Tom Ellis Biography

Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor best known for playing the role of Gary Preston in the British sitcom ‘Miranda’ and of Lucifer Morningstar in the American series ‘Lucifer.’ Today, he is a thriving actor in both the British and the American entertainment industries. Born in Cardiff, Wales to a music teacher and a Baptist minister, Ellis grew up alongside three sisters. For his schooling, he attended Sheffield’s High Storrs School, and during this time performed in the City of Sheffield Youth Orchestra. Later, he did his BA in Dramatic Studies at Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. He booked his first professional acting role at the age of 22 and has since then starred in several British and American TV shows. Behind the screen, Ellis is a simple man and the father of three beautiful girls. Currently, he is engaged to producer Meaghan Oppenheimer. Previously, he was married to English actress and narrator Tamzin Outhwaite. In his leisure time, the actor enjoys music, dancing, and golf.