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- Thomas Jessop (born 19 January 1985) is a British actor. He is the first actor with Down syndrome to star in a primetime BBC drama, the first professional actor with Down syndrome to tour theatres as Hamlet, and the first to become a full voting member of BAFTA.
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Thomas Jessop (born 19 January 1985) is a British actor. He is the first actor with Down syndrome to star in a primetime BBC drama, [1] the first professional actor with Down syndrome to tour theatres as Hamlet, and the first to become a full voting member of BAFTA.
Tommy Jessop was the first actor with Down syndrome to play the lead in a primetime TV drama. Appearing in British classics such as Line of Duty, Tommy has starred in several feature films, award-winning short films and on stage.
Aug 21, 2023 · Jessop, 38, is best known for playing Terry Boyle in Line of Duty, the BBC police drama from Jed Mercurio that aired for six seasons between 2012 and 2021. His character – a vulnerable man...
Jan 25, 2020 · Tommy was the first professional actor with Down’s syndrome to play a leading role in a primetime TV drama, BBC1’s BAFTA nominated COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN and the first to play HAMLET (touring theatre). Television roles also include LINE OF DUTY, CASUALTY, HOLBY CITY, MONROE, and DOCTORS.
Tommy Jessop was born on 19 January 1985 in England, UK. He is an actor and director, known for Tommy Jessop Goes to Hollywood (2023), Innocence (2019) and Line of Duty (2012).
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- Actor, Director, Cinematographer
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Tommy Jessop is an actor with Down's Syndrome, and so much more. Take a look at his full list of work. Actors with disabilities are no less talented than those without!
Actor Tommy Jessop won over fans with his performance as Terry Boyle in Line of Duty, but now he's setting his sights even higher - and taking on Hollywood in a one-off BBC special,...
