Tom Ellis (actor)

Thomas John Ellis (born 17 November 1978) is a Welsh actor. He plays Lucifer Morningstar in the American DC Comics's based series Lucifer and DC-universe franchise crossover appearances. He is known for his roles as Gary Preston in the BBC sitcom Miranda and as a Hollywood physician in the USA Network series Rush. Ellis appeared as Mark Etches in the 2011 British supernatural drama The Fades.

Tom Ellis
Ellis in January 2016
Born
Thomas John Ellis

(1978-11-17) 17 November 1978
Cardiff, Wales
Alma materRoyal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
OccupationActor, producer
Years active2000–present
Spouse(s)
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      (m. 2019)​
      Children3

      Early life

      Ellis was born in Cardiff to Marilyn Jean (née Hooper) and Christopher John Ellis. Ellis attended High Storrs School in Sheffield[1] and played French horn[2] in the City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra. He went on to study BA Dramatic Studies at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.[2]

      Career

      Ellis's roles include Gary Preston on the TV show Miranda, which aired on the BBC from 9 November 2010 to 1 January 2015; King Cenred on 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. He has 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. In July and August 2009, Ellis starred in the ITV comedy drama Monday Monday with Fay Ripley.[3][4] 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's publication and character of the same name, which premiered on 25 January 2016.[5] The show was renewed by Netflix for a fourth season which was released on 8 May 2019. Season 5 (Part A) was released on 21 August 2020. On 23 June 2020, it was announced that Netflix had renewed the show for a sixth and final season.[6] He reprised the role of Lucifer during The CW's The Flash episode of the Arrowverse crossover "Crisis on Infinite Earths".[7]

      Personal life

      Ellis married Tamzin Outhwaite in 2006. They divorced in 2014. He married Meaghan Oppenheimer in 2019.[8]

      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

      Television
      Year Title Role Notes
      2000 Kiss Me Kate (TV series) Ben Episode: "Kate's Niece"
      2001 The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby John Browdie Television film
      2001–2002 Nice Guy Eddie Frank Bennett Main role
      2001 Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Bigger boy 1 Miniseries; 2 episodes
      2002 Wild West Bungee jump instructor Episode: "Fear of Bungee"
      2002 Linda Green Marko Episode: "Viva Espana"
      2003 Pollyanna Timothy Television film
      2003 Holby City David Jones Episode: "Endgame"
      2003 Spine Chillers Alex Episode: "The Irredeemable Brain of Dr Heinrich Hunsecker"
      2004 Messiah III: The Promise Dr. Phillip Ryder 2 episodes
      2005 Doctors Ricky Adams Episode: "Slim Chance"
      2005–2006 No Angels Justyn 4 episodes
      2005 Midsomer Murders Lee Smeeton Episode: "Midsomer Rhapsody"
      2005 Waking the Dead Harry Taylor Episode: "Straw Dog"
      2005 Love Soup Mike Episode: "Take Five"
      2005 ShakespeaRe-Told Claudio Episode: "Much Ado About Nothing"
      2006 EastEnders Dr. Oliver Cousins 29 episodes
      2006–2007 Suburban Shootout PC Haines Main role
      2006 Pulling Sam 2 episodes
      2006–2007 The Catherine Tate Show Detective Sergeant Sam Speed 2 episodes
      2007 Casualty Joe Kelsall Episode: "Combat Indicators: Part 1"
      2007 Doctor Who Tom Milligan Episode: "Last of the Time Lords"
      2008 Trial & Retribution Nick Fisher 2 episodes
      2008 The Passion Apostle Philip 4 episodes
      2008 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"
      2010 Merlin Cenred 4 episodes
      2010 Accused Neil McGray Episode: "Liam's Story"
      2011 Sugartown Max Burr Main role
      2011 The Fades Mark Etches Main role
      2012 Silent Witness Father Jacobs Episode: "Fear"
      2012 Playhouse Presents Bill Episode: "The Other Woman"
      2012 Gates Mark Pearson 5 episodes
      2012 The Secret of Crickley Hall Gabe Caleigh Miniseries; 3 episodes
      2013 Once Upon a Time Robin Hood Episode: "Lacey"
      2013 Agatha Christie's Poirot Detective Inspector Bland Episode: "Dead Man's Folly"
      2014 Under Milk Wood Mr. Ogmore Television film
      2014 Rush Dr. William Rush Main role
      2015 The Strain Rob Bradley Episode: "Identity"
      2016–present Lucifer Lucifer Morningstar / Michael Demiurgos Lead role
      2018 Family Guy Oscar Wilde (voice) Episode: "V Is for Mystery"[9]
      2018 Queen America Andy 2 episodes
      2019 The Flash Lucifer Morningstar Episode: "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three"

      References
      1. "Well known alumni". High Storrs School. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
      2. "The Devil in Tom Ellis". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
      3. Hibberd, James (22 February 2013). "TV's Pilot Season Goes (Very) High-Concept". Entertainment Weekly: 26.
      4. Thompson, Zac (2 March 2015). "DC Comics' "Lucifer" Pilot Finds Its Star At FOX". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
      5. Barton, Steve (27 February 2015). "Lucifer – Tom Ellis Gets His Horns". Dread Central. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
      6. Nellie, Andreeva (29 July 2018). "Netflix Chief On Cancelling 'Everything Sucks' & 'Lady Dynamite', Rescuing 'Lucifer' & 'Shadowhunters' Future – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved 21 January 2019.
      7. 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.
      8. Heller, Corrine (3 June 2019). "Lucifer Star Tom Ellis Marries Meaghan Oppenheimer in Star-Studded Ceremony". E! News.
      9. "Family Guy [Deleted]". The Futon Critic. 11 March 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2019.
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