He’s been called ‘the next big thing’ and ‘the next Benedict Cumberbatch’ for some time. But since starring in the BBC Two spy drama, The Game, Tom has become an object of lust for scores of female fans who would willingly succumb to his smokin’ hot MI5 agent, Joe Lambe.
Not surprisingly, Joe leverages his smouldering good looks to ‘honey trap’ the ladies into spilling their secrets. A second series was unfortunately axed by the beeb after critics called the show ‘beige’. But Tom will soon steam up the screen as Prince Albert in ITV’s Victoria that also stars Jenna Coleman in the title role.
Tom’s real passion is music and he’s quite an accomplished guitarist, having played in two bands before his acting career took off with roles on Casualty and Silk. Here’s everything you need to know about the hot young actor with ‘old Hollywood’ swagger…
Tom Hughes’ fast facts
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Born: 18 April, 1986 (so he’s 29)
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Place of birth: Upton, Cheshire
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Height: 6ft1
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Attended Upton-by-Chester High School
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Graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in 2008
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Started acting at a young age with the Cheshire Youth Theatre, the Jigsaw Music Group, the Liverpool Everyman Youth Theatre and the Belgian company Victoria
Tom Hughes’ filmography
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2009 Casualty 1909 (Dr. Harry Ingrams)
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2009 Trinity (Jonty Millington)
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2010 Cemetery Junction (Bruce)
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2011 Silk (Nick Slade)
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2013 About Time (Jimmy)
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2013 Dancing on the Edge (Julian)
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2015 The Game (Joe Lambe)
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2016 Victoria (Prince Albert)
Tom has also appeared in a number of made-for-TV movies including Page Eight, Richard II and The Lady Vanishes. He played Michael Rogers in the Endless Night episode of Agatha Christie's Marple.
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