Draft:Tom Hanson (British actor)

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{{Infobox person

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| occupation = Actor

| years_active = 2014–present

| education = Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)

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Tom Hanson is a British actor known for his work in television, film, and theatre. He is best recognized for portraying Leslie "Cardi" Titt in the Sky One comedy-drama series Brassic. His other notable roles include appearances in The Outlaws, The Moorside, and Murder on the Orient Express.

Early life and education

Hanson trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where he appeared in stage productions such as Betrayal, and She Stoops To Conquer.{{Cite web |title=Tom Hanson – Spotlight |url=https://app.spotlight.com/3619-3499-8870 |website=Spotlight |access-date=3 May 2025}}

Career

Hanson's television career began with a role as Craig Meehan in the 2017 BBC drama The Moorside, which dramatized the real-life disappearance of Shannon Matthews.{{Cite web |title=The Moorside, BBC One |url=https://theartsdesk.com/tv/moorside-bbc-one |website=The Arts Desk |date=8 February 2017 |access-date=2 May 2025}}

In 2017, he appeared in Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express, playing a British military officer.{{Cite web |title=Tom Hanson – Murder on the Orient Express |url=https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/tom-hanson/work/murder-on-the-orient-express-4 |website=Curtis Brown |access-date=2 May 2025}}

Since 2019, he has portrayed Cardi in the Sky comedy-drama Brassic, a role which has earned him recognition for his comedic timing and heartfelt performance.{{Cite web |title=Tom Hanson Interview – Brassic |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/brassic/interviews/tom-hanson-interview/ |website=British Comedy Guide |date=4 October 2021 |access-date=2 May 2025}}

In 2021, Hanson appeared as Spencer in the crime comedy series The Outlaws created by Stephen Merchant.{{Cite web |title=The Outlaws (2021 TV series) |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outlaws_(2021_TV_series) |website=Wikipedia |access-date=2 May 2025}}

Filmography

=Film=

Murder on the Orient Express (2017) – British Military Officer

=Television=

The Moorside (2017) – Craig Meehan
The Tunnel (2017) – Blake Jenkins
Silent Witness (2018) – Mark Button
The Little Drummer Girl (2018) – Paulie
Brassic (2019–present) – Leslie "Cardi" Titt
The Outlaws (2021) – Spencer

References

External links

{{IMDb name|6596413|Tom Hanson on IMDb}}
[https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/brassic/interviews/tom-hanson-interview/ Interview with Tom Hanson] at the British Comedy Guide
[https://www.tvinsider.com/people/tom-hanson/ TV Insider profile]