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Born: August 25, 1967, Bristol, England.
Tom Hollander is an actor, producer and writer who has appeared in films, theatre and television, known for his roles in comedies and historical dramas. He was born on 25 August 1967 in Bristol, England, to academic and musical parents. His father is a Czech Jew who converted to Catholicism, and his mother is English. He was raised in Oxford, where he attended the Dragon School and Abingdon School. He was involved in acting from a young age, joining the National Youth Theatre and the National Youth Music Theatre. He also starred in a BBC adaptation of Leon Garfield’s John Diamond when he was 14.
Tom Hollander studied English at Selwyn College, Cambridge, where he was a member of the Footlights and the president of the Marlowe Society. He performed in several plays directed by his childhood friend Sam Mendes, such as Cyrano de Bergerac, The Cherry Orchard, and Kean. He also appeared in the Cambridge Footlights Revue.
After graduating, Tom Hollander pursued a career in theatre, winning the Ian Charleson Award in 1992 for his performance as Witwoud in The Way of the World at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre. He was nominated for the same award twice more, for his roles as Tartuffe and Khlestakov. He also received nominations for the Olivier Award and the Tony Award for his portrayal of Henry Carr in Tom Stoppard’s Travesties.
Tom Hollander made his film debut in 1996, appearing in True Blue and Some Mother’s Son. He gained attention for his roles as Mr. Collins in Joe Wright’s Pride & Prejudice and as Lord Cutler Beckett in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. He also starred in films such as Gosford Park, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Valkyrie, In the Loop, Hanna, About Time, The Invisible Woman, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, and Bohemian Rhapsody.
He is also known for his television roles, such as the lead role in the BBC sitcom Rev., which he co-wrote and was nominated for the BAFTA Award for best sitcom several times. He won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the BBC series The Night Manager. He played King George V in The Lost Prince, King George III in John Adams, and Alfred Pennyworth in Harley Quinn.
Tom Hollander has a son with his partner, writer and director Fran Godwin. He is a patron of several charities, such as the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, and Scene & Heard. He is also a supporter of the Labour Party and a vocal critic of Brexit.
WINNER:Â Television: Supporting Actor for The Night Manager (2017)
Suggested viewing
The Night Manager (2016)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 8.0 Haunted by a past injustice, a discreet yet observant night manager in Cairo becomes entangled in a deadly game when he encounters a desperate woman harbouring evidence of a notorious arms dealer’s illegal activities. Recruited by a relentless intelligence officer, he embarks on a perilous mission to infiltrate the inner circle of this charismatic yet ruthless criminal, risking his life and blurring the lines between loyalty and vengeance. As tensions rise and betrayals unfold, he finds himself caught in a web of deceit, forced to traverse a treacherous path where every move could be his last. Top cast: Hugh Laurie, Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Debicki, Olivia Colman, Alistair Petrie, Tom Hollander, Michael Nardone, Hovik Keuchkerian, Adeel Akhtar, David Harewood, Tobias Menzies, Natasha Little, Katherine Kelly. |
Doctor Thorne (2016)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.3 In 19th-century England, kind Dr. Thorne raises his orphaned niece Mary, who forms a close bond with the debt-ridden Gresham family at nearby Greshamsbury Park. As they reach adulthood, love blossoms between Mary and Frank Gresham, defying both societal expectations and his family’s desperate need for a wealthy marriage. The arrival of the ruthless self-made millionaire Sir Roger Scatcherd, along with secrets from Mary’s past, complicates matters further. Dr. Thorne, torn between protecting Mary and aiding the Greshams, must navigate a web of love, ambition, and hidden truths to secure the happiness of those he cares about, ultimately revealing the true meaning of wealth and social standing. Top cast: Tom Hollander, Stefanie Martini, Harry Richardson, Rebecca Front, Richard McCabe, Ian McShane, Alison Brie, Janine Duvitski. Similar to
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The Ipcress File (2022)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.3 In the shadow of the Cold War, a cynical ex-smuggler turned reluctant spy finds himself drawn into a web of international intrigue. Tasked with tracking down a missing nuclear scientist, he must tackle a world of double agents, brainwashing schemes and hidden agendas. Using his underworld connections and sharp wit, he unravels a deadly conspiracy that threatens to plunge the world into chaos, all while questioning his own loyalties and confronting the ghosts of his past. As the lines between friend and foe blur, he must make a choice: remain a pawn in a larger game or rewrite the rules and become the player. Top cast: Joe Cole, Lucy Boynton, Tom Hollander, Ashley Thomas, David Dencik, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Anastasia Hille, Joshua James, Paul Higgins. |
Desperate Romantics (2009)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.4 In Victorian London, a band of passionate young artists, rebelling against artistic convention, forge a revolutionary brotherhood. Driven by their pursuit of truth and beauty, they defy the establishment with their vivid paintings that depict raw emotion and unconventional subjects. Their lives intertwine with love, loss, and artistic triumphs, all while grappling with personal demons and the harsh realities of the era. Through their unwavering dedication to their craft and their fight for recognition, they leave an indelible mark on the art world, forever changing the landscape of British art. Top cast: Aidan Turner, Rafe Spall, Samuel Barnett, Sam Crane, Tom Hollander, Zoe Tapper, Amy Manson, Jennie Jacques. |
Rev. (2010)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 7.8 In inner-city London, a charming but unconventional vicar, Adam, faces the challenges of his parish with a mix of humour and heart. He juggles his own flaws, like impulsive decisions and a messy personal life, with the quirky needs of his parishioners, facing everything from hilarious misinterpretations to genuine crises of faith. As he strives to connect with his community and find meaning in his calling, Adam’s journey becomes a heartwarming exploration of faith, friendship, and the unexpected joys of inner-city life. Top cast: Tom Hollander, Olivia Colman, Steve Evets, Miles Jupp, Jimmy Akingbola, Simon McBurney, Ellen Thomas, Lucy Liemann. |
Wives and Daughters (1999)
Bftv 9.0 / IMDb 8.1 Life for the intelligent and independent Molly Gibson is turned upside down when her widowed father remarries, bringing a glamorous stepmother and a flirtatious stepsister into their quiet household. Navigating the complexities of family dynamics, societal expectations, and blossoming romances, Molly must learn to reconcile her own desires with the pressures surrounding her, all while confronting long-held secrets that threaten to upend everything she thought she knew. Top cast: Justine Waddell, Francesca Annis, Bill Paterson, Keeley Hawes, Deborah Findlay, Barbara Flynn, Emily Mackenzie, Iain Glen, Tom Hollander, Anthony Howell, Michael Gambon, Ian Carmichael, Rosamund Pike. |
Cambridge Spies (2003)
Bftv 8.5 / IMDb 7.4 In the 1930s, four brilliant Cambridge students, disillusioned with fascism and drawn to communism, become Soviet spies. Their privileged world collides with secret missions, hidden identities, and betrayals as they live with love, ambition and the ever-present danger of exposure. Their choices ripple through decades, impacting world events and leaving them grappling with the true cost of their convictions. Top cast: Tom Hollander, Toby Stephens, Rupert Penry-Jones, Samuel West, Stuart Laing, Patrick Kennedy, Marcel Iures, lmelda Staunton, Anna-Louise Plowman. |
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