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Acting
Tom Watt
Tom Watt is best known for Sherlock Holmes, EastEnders, Space Precinct and Never the Twain. Tom Watt was born on February 14, 1956. Tom Watt is 70 years old (born February 14, 1956).
- Born
- February 14, 1956 (70 years old)
- Place of birth
- Wanstead, London, England, UK
Biography
Thomas Erickson "Tom" Watt is an English actor, writer and broadcaster, who is best known for playing the role of Lofty Holloway in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from the programme's start in 1985 to 1988. On 19th February, 2019 - the show's thirty-fourth anniversary - Watt returned to the role of Lofty (alongside fellow original cast member Linda Davidson as Mary Smith) to attend the funeral of the Dr Legg character. Away from acting, Watt is a successful sports journalist, pundit and presenter known for the BBC radio show Fighting Talk and his documentary films for BT Sport.
Known for
Filmography
- 2002tlcSid Potter
- 1994Space PrecinctOfficer Beezle
- 1988South of the BorderPaul Wilmont
- 1985EastEndersLofty Holloway
- 1984Sherlock Holmes1st Loafer
- 1984Love and MarriagePaul
- 1981Never the TwainDuane
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Tom Watt been in?
Tom Watt is best known for Sherlock Holmes, EastEnders, Space Precinct and Never the Twain.
When was Tom Watt born?
Tom Watt was born on February 14, 1956. (Wanstead, London, England, UK)
How old is Tom Watt?
Tom Watt is 70 years old (born February 14, 1956).
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·