Thomas Morrison (actor)

Thomas Morrison
Born (1983-06-30) 30 June 1983 [1]
Burnley, Lancashire, England, UK
Occupation Actor
Years active 2003–present

Thomas Morrison (born 30 June 1983) is an English actor. He has performed in theatre, TV and film. Best known perhaps for his appearances in On the Shore of the Wide World and as Scripps in Cast B and C of Alan Bennett's The History Boys. working alongside Steven Webb and Matt Smith.

Life and career

Thomas was born in Burnley, Lancashire and attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London for three years. After his graduation Thomas immediately landed the part of Danny Holden in the BBC Television Drama Blackpool, In 2011 - 2012 Thomas Morrison appeared in the ITV Television Drama Monroe as Lee Bradley the bed porter. He also had a role in the 7.39 BBC Drama and has recently had a part in the new BBC 2015 Drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell playing the role of Winespill in Series 1, Episode 3 Only

Career

Thomas Morrison gained his first television role in BBC One's Blackpool before stepping into theatre. His first appearances include Kes and On the Shore of the Wide World at the Royal Exchange, Manchester before then moving with the latter to the National Theatre and then featuring as Scripps in Alan Bennett's The History Boys in Casts B and C. All three of his first theatre productions he appeared alongside co-star Steven Webb.

His latest ventures include appearing in a small role in Sky One's adaptation of Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic in the same scene as Terry Pratchett himself; as well as playing Hooper in the 2008 film adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited.

Awards and recognition

2006 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play: Cast member of On the Shore of the Wide World

2004 Royal Television Society Network Newcomer – On Screen, Nominee [2]

Credits

Theatre

TitleRoleTheatrePerformance Dates
The Dybbuk2nd Batlon / 1st StudentKing's Head Theatre, LondonJanuary 2008 – February 2008
AlaskaChrisRoyal Court Theatre Upstairs, LondonMay 2007 – June 2007
The History BoysScrippsWyndham's Theatre, London (West End)December 2006 – April 2007
""UK TourAugust 2006 – November 2006
""National Theatre, LondonSeptember 2005 – January 2006
On the Shore of the Wide WorldAlex HolmesNational Theatre, London May 2005 – August 2005
""Royal Exchange, ManchesterApril 2005 – May 2005
KesTibbutRoyal Exchange, ManchesterSeptember 2004 –October 2004

Television

Programme Title (Episodes)RoleChannel/BroadcasterOriginal Air Date
The 7.39Martin DawsonBBC OneJanuary 2014
MonroeLee BradleyITVMarch 2011 - November 2012
Any Human HeartYoung VicarChannel 4November - December 2010
The Colour of MagicDim StudentSky OneMarch 2008
Doctors (Ep 151 : Series 9)Duncan BrookfieldBBC OneDecember 2007
The Bill (Ep 55 : Series 22)Peter HanleyITV1August 2006
Holby City (Ep 23 : Series 7)Bradley JohnsonBBC OneMarch 2005
BlackpoolDanny HoldenBBC OneNovember 2004 – December 2004

Film

Film TitleRoleRelease Date
Brideshead RevisitedHooper2008

References

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