Michael Thomson (actor)
Michael Thomson is a Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of nurse and transplant coordinator Jonny Maconie in the medical drama Holby City.
Michael Thomson | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Actor |
Early life and career
Thomson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1] When Thomson was a pupil at James Gillespie's High School, Janie McGill, his teacher, spotted his acting potential and told his mother that he could have a future as an actor.[1] Thomson went to the National Youth Theatre in London when he was young.[2] Thomson trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art for three years.[2][3] During his early career, he worked on building sites and as a charity mugger.[1]
After Thomson finished the theatrical production A Round-Heeled Woman in the West End of London, he auditioned for the part of Jonny Maconie on Holby City.[4] Two auditions were held and he got the role.[2][4] Thomson made his first appearance on Holby City on 15 May 2012.[5] Thomson underwent research for the role, including taking a tour of a hospital and meeting patients there.[4] On 26 November 2012 he appeared on Lorraine, talking to Lorraine Kelly about a storyline in Holby City.[6]
Personal life
Thomson is in a relationship with Natasha Rickman, an actress who graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[1][2] He has four brothers and one sister.[2]
Filmography
Television and film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-2015 | Holby City | Jonny Maconie |
| 2015 | Retribution | Michael |
| 2015 | Lady M | Brad |
| 2015 | My Mother the Monster | Lawyer |
| 2016 | Midsomer Murders - "Harvest of Souls" | Niall Deeley |
Theatre
| Production | Role | Director | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagstaffe the Wind-Up Boy | Wagstaffe | Janice Dunn | [7][8][9] |
| Accidental Death of an Anarchist | The Maniac | Gari Jones | [3][7][8] |
| Iph ... | Achillius | Sue Lefton | [3][7][8][10] |
| Journey's End | Mason | Tony Casement | [3][7][8][11][12] |
| Habeas Corpus | Dennis Wicksteed | Janice Dunn | [3][7][8] |
| Coriolanus | N/A | N/A | [7] |
| Of Mice and Men | Curley | Nikolai Foster | [3][7][8] |
| The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | Bowl/Inna/Hook | Janice Dunn | [3][7][8] |
| Three Sisters | Fedotik | David Hunt | [3][7][8] |
| The Crucible | Proctor | Penny Churns | [8] |
| Spring Awakening | Ernst | Gadi Roll | [8] |
| Romeo and Juliet | Benvolio | Jeff Gould | [3][8] |
| Mary Rose | Cameron | Richard Baron | [8] |
| Love Play | N/A | Fiona Buffini | [8] |
| Amy's View | Toby Cole | Natalie Wilson | [3][8] |
| Beyond the Horizon | Andy | Laurie Sansom | [3][8][13][14][15][16][17] |
| Spring Storm | Dick | Laurie Sansom | [3][8][13][14][15][16][17] |
| The Syndicate | Nait | Sean Mathias | [8][18][19] |
| A Round-Heeled Woman | Andy/Graham/Dance teacher | Jane Prowse | [8][20][21][22] |
References
- ^ a b c d Gibb, Bill (25 April 2013). "Holby City's Michael Thomson - "Knockback was my middle name"". Sunday Post. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d e Griffin, Cheryl (15 May 2012). "Michael Thomson Interview". Holby.tv. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l . Chichester Festival Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b c Collins, David (8 May 2012). "Interview extra: Michael Thomson". TV Choice. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Nissim, Mayer (29 March 2012). "'Holby City' adds three new regulars in May 2012". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Lorraine". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i . Mercury Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "Michael Thomson". Spotlight Actors. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ D'Arcy-Jones, Neil (28 May 2009). "This show is hilarious - no wind-up". Daily Gazette. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ . Mercury Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Michael Thomson". Around Heeled Woman. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ . Mercury Theatre. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b Spencer, Charles (8 April 2010). . The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b Hitchings, Henry (8 April 2010). "American dreamers in Beyond the Horizon and Spring Storm". Evening Standard. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b Billington, Michael (8 April 2010). "Beyond the Horizon / Spring Storm". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b Bassett, Kate (11 April 2010). "Beyond the Horizon/Spring Storm, NT Cottesloe". Independent. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ a b Taylor, Paul (14 April 2010). "Beyond the Horizon / Spring Storm, National Theatre: Cottesloe, London". Independent. Archived from the original on 14 May 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ "Ian McKellen Stars in The Syndicate at MK Theatre". MK Web. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Benedict, David (3 August 2011). "Review: 'The Syndicate'". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Sinclair, Tracey. "A Round-Heeled Woman at Riverside Studios". Exeunt Magazine. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Fricker, Karen (20 October 2011). "Review: 'A Round-Heeled Woman'". Variety. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
- ^ Spencer, Charles (1 December 2011). "A Round-Heeled Woman, Aldwych Theatre, review". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
External links
- Michael Thomson at IMDb