Erik Thomson
Biography
Erik Thomson is an actor born on April 27, 1967, in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. He is known for playing the role of Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Dr. Mitch Stevens in All Saints, and Dave Rafter in Packed to the Rafters. In addition to his television work, he won an Australian Film Institute Award for his performance in the Australian feature film Somersault. His career includes forty-four known acting credits according to archival data.
Career overview
Erik Thomson is an actor born on April 27, 1967, in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. He has built a substantial career in both television and film, accumulating a total of forty-four known acting credits.
In television, Thomson is known for playing the role of Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He is also recognized for portraying Dr. Mitch Stevens in the series All Saints and playing Dave Rafter in the television series Packed to the Rafters.
In film, Thomson's work includes an appearance in the Australian feature film Somersault, a performance for which he won an Australian Film Institute Award.
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Full Filmography
46 titles- Kangaroo Island (2025) as Rory Wells
- A Bite to Eat with Alice (2024) as Self
- Critical Incident (2024) as Superintendent Trevor Latt
- Black Snow (2023) as Steve Walcott
- C*A*U*G*H*T (2023) as Colonel Bishop
- Monolith (2023) as Dad (voice)
- The Claremont Murders (2023) as Don Spiers
- Blueback (2022) as Costello
- How to Please a Woman (2022) as Steve
- Aftertaste (2021) as Easton West
- Aftertaste (2021) Producer
- Back to the Rafters (2021) as Dave Rafter
- Coming Home in the Dark (2021) as Hoaggie
- The Luminaries (2020) as Dick Mannering
- The Furnace (2020) as Corporal Briggs
- Storm Boy (2019) as Malcolm Downer
- Awoken (2019) as Robert
- 800 Words (2015) as George Turner
- Now Add Honey (2015) as Richard Morgan
- The Broken Shore (2013) as Steve Villani
- The Boys Are Back (2009) as Digby
- Beautiful (2009) as Frank
- Accidents Happen (2009) as Bob
- Packed to the Rafters (2008) as Dave Rafter
- The Black Balloon (2008) as Simon Mollison
- The Million Dollar Con Man (2008)
- We're Here to Help (2007) as Dave Henderson
- BlackJack: Dead Memory (2006) as Rob
- The Alice (2005) as Jack Jaffers
- Through My Eyes (2004) as Professor James Cameron
- Somersault (2004) as Richard
- The Alice (2004) as Jack Jaffers
- Einstein's Wife (2003) as Self - Narrator
- MDA (2002) as David Simpson
- All Saints (1998) as Mitch Stevens
- Young Hercules (1998) as Hades
- 13 Gantry Row (1998) as Kieron
- Wildside (1997) as Paul Duncan
- Pacific Drive (1996) as Brett Barrett
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Hades
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Hades
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as King Daulin
- Snap (1994) as Doug
- Bread & Roses (1993) as Red
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985)
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985) as Young Man
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Erik Thomson best known for?
Erik Thomson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Black Snow (2023), Madame Sousatzka (1988), Madame Sousatzka (1988), Packed to the Rafters (2008).
When and where was Erik Thomson born?
Erik Thomson was born on April 27, 1967 in Inverness, Scotland, UK.
How many credits does Erik Thomson have?
Erik Thomson has accumulated over 46 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1985 to 2025.
What is Erik Thomson's background in cinema and television?
Erik Thomson is an actor born on April 27, 1967, in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom. He is known for playing the role of Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Dr. Mitch Stevens in All Saints, and Dave Rafter in Packed to the Rafters. In addition to his television work, he won an Australia...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Packed to the Rafters (2008) as Dave Rafter — aged about 41
- Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) as Hades — aged about 28
- Black Snow (2023) as Steve Walcott — aged about 56
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Hades — aged about 28
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as King Daulin — aged about 28
- The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985) — aged about 18
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