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My Take
I find Tom Austen an intriguing slow-burn talent. Born Thomas Carter in Hampshire, he chose a stage name and built a career on craft rather than flash, which I respect. He caught attention as Jasper Frost on The Royals and then settled into more grounded work as Guy Hopkins on Grantchester. To me he reads as a character actor at heart, the kind who tightens a scene from the supporting role rather than dominating it. Born in 1987, he is entering an actor's richest years, and I think the best is still ahead. He deserves wider recognition outside the UK.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Austen
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・オースティン
- Reading
- とむ・おーすてぃん
- Born
- September 15, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Queen's College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Austen born?
Born September 15, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Tom Austen from?
Tom Austen is from Hampshire, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Austen do?
Tom Austen works as actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.