Tom Hopper (born 28.01.85) is an English actor known for his work on BBC television series' like 'Merlin'.
Childhood: Tom Hopper was born in Coalville, Leicestershire, and attended Rose Bruford College in London. While studying, he appeared in productions in of shows like 'The Tempest', 'The Way of the World', 'Colliers Friday Night' and 'Festen'. He graduated from the college in 2006.
Career: Tom Hopper was cast in a Watford Palace Theatre production of 'As You Like It'. On 18th March 2007, Hopper made his debut screen performance in the television series 'Casualty', in an episode called 'Stitch'. In the same year, he appeared in the film 'Saxon' as a fishmonger. He then appeared in an episode of 'Doctors' on 20th October 2008. The following year, he appeared in the film 'Tormented', which was released on 22nd May 2009.
On 2010, Hopper appeared in the first episode of the fifth season of 'Doctor Who'. On Christmas Day of the same year, Hopper appeared began his run in the television series 'Merlin'; he continued working on the show for two year. In 2012, he appeared opposite Oona Chaplin in the short film 'I Think, Therefore', before appearing in the television series 'Good Cop' for two episodes. He then worked in the film 'Cold' in 2013, in addition to appearing in the film 'Knights of Badassdom' in the same year. The following year, he landed one of the main roles in 'Northmen - A Viking Saga', before getting a part in the series 'Black Sails' - a television prequel to 'Treasure Island'.
Personal Life: On 8th June 2014, Tom Hopper married British actress Laura Higgins.
Biography by Contactmusic.com
