Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
British English
Spouses
Meaghan Oppenheimer, Tamzin Outhwaite
Children
4 children
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, High Storrs School
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier A -- 151,888 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
Career
Career spanning 23 years (2003-2026)
Year context
Born in 1978 -- Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt; Jimmy Carter was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Filmography (9)
Biography
Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor. He became known for playing Dr. Oliver Cousins in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders" and Gary Preston in the BBC One sitcom Miranda (2009–2015), then achieved wider recognition for his role as Lucifer Morningstar in the Fox/Netflix urban fantasy series Lucifer (2016–2021) and the Arrowverse franchise crossover "Crisis on Infinite Earths" (2019). Other notable roles include Justyn in Channel 4's "No Angels" and Thomas Milligan in the series three finale of the British science-fiction television programme "Doctor Who".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tom Ellis?
Tom Ellis is 47 years old, born on .
Where was Tom Ellis born?
Tom Ellis was born in Cardiff, Wales, UK.
What movies or shows has Tom Ellis been in?
Tom Ellis has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include CIA (2026), The Thursday Murder Club (2025), Washington Black (2025), Isn't It Romantic (2019), Lucifer (2016).
What is Tom Ellis known for?
Tom Ellis is primarily known as an actor. Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor. He became known for playing Dr. Oliver Cousins in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders" and Gary Preston in the…
Where can I find more information about Tom Ellis?
You can find more about Tom Ellis on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
