Tom Lewis (actor)

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Tom Lewis
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Lewis attending the Redeeming Love premiere, 2022
Born
Leeds, England
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Art
OccupationActor
Years active2018–present

Tom Lewis is an English actor. He is known for his role in the HBO television series Gentleman Jack and the Channel 4 dramaPatience as well as his role in the film Redeeming Love .

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Early life

Lewis was born and grew up in Leeds before moving to London and graduating from RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) where he trained on a full scholarship. [1]

Whilst still a teenager in training at RADA, Lewis graduated early when he was cast in a leading role in the historical drama series Gentleman Jack . [2] He also had early television roles in A Discovery of Witches and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators. [3]

Career

Stage Roles

In between screen roles, Lewis has spent time playing leading roles in theatres around the country, starring in productions for Headlong in London, Manchester Royal Exchange, Bristol Old Vic and Hampstead Theatre [4] [5] [6]

Screen Roles

After a worldwide search, Tom made his film debut in the romantic epic Redeeming Love alongside Abigail Cowen, which was released on 21 January 2022. [7] [8]

In 2025, Tom starred in the Channel 4/PBS crime drama Patience (TV series), [9] with the series opening with positive reviews. [10]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRole
2022 Redeeming Love Michael Hosea

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018 Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Dimitri Erasmus1 episode
2019-2022 Gentleman Jack Thomas Sowden16 episodes
2021 A Discovery of Witches Peckham2 episodes
2025 Patience Elliot Scott6 episodes

Theatre

YearTitleRoleTheatreDirector
2022The BreachHoke Hampstead Theatre Sarah Frankcom
2025The House PartyJon Headlong Theatre Holly Race Roughan

Music video

YearTitleArtist
2023 "Wish You the Best" Lewis Capaldi

Video games

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020 Assassin's Creed Valhalla Alfred the Great
2021 Discovery Tour: Viking Age King Alfred

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References

  1. RADA profile
  2. "Thomas Sowden - Gentleman Jack". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
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  5. https://www.independenttalent.com/actors/tom-lewis/
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