Tom Basden

Born: 1980-11-30

Birthplace: Sutton, London, UK

Biography

Thomas William Basden (born 30 November 1980) is an English actor, writer, comedian, and musician. He is best known for co-creating and starring in Plebs, which won the Royal Television Society award for Best Scripted Comedy in 2014.[1] He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and is a member of the sketch group Cowards. He co-wrote and starred in the 2025 film The Ballad of Wallis Island.

Known For

The Ballad of Wallis Island
Dark Relic
David Brent: Life on the Road
Plebs: Soldiers of Rome
Brave Young Men
The One and Only Herb McGwyer Plays Wallis Island
The Mandy Who Knew Too Much
Venice at Dawn
Very Few Fish
Games On: Tent

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