Michael Thomson (actor)

Michael Thomson is a Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of nurse and transplant coordinator Jonny Maconie in the medical drama Holby City.

Michael Thomson
Born
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
OccupationActor

Early life and career

Thomson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1] When Thomson was a pupil at James Gillespie's High School, Janie McGill, his teacher, spotted his acting potential and told his mother that he could have a future as an actor.[1] Thomson went to the National Youth Theatre in London when he was young.[2] Thomson trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art for three years.[2][3] During his early career, he worked on building sites and as a charity mugger.[1]

After Thomson finished the theatrical production A Round-Heeled Woman in the West End of London, he auditioned for the part of Jonny Maconie on Holby City.[4] Two auditions were held and he got the role.[2][4] Thomson made his first appearance on Holby City on 15 May 2012.[5] Thomson underwent research for the role, including taking a tour of a hospital and meeting patients there.[4] On 26 November 2012 he appeared on Lorraine, talking to Lorraine Kelly about a storyline in Holby City.[6]

Personal life

Thomson is in a relationship with Natasha Rickman, an actress who graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[1][2] He has four brothers and one sister.[2]

Filmography

Television and film
Year Title Role
2012-2015 Holby City Jonny Maconie
2015 Retribution Michael
2016 Midsomer Murders - "Harvest of Souls" Niall Deeley

Theatre
Production Role Director Ref(s)
Wagstaffe the Wind-Up Boy Wagstaffe Janice Dunn [7][8][9]
Accidental Death of an Anarchist The Maniac Gari Jones [3][7][8]
Iph ... Achillius Sue Lefton [3][7][8][10]
Journey's End Mason Tony Casement [3][7][8][11][12]
Habeas Corpus Dennis Wicksteed Janice Dunn [3][7][8]
Coriolanus N/A N/A [7]
Of Mice and Men Curley Nikolai Foster [3][7][8]
The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui Bowl/Inna/Hook Janice Dunn [3][7][8]
Three Sisters Fedotik David Hunt [3][7][8]
The Crucible Proctor Penny Churns [8]
Spring Awakening Ernst Gadi Roll [8]
Romeo and Juliet Benvolio Jeff Gould [3][8]
Mary Rose Cameron Richard Baron [8]
Love Play N/A Fiona Buffini [8]
Amy's View Toby Cole Natalie Wilson [3][8]
Beyond the Horizon Andy Laurie Sansom [3][8][13][14][15][16][17]
Spring Storm Dick Laurie Sansom [3][8][13][14][15][16][17]
The Syndicate Nait Sean Mathias [8][18][19]
A Round-Heeled Woman Andy/Graham/Dance teacher Jane Prowse [8][20][21][22]

References
  1. Gibb, Bill (25 April 2013). "Holby City's Michael Thomson - "Knockback was my middle name"". Sunday Post. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  2. Griffin, Cheryl (15 May 2012). "Michael Thomson Interview". Holby.tv. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  3. "Michael Thomson". Chichester Festival Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  4. Collins, David (8 May 2012). "Interview extra: Michael Thomson". TV Choice. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  5. Nissim, Mayer (29 March 2012). "'Holby City' adds three new regulars in May 2012". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  6. "Lorraine". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  7. "Michael Thomson". Mercury Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  8. "Michael Thomson". Spotlight Actors. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  9. D'Arcy-Jones, Neil (28 May 2009). "This show is hilarious - no wind-up". Daily Gazette. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  10. "IPH . . ". Mercury Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  11. "Michael Thomson". Around Heeled Woman. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  12. "Journey's End". Mercury Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  13. Spencer, Charles (8 April 2010). "Beyond the Horizon; Spring Storm at the National Theatre, review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  14. Hitchings, Henry (8 April 2010). "American dreamers in Beyond the Horizon and Spring Storm". Evening Standard. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  15. Billington, Michael (8 April 2010). "Beyond the Horizon / Spring Storm". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  16. Bassett, Kate (11 April 2010). "Beyond the Horizon/Spring Storm, NT Cottesloe". Independent. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  17. Taylor, Paul (14 April 2010). "Beyond the Horizon / Spring Storm, National Theatre: Cottesloe, London". Independent. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  18. "Ian McKellen Stars in The Syndicate at MK Theatre". MK Web. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  19. Benedict, David (3 August 2011). "Review: 'The Syndicate'". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  20. Sinclair, Tracey. "A Round-Heeled Woman at Riverside Studios". Exeunt Magazine. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  21. Fricker, Karen (20 October 2011). "Review: 'A Round-Heeled Woman'". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  22. Spencer, Charles (1 December 2011). "A Round-Heeled Woman, Aldwych Theatre, review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
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