Who Is Stephen Tompkinson?, Birthday, Family, Movies

Who Is Stephen Tompkinson?, Birthday, Family, Movies: Born on October 15, 1965, Stephen Tompkinson, officially known as Stephen Phillip Tompkinson is an English actor.

He developed a love for acting at a younger age and has been consistent throughout his career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after actors.

Tompkinson’s career spans over four decades and has starred in several films and movies including; Tales Of Sherwood Forest, Minder, Drop The Dead Donkey, In Deep, Brassed Off, Bedtime, Hotel Splendide, Mr. Charity, and Wild At Heart, to mention a few.

He’s known for his television roles as Marcus in Chancer, Damien Day in Drop the Dead Donkey, Father Peter Clifford in Ballykissangel, Trevor Purvis in Grafters, Danny Trevanion in Wild at Heart, and Alan Banks in DCI Banks.

In February 2012, he filmed his first lead role in a feature film titled Harrigan, described on its 2013 release in Britain as having “a thin budget and cartoonish script”

Tompkinson has said repeatedly that he enjoys the challenge of mixing television and film roles with live stage productions. He has appeared on stage in London’s West End and in theatres across the UK.

He has hosted or narrated a number of other UK television programs, including a FIFA 100 Years of Football documentary. Tompkinson has done a variety of voice-over work, including adverts, audiobooks, and narration.

His many adverts include; BT Childline, British Midland, Motorola, Alton Towers, Comet, Eurostar, Laphroaig Whisky, Mercury & Kwiksave, Bulmers Cider, Tetley Tea, and the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals.

As of 2022, Stephen Tompkinson has been standing trial for allegedly inflicting grievous bodily harm on Karl Poole on 30 May 2021.

On 10 August 2022, he pleaded not guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm. In May 2023, he hit headlines when he appeared before the court again and denied a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

The actor is on trial at Newcastle Crown Court, where jurors have heard the actor punched a man who was making noise outside his home in North Tyneside.

Tompkinson slapped and punched a man who was drunk and making noise outside his home, leaving him with traumatic brain injuries, a court has heard.

Jurors were told that after being taken to hospital, Mr. Poole was found to have a fractured skull and significant traumatic brain injuries.

Following his arrest, Tompkinson told officers he had gone outside to ask the men to move away so as not to disturb his partner and her child, who were asleep.

He said he acted in self-defense as the men had become “aggressive”. The trial continues and we will keep you updated.

Stephen Tompkinson Birthday

Stephen Tompkinson celebrated his 57th birthday in October last year (2022). He was born on October 15, 1965, in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom. Tompkinson will be 58 in October this year.

Stephen Tompkinson Family

Parents

Stephen Tompkinson was born in Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom to his parents; Josephine Tompkinson (mother) and Brian Tompkinson (father).

Although he’s famous, there’s no relevant information regarding his parents. Their dates of birth, ages, and occupation were not available at the time of this writing.

Wife

Stephen Tompkinson hardly shares information regarding his private affairs hence there’s no information on whether he’s single, engaged, or married.

Previously, he was married to Celia Anastasia and after they divorced, he became engaged to Ballykissangel’s co-star, Dervla Kirwan.

In 2001, he got married to Nicci Taylor, with whom he has a daughter, Daisy Ellen. It was announced in December 2006 that they had separated and would divorce.

At the time of this writing (May 4, 2023), there’s no information as to whether he’s in a relationship or not. He keeps his private life away from the spotlight.

Children

Stephen Tompkinson has been blessed with a daughter, Daisy Ellen Tompkinson who was born in 2000. The award-winning actor shares his child with his ex-wife, Nicci Taylor.

Siblings

Stephen Tompkinson is not the only child of his parents; Josephine Tompkinson (mother) and Brian Tompkinson (father). He has a brother called John Tompkinson

Stephen Tompkinson Movies

Since making his debut, Stephen Tompkinson has starred in several movies including; Brassed Off, The Spilt, Truckers, Wild At Heart, In Deep, Chancer, Lucky Jim, Hector, The Other One, Oktober, Dad, Never The Twain, and The Bay, to mention a few