Stephen Tompkinson
Biography
Stephen Tompkinson is an English actor born on October 15, 1965, in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England. He is known for his television roles, including 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. Tompkinson also starred in the films Brassed Off and Hotel Splendide. He has appeared in numerous other TV dramas and has a presence on the theater stage. He has won the 1994 British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor.
Career overview
Stephen Tompkinson is a British actor known for his work in television and film. He has appeared in a number of TV shows, including Chancer, Drop the Dead Donkey, Ballykissangel, Grafters, Wild at Heart, and DCI Banks. Tompkinson's television career spans multiple decades, with his earliest known role being in Chancer in 1990. He has also appeared in the television series Drop the Dead Donkey, where he played the character Damien Day, and Ballykissangel, where he portrayed Father Peter Clifford.
In addition to his television work, Tompkinson has also appeared in several films, including Brassed Off and Hotel Splendide. He has won a British Comedy Award for his work in television comedy. Tompkinson's acting career has been marked by a range of roles in both television and film, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Tompkinson has been active in the entertainment industry for over three decades, with a career spanning multiple genres and formats. His work in television and film has been well-received, and he continues to be a respected figure in the acting community.
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79 titles- The Fortune (2026) as Boots Mackintosh
- This Is Not a Murder Mystery (2025) as DCI John Thistletwaite
- The Long Shadow (2023) as David Gee
- Sherwood (2022) as Warnock
- Stumped (2022) as Samuel Beckett
- The Other One (2020) as Mr. Shippen
- The Bay (2019) as Stephen Marshbrook
- The Split (2018) as Davey
- Walk Like a Panther (2018) as Paul Peterson
- Britain's Parking Hell (2018) as Narrator
- Torvill & Dean (2018) as George Torvill
- Coast and Country Auctions (2018) as Narrator
- Eric, Ernie and Me (2017) as Eddie Braben
- Sunday For Sammy 2016 (2016)
- Hector (2015) as Derek
- A Dark Reflection (2015) as Captain David Morris
- Once More for Bobby (2014) as Bobby Robson (voice)
- Harrigan (2013) as Harrigan
- Truckers (2013) as Malachi Davies
- Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011) as Self - Participant
- Trollied (2011)
- DCI Banks (2011) as Inspector Alan Banks
- DCI Banks (2011) as Alan Banks
- Stephen Tompkinson's Australian Balloon Adventure (2010) as Himself - Presenter
- Stephen Tompkinson's African Balloon Adventure (2009) as Himself - Presenter
- A Place in The Wild (2009)
- The Alan Titchmarsh Show (2007) as Self
- Wild at Heart (2006) as Danny Trevanion
- ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)
- Marian, Again (2005) as Chris Bevan
- The Taming of the Shrew (2005) as Harry
- Friends Reunited (2005) as Simon Dabney
- The Paul O'Grady Show (2004)
- New Tricks (2004)
- Little Red Tractor (2004) as Stan (voice)
- In Denial of Murder (2004) as Don Hale
- The Last Detective (2003)
- My Dad's the Prime Minister (2003) as Venning
- Lucky Jim (2003) as Jim Dixon
- Bob the Builder: Christmas With Bob and the Crew (2003) as Pogo (voice)
- Ted and Alice (2002)
- Spike Milligan I told you I was ill... A live tribute (2002) as Self
- Staying Up (2002) as Billy Gowland
- When Snooker Ruled the World (2002) as Self - Narrator
- In Deep (2001) as Garth O'Hanlon
- Bedtime (2001) as Paul Newcombe
- Bob the Builder: A Christmas to Remember - The Movie (2001) as Tom / Pogo (voice)
- Mr Charity (2001)
- When Boxing Ruled The World (2001) as Narrator ( Voice)
- Shades (2001) as Mark Roberts
- Black Cab (2000) as Christopher
- Hotel Splendide (2000) as Dezmond Blanche
- The Flint Street Nativity (1999) as Tim Moyle / Narrator
- Parkinson (1998) as Self
- Wallace & Gromit in A Grand Day Out (1998) as Narrator (Voice)
- Grafters (1998) as Trevor Purvis
- Fantasy World Cup (1998) as Self
- Ballykissangel (1996) as Fr. Peter Clifford
- Brassed Off (1996) as Phil
- A Very Open Prison (1995) as Jeremy Craig
- (All Quiet on the) Preston Front (1994) as Spock
- The Deep Blue Sea (1994) as Philip Welch
- Downwardly Mobile (1994)
- Shooting Stars (1993) as Self
- Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992) as Sir Andrew (voice)
- Shakespeare: The Animated Tales (1992) as Autolycus (voice)
- Twelfth Night (1992) as Sir Andrew (voice)
- Prime Suspect (1991) as Sean Philips
- Performance (1991) as Philip Welch
- Amnesty International's Big 30 (1991) as Damien Day
- Drop the Dead Donkey (1990) as Damien Day
- And a Nightingale Sang (1989) as Eric
- After Henry (1988) as Julian
- Treacle (1987) as Stephen Duffell
- Casualty (1986) as PC Tony Mitton
- Great Railway Journeys (1980) as Self - Presenter
- Minder (1979) as DC Park
- An Audience with... (1978) as Self
- Tania as Alan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Stephen Tompkinson best known for?
Stephen Tompkinson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including This Is Not a Murder Mystery (2025), Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011), Trollied (2011), DCI Banks (2011).
When and where was Stephen Tompkinson born?
Stephen Tompkinson was born on October 15, 1965 in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England.
How many credits does Stephen Tompkinson have?
Stephen Tompkinson has accumulated over 79 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Stephen Tompkinson's background in cinema and television?
Stephen Tompkinson is an English actor born on October 15, 1965, in Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England. He is known for his television roles, including 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 Ban...