
In 2009 Tom hit the big screen, bagging the role of Marcus in the British horror slasher film Tormented. Quickly developing the acting bug, Tom appeared in musical productions of Grease and Return to the Forbidden Planet at Ashby before he would secure himself a spot at the Rose Bruford College drama school - who also count the much-loved Ibstock resident Stephen Graham among their alumni.Īfter graduating, Tom’s career kicked off with minor roles in TV staples like Casualty and Doctors, as well as a one episode guest stint on the Stephen Fry series Kingdom. It was while he was studying at Ashby School that a teenage Tom chose to study drama - a move that has paid off handsomely. READ MORE: For the latest Leicestershire news click here

It could be quite the claim to fame for the area, especially as Tom’s top acting career may never have happened if he had continued on with his original passion for sport.

Leicestershire could soon claim James Bond as one of its own - that’s if bookmakers are still to be believed.įrom rank outsider to the odds on favourite, Coalville’s Tom Hopper has had quite the week, with bookmakers now installing him as the best bet to succeed Daniel Craig as the famed 007.
