Thomas Morrison (born 30 June 1983) is an

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who has performed in theatre, TV and film. He is best known for his appearances in ''

On the Shore of the Wide World ''On the Shore of the Wide World'' is a play by English playwright Simon Stephens. It opened 18 April 2005, at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, under the direction of Sarah Frankcom. On May 26, the production transferred to the Cottesloe ...

'' and as Scripps in Cast B and C of

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's ''

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''. working alongside

Steven Webb Steven Michael Webb (born 8 November 1984 in Wirral, Merseyside, England) is an English actor in theatre, television and film.

and

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Life and career

Morrison was born in

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and attended the

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for three years. After graduation Thomas landed the part of Danny Holden in the BBC Television

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'' Blackpool'', In 2011 - 2012 Thomas Morrison appeared in the ITV television drama '' Monroe'' as Lee Bradley the bed porter. He also had a role in the BBC drama '' The 7.39'' and had a part in the 2015 BBC drama

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in the role of Winespill in Series 1, Episode 3. Morrison gained his first television role in

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's '' Blackpool'' before stepping into theatre. His first appearances include ''Kes'' and ''

'' at the Royal Exchange,

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before then moving with the latter to the National Theatre and then featuring as Scripps in

's ''The History Boys'' in Casts B and C. In all three of his first theatre productions he appeared alongside co-star

Steven Webb Steven Michael Webb (born 8 November 1984 in Wirral, Merseyside, England) is an English actor in theatre, television and film.

. His later ventures included appearances in a small role in Sky One's adaptation of

Terry Pratchett Sir Terence David John Pratchett (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English humourist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comical works. He is best known for his '' Discworld'' series of 41 novels. Pratchett's first no ...

's ''

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'' in the same scene as Pratchett himself. He also played Hooper in the 2008 film adaptation of

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's ''

Brideshead Revisited ''Brideshead Revisited: The Sacred & Profane Memories of Captain Charles Ryder'' is a novel by English writer Evelyn Waugh, first published in 1945. It follows, from the 1920s to the early 1940s, the life and romances of the protagonist Charles ...

''.

Awards and recognition

*2006

Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play The Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Play is an annual award presented by the Society of London Theatre in recognition of achievements in commercial London theatre. The awards were established as the Society of West End Theatre Awards in 1976 ...

: Cast member of ''On the Shore of the Wide World'' *2004 Royal Television Society 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