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Tom Cullen is listed as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. Tom Cullen was born on July 17, 1985 in Aberystwyth, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 41. Education on record includes Llanishen High School and Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
My Take
Tom Cullen is the kind of actor I instinctively trust. Welsh, classically trained at the Royal Welsh College, he broke through in the intimate indie Weekend before lending real elegance to Downton Abbey and shouldering period drama in Knightfall and Becoming Elizabeth. What I admire is his refusal to chase flash; he builds characters quietly, letting nuance accumulate until it lands. That he also directs suggests a restless, genuine love of storytelling rather than mere celebrity. I find his career a satisfying reminder that craft and patience still carve out a lasting place in this industry.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Cullen
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・カレン
- Reading
- とむ・かれん
- Born
- July 17, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Ox
- Origin
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / film director / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Llanishen High School
- University
- Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Cullen
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7815481
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Cullen born?
Born July 17, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Tom Cullen from?
Tom Cullen is from Aberystwyth, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Cullen do?
Tom Cullen works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, film director, actor.
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