Tom Ellis: Biography, History and Everything About the Actor from Netflix's "Lucifer"

Tom Ellis Biography
Lucifer: Tom Ellis | The 41-year-old actor has become a darling in the media for his performance on the Netflix series "Lucifer."
"Lucifer" has become one of Netflix's favorite series. Throughout its five seasons, it has managed to add millions of followers due to its particular plot. Lucifer decides to abandon his life as the Lord of Hell and moves to Los Angeles, where he meets homicide detective Chloe Decker, with whom he teams up, and they begin solving cases to punish criminals.
This incredible story stars Tom Ellis, a Welsh actor who has not only managed to win over fans but has also made millions of women fall in love with his sensuality in each of the lewd scenes.
There is no doubt that Tom Ellis has managed to earn a place in the world of acting and has now become one of the most sought-after stars in the medium and here we tell you the 10 things you did not know about "Lucifer Morningstar".
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10 things you did not know about Tom Ellis, the protagonist of "Lucifer"
1 Date of Birth
Thomas John Ellis was born on November 17, 1978, in Cardiff, Wales. The Welsh actor is 41 years old and has managed to position himself as one of the most sought-after actors of the moment.
2 Education
Tom Ellis attended High Storrs School in Sheffield throughout his education and was always involved in music, as he played the French horn in the City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra, but later he realized that his true passion was acting.
3 Tom Ellis Wife(s) & Daughters
He has three daughters: Florence Elsie and Marnie Mae (from his marriage to Tamzin Outhwaite, whom he was married to from 2006 to 2014), and Nora (from his relationship with Estelle Morgan). This 2019 he married the screenwriter Meaghan Oppenheimer.
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4 Acting Debut
He made his acting debut on December 20, 2008, in ITV's All-Star Mr & Mrs Christmas Special alongside his then-wife Tamzin Outhwaite.
5 Notable Roles
He had other notable roles on Channel 4's No Angels (4 episodes) and Thomas Milligan on BBC One's Doctor Who.
6 Starting Series Roles
In 2009 he had his first starring role in the ITV drama “Monday Monday” with Fay Ripley. He was also cast as Detective Inspector Bland in Agatha Christie's Poirot 2013. Ellis was the star of the USA Network series Rush 2014, playing a Hollywood doctor.
7 Great Success as Lucifer
The great success came in 2015 when it was announced that Thomas Ellis was chosen to play Lucifer Morningstar in the Netflix series "Lucifer," based on the comic of the same name that premiered on January 25, 2016, on Fox.
8 Awards & Nominations
"Lucifer" premiered in Latin America in 2017 on Universal Channel. Tom was nominated for a 2016 Teen Choice Award for Best New TV Star for his role as the devil himself, which he does very well.
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9 Tom Ellis admires Tom Hanks
The Welsh actor has seen all of his colleague's films and considers him a very versatile star, so he doesn't lose hope that one day Hanks will make an appearance on the series "Lucifer."
10 Tom Ellis’s Best Friend
His best friend is another actor, James McAvoy. Few know that these two studied at the same acting academy in the UK and this brought them together so much that it made them the best of friends; indeed, McAvoy was his best man at his wedding to Tamzin.
Lucifer, Season 5 (16 Episodes)
Series created by Tom Kapinos on Fox then picked up by Netflix with Tom Ellis, Lauren German and DB Woodside
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Tom Ellis TV Programs
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2000 | Kiss Me Kate | 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" |
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 | Main role |
2018 | Family Guy | Oscar Wilde (voice) | Episode: "V Is for Mystery" |
2018 | Queen America | Andy | 2 episodes |
2019 | The Flash | Lucifer Morningstar | Episode: "Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Three" |
Tom Ellis Movies
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 |
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