Tom Ellis Biography
Tom Ellis is a skilled Welsh actor. He gained recognition for portraying Gary Preston in the BBC One sitcom Miranda (2009–2015) and assuming the title character in the Fox urban fantasy series Lucifer (2016–2021). He also reprised his role as Lucifer in the Arrowverse franchise’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover (2019).
Tom Ellis Age| Birthday
How old is Ellis? He is 45 years old as of 2024. He was born on November 17, 1978, in Cardiff Wales.
Tom Ellis Education
Ellis went to Sheffield’s High Storrs School, in addition, he played the French horn in the city’s youth orchestra. Later on, he earned a BA in Dramatic Studies from Glasgow’s Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Tom Ellis Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70 kg.
Tom Ellis Family
Ellis was born in Cardiff to Marilyn Jean (née Hooper) and Christopher John Ellis. He has three sisters, one of whom is his twin. In his family, his father, uncle, and one sister serve as Baptist ministers. The family relocated from Wales to England shortly after Ellis’s birth, eventually settling in Sheffield.
Tom Ellis Wife|Married
Ellis is in a happy marriage with Meaghan Oppenheimer a screenwriter. They got married in 2019. Additionally, he was married to Tamzin Outhwaite an English actress in 2006 but got divorced in 2014.
Tom Ellis Children| kids
Ellis is blessed with four children, two from his marriage with Tamzin Outhwaite, and one daughter with Meaghan Oppenheimer via surrogacy on 8 November 2023.
Tom Ellis Career
Ellis rose to prominence with his portrayal of Gary Preston in the BBC One sitcom Miranda (2010–2015). His notable roles also include King Cenred in 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 made appearances in various shows, including the BBC One soap opera EastEnders, The Catherine Tate Show, and the BBC medical drama Holby City. In the ITV comedy drama Monday Monday, which aired in July and August 2009, Ellis took on a leading role as well as portraying Detective Inspector Bland in Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
In February 2015, Ellis secured the role of Lucifer Morningstar in the Fox series Lucifer, adapted from DC Comics’ publication and character of the same name. The show premiered on January 25, 2016, and later moved to Netflix. On June 23, 2020, Netflix announced the renewal of the show for a sixth and final season. Ellis reprised his role as Lucifer in The CW’s The Flash episode of the Arrowverse crossover “Crisis on Infinite Earths.” In 2021, Ellis was honored with the Tell-Tale TV Award for Favorite Actor in a Cable or Streaming Sci-fi/Fantasy/Horror Series.
Films and Television Shows
Films
- High Heels and Low Lifes
- Buffalo Soldiers
- I’ll Be There
- Vera Drake
- The Best Man
- Calon Gaeth
- Miss Conception
- Isn’t It Romantic
- Players
Television Shows
- Kiss Me Kate
- The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
- Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
- Nice Guy Eddie
- Wild West
- Linda Green
- Pollyanna
- Holby City
- Messiah III: The Promise
- Twisted Tales
- Doctors
- Midsomer Murders
- Waking the Dead
- Love Soup
- ShakespeaRe-Told
- No Angels
- EastEnders
- Pulling
- Suburban Shootout
- Lucifer
- Family Guy
- Queen America
- The Flash
- Robot Chicken
- The Great North
- Exploding Kittens
Tom Ellis Salary|Net Worth
Ellis has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 million.
Frequently asked questions about Ellis
Who is Ellis?
Tom Ellis is a skilled Welsh actor. He gained recognition for portraying Gary Preston in the BBC One sitcom Miranda (2009–2015) and assuming the title character in the Fox urban fantasy series Lucifer (2016–2021). He also reprised his role as Lucifer in the Arrowverse franchise’s “Crisis on Infinite Earths” crossover (2019).
Is Ellis Married?
Ellis is in a happy marriage with Meaghan Oppenheimer a screenwriter. They got married in 2019. Additionally, he was married to Tamzin Outhwaite an English actress in 2006 but got divorced in 2014.
Where does Ellis Live?
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