Thomas Morrison (born 30 June 1983) is an English actor who has performed in theatre, TV and film. He is best known for his appearances in '' On the Shore of the Wide World'' and as Scripps in Cast B and C of Alan Bennett's '' The History Boys''. working alongside Steven Webb and Matt Smith.

Life and career

Morrison was born in Burnley, Lancashire and attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London for three years. After graduation Thomas landed the part of Danny Holden in the

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drama ''

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'', In 2011 - 2012 Thomas Morrison appeared in the

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television drama '' Monroe'' as Lee Bradley the bed porter. He also had a role in the BBC drama ''

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'' and had a part in the 2015 BBC drama Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in the role of Winespill in Series 1, Episode 3. Morrison gained his first television role in BBC One's ''

'' before stepping into theatre. His first appearances include ''Kes'' and '' On the Shore of the Wide World'' at the Royal Exchange, Manchester before then moving with the latter to the National Theatre and then featuring as Scripps in Alan Bennett's ''The History Boys'' in Casts B and C. In all three of his first theatre productions he appeared alongside co-star Steven Webb. His later ventures included appearances in a small role in

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's adaptation of Terry Pratchett's '' The Colour of Magic'' in the same scene as Pratchett himself. He also played Hooper in the 2008 film adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's '' Brideshead Revisited''.

Awards and recognition

*2006 Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play: Cast member of ''On the Shore of the Wide World'' *2004

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Network Newcomer – On Screen, nominee RTS Programme Awards 2004
Royal Television Society

Credits

Theatre

Television

Film

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Morrison, Thomas Living people English male stage actors English male television actors English male film actors English male radio actors English male voice actors Alumni of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama People from Burnley Male actors from Lancashire 1983 births