Tom Hopper
Television actor in 'Merlin' and 'The Umbrella Academy'
Born
January 28th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An English actor, prominent for roles in various television series. Gained recognition for portraying Sir Percival in the BBC series 'Merlin'. Further achieved fame as Luther Hargreeves in the Netflix series 'The Umbrella Academy'. Also appeared in films such as 'The Silence' and 'The Outpost'. Hopper has participated in numerous stage productions as well, showcasing versatility in acting skills across different mediums.
Portrayed Sir Percival in 'Merlin'
Played Luther Hargreeves in 'The Umbrella Academy'
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