Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor born in Cardiff who achieved international recognition for portraying Lucifer Morningstar in the supernatural drama series “Lucifer” from 2016 to 2021. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall, Ellis trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland before appearing in over 99 projects, including BBC’s “Miranda” and USA Network’s “Rush.” He married screenwriter Meaghan Oppenheimer in 2019 and has four children, with upcoming projects exploring his continued entertainment industry presence.
Thomas John Ellis, a Welsh actor who has achieved international recognition through his portrayal of supernatural characters and comedic roles, was born in Cardiff, Wales, and stands as one of Britain’s most versatile television performers. Standing 6 feet 3 inches tall, Ellis holds British nationality and is the son of Marilyn Ellis and Christopher Ellis, who provided the foundation for his eventual entertainment career.
Ellis pursued formal theatrical training at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he studied BA Dramatic Studies at the institution formerly known as the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. This extensive education served as the cornerstone for his diverse acting abilities, enabling him to excel across both stage and screen performances while establishing the technical skills that would define his professional trajectory.
Ellis’s extensive theatrical education at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland established the technical foundation that would define his versatile professional acting career.
The actor’s career encompasses over 99 video and film projects, demonstrating remarkable range across genres and production scales. Ellis gained significant recognition in British television through his portrayal of Gary Preston in BBC’s Miranda, which aired from 2009 to 2015, and his role as Mark Etches in the supernatural drama The Fades. He further expanded his profile by portraying a Hollywood physician in USA Network’s Rush, showcasing his ability to shift between British and American productions.
Ellis achieved global fame through his starring role as Lucifer Morningstar in the series Lucifer, which ran from 2016 to 2021. The show, based on DC Comics characters, originally aired on Fox before Netflix acquired the series for seasons four through six, with the final season releasing on September 10, 2021. Critics and audiences praised Ellis’s performance for successfully blending dramatic intensity with comedic elements, establishing him as a distinctive leading actor. Ellis also made a guest appearance as Lucifer Morningstar in The Flash in 2019, further expanding his supernatural character portrayal.
His professional achievements include two wins and seven nominations across various award organizations, reflecting industry recognition for his performances. Ellis has earned particular acclaim for his unique screen presence and his ability to anchor ensemble casts in both dramatic and comedic contexts. Beyond acting, he has contributed to productions as a soundtrack performer and producer.
In his personal life, Ellis married screenwriter Meaghan Oppenheimer on June 2, 2019, following his previous marriage to actress Tamzin Outhwaite from 2006 to 2014. He is father to four children: Nora Ellis, Florence Elsie Ellis, Marnie Mae Ellis, and Dolly Ellis-Oppenheimer. Coming from a deeply religious family background, Ellis’s father and uncle both serve as Baptist ministers, along with his sister who is also a pastor.
Looking ahead, Ellis is set to appear in the upcoming series Washington Black, scheduled for 2025, continuing his evolution as an internationally recognized performer while maintaining his characteristic versatility across entertainment mediums.
