Thomas Jonathan Bateman (born 15 March 1989) is an English actor.
He is best known for his roles on the television series Da Vinci's Demons and in Kenneth Branagh's Hercule Poirot film adaptations. He is married to Star Wars star Daisy Ridley.
Filmography
Film
- 2011 Much Ado About Nothing - Claudio
- 2015 Creditors - Michael Redmane
- 2015 Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter's Tale - Florizel
- 2017 B&B - Marc
- 2017 Snatched - James
- Hercule Poirot film series - Bouc
- 2017 Hi-Lo Joe - Tony
- 2019 Cold Pursuit - Trevor "Viking" Calcote
Television
- 2013 The Tunnel - Danny Hillier
- 2013 Da Vinci's Demons - Giuliano de' Medici
- 2015 Jekyll and Hyde (2015) - Dr. Robert Jekyll, Hyde
- 2016 Cold Feet - Justin Parker
- 2018 Vanity Fair - Rawdon Crowley
- 2018 Into the Dark - Wilkes
- 2019 Beecham House - John Beecham
- 2021 Behind Her Eyes - David Ferguson
- 2023 Based on a True Story - Matt Pierce
Tropes associated with his roles include:
- Baritone of Strength: He's known for his exceptionally deep, smooth vocals.
- Creator Couple: In May 2022, it was announced that he would be writing and co-producing the thriller film Magpie, with his wife Daisy Ridley serving as a co-producer and starring in the project (Ridley also came up with the original story).
- Romance on the Set: After he worked with Daisy Ridley on Murder on the Orient Express, they began dating and Ridley revealed in early 2023 they were now married.
- Tall, Dark, and Handsome: He's 6'2, dark-haired and very handsome.
