Thomas Morrison (actor)

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Thomas Morrison
Born (1983-06-30) 30 June 1983 (age 40) [1]
Occupation Actor
Years active2003–present

Thomas Morrison (born 30 June 1983) is an English actor who has performed in theatre, TV and film. He is best known 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.

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Life and career

Morrison was born in Burnley, Lancashire and attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London for three years. After graduation Thomas 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 BBC drama The 7.39 and had a part in the 2015 BBC drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in the role of Winespill in Series 1, Episode 3.

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. In all three of his first theatre productions he appeared alongside co-star Steven Webb.

His later ventures included appearances in a small role in Sky One's adaptation of Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic in the same scene as Pratchett himself. He also played Hooper in the 2008 film adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's Brideshead Revisited .

Awards and recognition

Credits

Theatre

TitleRoleTheatrePerformance Dates
The Dybbuk 2nd Batlon / 1st Student King's Head Theatre, London January 2008 – February 2008
AlaskaChris Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, London May 2007 – June 2007
The History Boys Scripps Wyndham's Theatre, London (West End) December 2006 – April 2007
""UK TourAugust 2006 – November 2006
"" National Theatre, London September 2005 – January 2006
On the Shore of the Wide World Alex Holmes National Theatre, London May 2005 – August 2005
"" Royal Exchange, Manchester April 2005 – May 2005
KesTibbut Royal Exchange, Manchester September 2004 –October 2004

Television

Programme Title (Episodes)RoleChannel/BroadcasterOriginal Air Date
The 7.39 Martin Dawson BBC One January 2014
Monroe Lee Bradley ITV March 2011 - November 2012
Any Human Heart Young Vicar Channel 4 November - December 2010
The Colour of Magic Dim Student Sky One March 2008
Doctors (Ep 151 : Series 9)Duncan Brookfield BBC One December 2007
The Bill (Ep 55 : Series 22)Peter Hanley ITV1 August 2006
Holby City (Ep 23 : Series 7)Bradley Johnson BBC One March 2005
Blackpool Danny Holden BBC One November 2004 – December 2004

Film

Film TitleRoleRelease Date
Brideshead Revisited Hooper2008

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References

  1. "Thomas Morrison". Facebook .
  2. RTS Programme Awards 2004. Royal Television Society