Tom Ellis British Actor Born 1978 in Cardiff
Tom Ellis · actor and television actor · British
Known for
Biography
Tom Ellis (17 November 1978, Cardiff) is a British actor. Audiences know him from Lucifer (2016) and Once Upon a Time (2011).
Early life
Tom Ellis was educated at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and High Storrs School.
Career
The earliest credit on record for Tom Ellis is Marathon Man (1976). During the 2000s, he worked on Buffalo Soldiers (2001) and Miranda (2009). Work from the 2010s includes Isn't It Romantic (2019). Players (2024) and The Thursday Murder Club (2025) are among his 2020s credits.
His filmography here covers 9 films and 6 TV series from 1976 to 2025. Crime is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (3), followed by fantasy (3) and comedy (2). The most recent title listed is Washington Black (2025).
Personal life
He is married to Meaghan Oppenheimer. Earlier marriages on record are to Tamzin Outhwaite (2006 to 2014). He has 4 children on record.
Filmography
15 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Thursday Murder Club | Film | |
| 2025– | Washington Black | TV series | |
| 2024 | Players | Film | |
| 2019 | Isn't It Romantic | Film | |
| 2016–2021 | Lucifer | Lucifer Morningstar, Michael Demiurgos | TV series |
| 2011–2018 | Once Upon a Time | TV series | |
| 2009– | Miranda | TV series | |
| 2008 | Miss Conception | Film | |
| 2008– | The Passion | TV series | |
| 2005 | The Best Man | Film | |
| 2003 | Pollyanna | Film | |
| 2001 | Buffalo Soldiers | Film | |
| 1976 | Marathon Man | Film | |
| CIA | CIA Agent Colin Glass | TV series | |
| Preston Passion | Film |
Tom Ellis on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 8.3M @officialtomellis
- Engagement rate
- 1.21% above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 99,355
- Average comments
- 381 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tom Ellis?
Tom Ellis is 47 years old, born on 17 November 1978 in Cardiff.
What is Tom Ellis known for?
Tom Ellis is known for playing Lucifer Morningstar, Michael Demiurgos in Lucifer (2016).
What is Tom Ellis’s nationality?
Tom Ellis is British, born in Cardiff.
Who is Tom Ellis married to?
Tom Ellis is married to Meaghan Oppenheimer.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q1343564), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Kevin Paul · CC BY 4.0
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