Tom Weston-Jones

Here is a more complete biography of Tom Weston-Jones (note: I corrected the birth date—sources point to June 29, 1987, not July 29):

Tom Weston-Jones – Life, Career, and Highlights

Basic Info

• Full Name: Thomas Weston-Jones

• Date of Birth: 29 June 1987

• Place of Birth: Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England

• Nationality: English / British

• Education / Training:
  · Attended Dubai College while growing up in Dubai (his parents taught there)
  · Earned a degree in Drama & Theatre from Royal Holloway, University of London
  · Trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Early Life & Background

Although Tom was born in England, he spent much of his childhood in Dubai, where his parents were drama teachers. He was active in drama from school days — for example, he participated in productions like Blood Brothers.

His family includes a sister Bethan and a brother Ben.

Career & Notable Roles

Television & Screen Work

Tom Weston-Jones began getting significant screen roles around 2010 and onward. Some of his major credits:

• Copper (2012–2013) — played Detective Kevin Corcoran, a central role over two seasons.

• World Without End (2012) — as Merthin Fitzgerald.

• Not Safe for Work (2015) — played Anthony in this Channel 4 comedy-drama.

• Dickensian (2015–2016) — as Meriwether Compeyson.

• Troy: Fall of a City (2018) — portrayed Hector.

• The Terror (2018) — appeared in the mini-series.

• Warrior (2019 onward) — as Richard Lee in this action series.

• Shadow and Bone (2021) — in a few episodes as General Zlatan.

• Sanditon (2022) — played Colonel Lennox.

He also has stage/theatre credits, including roles in Translations, Enlightenment, The Merchant of Venice, and Labyrinth.

Style, Strengths & Public Persona

• Tom tends to choose roles in period dramas, historical settings, or character-driven series.

• He balances screen work with stage work, indicating a foundation in theatrical training.

• His background (having grown in Dubai, educated in England) gives him some cross-cultural perspective in accent, articulation, and adaptability.

• In interviews, he has expressed a desire to engage in roles “with an integral sense of realism” rather than just for spectacle.

Some Notable Quotes & Perspectives

From TV Guide’s profile:

“I’ve always wanted to do pieces that have an integral sense of realism, and aren’t just there for titillation.”
“We all have dark sides to ourselves and I want to portray that in a realistic way.”

These reflect that he is drawn to depth, nuance, and complexity in characters.