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Acting
Stephen Tompkinson
Stephen Tompkinson is best known for Prime Suspect, The Bay, Sherwood and Casualty. Stephen Tompkinson was born on October 15, 1965. Stephen Tompkinson is 61 years old (born October 15, 1965).
- Born
- October 15, 1965 (61 years old)
- Place of birth
- Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England
Biography
Stephen Phillip Tompkinson is an English actor, known for his television roles as Marcus in Chancer (1990), Damien Day in Drop the Dead Donkey (1990–1998), Father Peter Clifford in Ballykissangel (1996–98), Trevor Purvis in Grafters (1998–1999), Danny Trevanion in Wild at Heart (2006–2013) and Alan Banks in DCI Banks (2010–2016). He won the 1994 British Comedy Award for Best TV Comedy Actor. He also starred in the films Brassed Off (1996) and Hotel Splendide (2000).
Known for
Filmography
- 2026The FortuneBoots Mackintosh
- 2025This Is Not a Murder MysteryDCI John Thistletwaite
- 2023The Long ShadowDavid Gee
- 2022SherwoodWarnock
- 2020The Other OneMr. Shippen
- 2019The BayStephen Marshbrook
- 2018Coast and Country AuctionsNarrator
- 2018Britain's Parking HellNarrator
- 2018The SplitDavey
- 2013TruckersMalachi Davies
- 2011DCI BanksInspector Alan Banks
- 2011Trollied
- 2011Celebrity Antiques Road TripSelf - Participant
- 2010Stephen Tompkinson's Australian Balloon AdventureHimself - Presenter
- 2009A Place in The Wild
- 2009Stephen Tompkinson's African Balloon AdventureHimself - Presenter
- 2007The Alan Titchmarsh ShowSelf
- 2006Wild at HeartDanny Trevanion
- 2005ShakespeaRe-Told
- 2004The Paul O'Grady Show
- 2004New Tricks
- 2004Little Red TractorStan (voice)
- 2003The Last Detective
- 2003My Dad's the Prime MinisterVenning
- 2002Ted and Alice
- 2001BedtimePaul Newcombe
- 2001In DeepGarth O'Hanlon
- 2001Mr Charity
- 2001ShadesMark Roberts
- 2000Black CabChristopher
- 1998GraftersTrevor Purvis
- 1998Fantasy World CupSelf
- 1998ParkinsonSelf
- 1998Wallace & Gromit in A Grand Day OutNarrator (Voice)
- 1996BallykissangelFr. Peter Clifford
- 1996Dalziel and PascoeBrian Fairmile
- 1994(All Quiet on the) Preston FrontSpock
- 1994Downwardly Mobile
- 1993Shooting StarsSelf
- 1992Shakespeare: The Animated TalesSir Andrew (voice)
- 1991Prime SuspectSean Philips
- 1991PerformancePhilip Welch
- 1990Drop the Dead DonkeyDamien Day
- 1988After HenryJulian
- 1986CasualtyPC Tony Mitton
- 1986BoonStephen Alwyn
- 1980Great Railway JourneysSelf - Presenter
- 1979MinderDC Park
- 1978An Audience with...Self
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Stephen Tompkinson been in?
Stephen Tompkinson is best known for Prime Suspect, The Bay, Sherwood and Casualty.
When was Stephen Tompkinson born?
Stephen Tompkinson was born on October 15, 1965. (Stockton-on-Tees, Durham, England)
How old is Stephen Tompkinson?
Stephen Tompkinson is 61 years old (born October 15, 1965).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·