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Born on December 5, 1985 in Lambeth, United Kingdom, Tom Sturridge is a film actor, stage actor and television actor. Tom Sturridge is 40 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Winchester College. Listed accolades include Theatre World Award (2013).
My Take
Tom Sturridge is one of those actors who quietly built a career most people didn't notice until he showed up as Dream in Netflix's The Sandman and suddenly everyone was paying attention. He came up doing solid British film work — The Boat That Rocked, a few indie darlings — but the stage is really where he sharpened his blade, earning two Tony nominations (Orphans in 2013 and Sea Wall/A Life in 2019), which tells you a lot about the seriousness he brings to the craft. There's an intensity to him that feels almost old-school, like he'd rather do a grueling run of theater than chase blockbusters, and honestly, I respect it. The Sandman role fit him like a glove — all brooding presence and restrained power. Winchester College boy done very interestingly.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Sturridge
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・スターリッジ
- Reading
- とむ・すたーりっじ
- Born
- December 5, 1985 (age 40)
- Origin
- Lambeth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Ox
2. Background
- University
- Winchester College
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Theatre World Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Sturridge born?
Tom Sturridge was born on December 5, 1985 and is 40 years old.
Where is Tom Sturridge from?
Tom Sturridge is from Lambeth, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Sturridge do?
Tom Sturridge works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor.
Where did Tom Sturridge study?
Tom Sturridge attended Winchester College.
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