'I don't take myself too seriously. But that doesn't stop me being a bad person sometimes and doing things I regret.'
Trivia:
Ellis supports Arsenal.