Tom Bateman (actor)
Thomas Jonathan Bateman (born 15 March 1989)[1] is an English actor. He is best known for his roles on the television series Da Vinci's Demons (2013–2015), and in the film Murder on the Orient Express (2017).[2][3]
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Bateman with Susanne Sheehy in 2008 | |
Born | Thomas Jonathan Bateman 15 March 1989 |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2011–present |
Partner(s) | Daisy Ridley (Engaged 2019-present) |
Early life
Bateman was born in Oxford, Oxfordshire, in a working-class family.[4] He has thirteen siblings, including a twin brother, named Merlin.
Career
Bateman starred in Sky TV's 2013 television series The Tunnel. He appeared as Giuliano de' Medici in the 2013 - 2015 TV series Da Vinci's Demons.
He portrayed William Shakespeare in the original London production of Shakespeare in Love in 2014.
In 2015 he starred as the title character in the 10-episode British television series Jekyll and Hyde.
In 2017, he made his Hollywood debut, appearing in the comedy film Snatched and as Bouc in the mystery film Murder on the Orient Express.
In 2018 he starred in the ITV dramatisation of Vanity Fair.
He also starred as the main villain in the 2019 film Cold Pursuit.[6]
In August 2018, he was announced as the lead character in ITV's Beecham House, which aired in 2019.[7]
In August 2019, it was announced Bateman had been cast in the role of David on the Netflix psychological thriller miniseries, Behind Her Eyes.[8]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Much Ado About Nothing | Claudio | |
2015 | Creditors | Michael Redmane | |
Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale | Florizel | ||
2016 | Exposure | Charlie | Short film |
2017 | B&B | Marc | |
Snatched | James | ||
Murder on the Orient Express | Bouc | ||
Hi-Lo Joe | Tony | ||
2019 | Cold Pursuit | Trevor "Viking" Calcote | |
2020 | Death on the Nile | Bouc | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | The Tunnel | Danny Hillier | 7 episodes (season 1) |
Da Vinci's Demons | Giuliano de' Medici | 10 episodes (season 1&2) | |
2015 | Jekyll and Hyde | Dr. Robert Jekyll / Hyde | |
2016 | Cold Feet | Justin Parker | 2 episodes (season 6) |
2018 | Vanity Fair | Rawdon Crawley | 6 episodes (miniseries) |
Into the Dark | Wilkes | Episode: "The Body" | |
2019 | Beecham House | John Beecham | 6 episodes (miniseries) |
2020 | Behind Her Eyes | David | Filming |
References
- "findmypast.co.uk". search.findmypast.co.uk.
- "Mr Jekyll Will See You Now". Marie Claire. 20 November 2015.
- "Tom Bateman on playing both Jekyll and Hyde: 'Hopefully we can get the Doctor Who audience'". Guardian (UK). 25 Oct 2015.
- "Tom Bateman interview: 'Would I like to play Bond? Course I would!'". British GQ.
- Claire, Marie (November 20, 2015). "Tom Bateman Interview". Marie Claire.
- Ford, Rebecca (March 15, 2017). "Liam Neeson Revenge Thriller 'Hard Powder' Adds Tom Bateman (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 22, 2017.
- Ling, Thomas (20 August 2018). "ITV announces star-studded period drama Beecham House". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- Clarke, Stewart (8 August 2019). "Netflix's 'Behind Her Eyes,' From 'The Crown' Producers, Sets Cast". Variety. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
External links
- Tom Bateman on IMDb