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
Top Movie Credits
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Screenplay
Dark Relic
Robert
Plebs: Soldiers of Rome
Writer
Brave Young Men
Writer
The Mandy Who Knew Too Much
Benefits Advisor
Venice at Dawn
Stephen
Very Few Fish
Writer
Games On: Tent
Paul