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Stephen TompkinsonStephen Tompkinson

Since landing the role as Damien Day in the satirical Drop The Dead Donkey, Stephen's been seen as Father Peter Clifford in Ballykissangel, starred in the film Brassed Off, and teamed up with Nick Berry in crime-solving drama In Deep. More recent projects include In Denial of Murder and Taming of the Shrew.

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What's he been in?

  • Since a guest appearance in a 1989 edition of Casualty, Stephen's been a regular fixture on TV.

    Stephen Tompkinson, with co-star Nick Berry in 'In Deep'

  • One of his most popular roles was that of Father Peter Clifford, alongside one time fiancé Dervla Kirwan, in Ballykissangel.

  • His notable credits include Damien Day in Drop The Dead Donkey, Spock in All Quiet on the Preston Front, Trevor Purvis in Grafters alongside Robson Green and Mr Chuckles in the popular British film Brassed Off (1996).

    Stephen Tompkinson in 'Ballykissangel'

  • He appears on BBC ONE this autumn in Sally Wainwright's updating of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew in the role of Harry, lovestruck agent to Jaime Murray's Bianca Mignola.

  • His recent roles include starring in dramas Marian, Again (2005), Marple (2004), In Denial Of Murder (2004) and Lucky Jim (2003) and the comedies Mr Charity (2001), Bedtime (2001) and Ted and Alice (2002).

  • Did you know?

  • Stephen helped deliver his daughter Daisy Ellen, who was born in November 2000. He married girlfriend Nikki, Daisy's mother in August 2001.

  • He provided the voice of Tom in the 2001 Christmas special of Bob The Builder.

  • Personal Details

  • Stephen was born in Stockton-On-Tees on 15th October 1965. He's a keen supporter of Middlesbrough F.C.

  • He studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.


  • BBC Stephen Tompkinson Links

    The Taming of the Shrew

    In Denial of Murder

    In Deep

    In Deep: Character Profile

    In Deep: Interview

    Ballykissangel

    Mr Charity: Interview

    Ted and Alice

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