Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Nationality
Languages
English
Education
Pembroke College, King's College School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier B -- 78,991 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Career
Career spanning 12 years (2010-2022)
Year context
Born in 1980 -- Iran hostage crisis; Mount St. Helens erupts; CNN launches; Jimmy Carter was US president
Year 1980 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
DROPTHE GOOD_
6
Recognized
out of 100
Most people on Earth score 0. Only those with measurable positive impact appear on this scale.
Human Impact
0
Innovation
0
Giving
0
Sustainability
30
Cultural Uplift
33
Public Vote
★
★
★
★
★
Be the first to vote
Filmography (5)
Biography
Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.
Related People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tom Basden?
Tom Basden is 45 years old, born on .
Where was Tom Basden born?
Tom Basden was born in Sutton, London, UK.
What movies or shows has Tom Basden been in?
Tom Basden has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Man vs Bee (2022), After Life (2019), Gap Year (2017), Plebs (2013), Dark Relic (2010).
What is Tom Basden known for?
Tom Basden is primarily known as an actor. Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs,…
Where can I find more information about Tom Basden?
You can find more about Tom Basden on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
Woody Allen →