Jeffrey Thomas
Born: 1945-06-11 in Llanelli, South Wales, UK
Known For: Acting
Biography
is a Welsh-born New Zealand actor and writer, best known for his film, television and stage roles. Thomas was born in Llanelli, south Wales, to a fluent Welsh-speaking family. His grandmother's interest in drama awakened an early interest in acting. After leaving school he trained as a quantity surveyor, but grew bored with office work. He attended Liverpool University, completing a BA in English Literature and in Celtic Studies and English Literature. While at university he began writing and acting in university revues. He continued his studied as Oxford University, gaining a Masters degree in Literature. While at Oxford, Thomas met and married a New Zealander, and after completing his studies they moved initially to Australia (where he lectured at La Trobe University) and then, in 1976, to Wellington. Here he taught romantic and Victorian poetry at Victoria University, before becoming a fulltime actor and writer the following year
Filmography
2019
- The Gulf as Doug Bennington
2018
- Adrift as Peter
2016
- The Light Between Oceans as Cyril Chipper
2015
- Ash vs Evil Dead as Stanley Gibson
- Slow West as Union Officer
- The Dead Room as Scott Cameron
2012
- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey as Thror
2011
- Love in Paradise Island as Mr. Ward
2010
- Moonson India God of Life as narratore
2008
- Legend of the Seeker as George Cypher
2001
1997
- Forgotten Silver as Narrator (voice)
- Time is a Spider as (voice)
1995
- Xena: Warrior Princess as Cycnus
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys as Jason
1991
- Hunting as Larry Harris
1987
- Erebus: The Aftermath as David Baragwanath