Tom Hopper

Tom Hopper
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Name:
Tom Hopper
Real name:
Thomas Edward Hopper
Who is:
Birth date:
(40 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Coalville, Leicestershire, England
Height:
6'5 ft ()
Weight:
229 lb (104 kg)
Relationship:
married
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(characteristic)
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Tom Hopper Biography

Tom Hopper is best known as the gallant knight Percival from the fantasy series "Merlin," the imposing Dickon Tarly from "Game of Thrones," and a standout English actor who's made his mark on London's theater scene at Watford Palace Theatre. He's also a Screen Actors Guild Award nominee among a stellar ensemble cast in a drama series.
Tom Hopper
Tom Hopper

Childhood and Youth

Born Thomas Edward Hopper in late January 1985 in Coalville, Leicestershire. Growing up in traditional English style, Tom attended Ashby School where he played rugby for the school team. Tall and imposing, the young man performed in school theater productions, captivating not only his classmates but also the locals in the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch.
Tom Hopper as a child
Tom Hopper as a child
With his sights set on an acting career, Hopper enrolled at Rose Bruford College in Sidcup, south London. There, he dove into theater arts and acting, taking part in productions like "The Way of the World," "The Triumph," and "The Tempest."

He was a dedicated student, graduating with honors and then joining the Watford Palace Theatre troupe. His first stage role came in the Shakespearean comedy "As You Like It," for which he even earned a nomination for the Michael Powell Award.

Acting Career

After appearing in several TV shows, Tom caught the attention of directors from the British series "Casualty," landing the role of Hugh "Chewy" Mullen. His television drama debut came in 2007. That same year, Hopper landed the lead role in Greg Loftin's dark comedy-thriller "Saxon," starring alongside Sean Harris and James Robinson. His subsequent roles included a soldier in the dark comedy "Kingdom" with Stephen Fry and Dr. Josh Mallen in the British series "Doctors," alongside Adrian Lewis Morgan, Diane Keen, and Jan Pearson.
Tom Hopper in Kingdom
In "Tormented," a horror comedy produced by Forward Films and BBC Films, Tom portrayed Marcus, a teenager tormented by his classmates who returns for revenge. Around this time, he also had a minor role as Jeff Angelo in the first episode of the fifth season of the adventure series "Doctor Who."
Tom Hopper in Tormented
Tom Hopper in Tormented
In 2010, BBC launched "Merlin," a fantasy series set in the kingdom of Camelot featuring Prince Arthur, his friends, and foes. The lead roles were played by John Hurt and young Colin Morgan. Tom was cast as the noble knight Percival, a role that earned him critical acclaim and audience appreciation.
Tom Hopper on the set of Merlin
Tom Hopper on the set of Merlin
Moving from knight to cop, Hopper transformed into Andy Stockwell in "Good Cop," a dramatic thriller directed by Sam Miller, and landed the lead role of Tom in Owen Makena's drama "Cold," filmed in Ireland. He also appeared in Joe Lynch's American horror comedy "Knights of Badassdom" before joining the cast of the TV series "Black Sails," portraying pirate Billy Bones.
Tom Hopper Interview - Merlin, Cold & Black Sails
In "Black Sails," based on "Treasure Island," his co-stars included Toby Stephens, Hannah New, and Luke Arnold. When offered the role of Dickon Tarly in the sixth season of "Game of Thrones" (initially played by Freddie Stroma), Hopper gladly accepted. This casting earned the show a nomination for Best Ensemble in a Drama Series at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Tom Hopper in Game of Thrones
Tom Hopper in Game of Thrones
2016 brought two more significant roles to Hopper's filmography: Arminius in the historical action film "Barbarians Rising" and James Henderson, the protagonist in Paul Tanter's "Kill Ratio." Further popularity came with the role of Grant Leclaire in the romantic comedy "I Feel Pretty" with Amy Schumer, which premiered in 2018.
Tom Hopper and Amy Shumer
Tom Hopper and Amy Shumer
Tom Hopper starred in the Netflix fantasy drama "The Umbrella Academy," alongside Ellen Page, Robert Sheehan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, and David Castañeda. The show premiered in February 2019 and features him as Luther Hargreeves.
Umbrella Academy: Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves
Umbrella Academy: Tom Hopper as Luther Hargreeves
Later, director Dominic Green cast him as Gary Hemming in the film "Climber." The trailer's tagline reads, "How fame destroyed the most iconic alpinist of his generation." He also starred in Magnus Martens' action movie "SAS: Red Notice" with Sam Heughan, Owain Yeoman, and Noel Clarke.
Tom Hopper in great physical shape
Tom Hopper in great physical shape

Tom Hopper's Personal Life

Tom met British actress Laura Higgins on the set of "Black Sails," and they tied the knot in June 2014. Laura took his last name, and a year later, the couple welcomed their blonde-haired son Freddie Douglas.
Tom Hopper and his wife Laura Hopper (Higgins)
Tom Hopper and his wife Laura Hopper (Higgins)
In summer 2018, Tom announced on social media that he'd become a father for the second time. He shared the news of his daughter's birth, writing, "My wonderful wife gave me our second child. Welcome to the world, Truly Rose Hopper!" The actor posted the update with an Instagram photo showing the happy family of four.
Tom Hopper has two children
Tom Hopper has two children
These days, Tom stays in incredible shape through his passion for rugby and golf, plus regular gym sessions. He spends his downtime with his wife and kids, often sharing sweet family moments with his followers.
In the Gym with Tom Hopper

Tom Hopper Now

In 2021, Tom appeared in two feature films. He played the main antagonist, Albert Wesker, in the horror film "Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City," and portrayed the famous bodyguard Magnusson in the action-comedy "Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard."
Tom Hopper as Albert Wesker
Tom Hopper as Albert Wesker
In February 2023, filming began for the fourth and final season of "The Umbrella Academy." Simultaneously, he starred in the light romantic comedy "Love in the Villa" alongside Kat Graham.
A shot from the movie 'Love on the Vineyard'
A shot from the movie 'Love on the Vineyard'
  • I have not seen the actor Tom Hopper, read about him, and it seems nothing remarkable. Such a passing actor.
    2021-05-12 18:58:51
  • As an actor, I don`t know him, but it`s nice to realize that he didn`t appear in scandals, and there weren`t numerous novels. Simple family guy :)
    2021-05-12 18:04:50
  • I admired Tom Hopper on the TV series «Merlin»! How the outfits of that time and the image of a knight suit him!
    2021-05-02 14:02:08
  • A very handsome man with a courageous face. Also 196 centimeters tall! You can be stunned :))
    2021-04-13 12:49:00
  • With Hopper, I watched «Saxon» not such a bad movie, but I can say little about it either.
    2021-03-06 16:49:32
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