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Who is Tom Sturridge?
Tom Sturridge, also known by his birth name Thomas Sidney Jerome Sturridge, is a British actor. This person is renowned for their appearances in films such as ‘Fairy Tale: A True Story’, ‘Being Julia’, ‘Brothers of the Head’, ‘On the Road’, ‘Like Minds’, ‘Journey’s End’, and ‘The Boat That Rocked’.
However, as time progressed, Sturridge embarked on his acting career on screen with guidance from his father, the director, in the television version of ‘Gulliver’s Travels’. In the years following, he has taken on roles in numerous films, TV shows, and theatrical plays. The English actor, identified on television, played leading roles in ‘A Waste of Shame’ and ‘The Hollow Crown’.
Some of his dramatic works consist of plays like ‘The Trial’, ‘Punk Rock’, ‘Wastwater’, ‘Orphans’, ‘American Buffalo’, and ‘1984’. Discussing Sturridge’s acting recognition, he was indeed considered for a Tony Award in the ‘Best Performance by an Actor in the Leading Role in a Play’ category. He was additionally recognized with Olivier Awards for his role as a supporting actor.
| Real Name/Full Name | Thomas Sidney Jerome Sturridge |
| Date Of Birth | 5 December 1985 |
| Age | 40 years old |
| Birthplace | Lambeth, London, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius. |
| Father Name | Charles Sturridge. |
| Mother Name | Phoebe Nicholls. |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Spouse Name | N/A |
| Children Name | Marlowe Ottoline Layng Sturridge. |
| Siblings Name | Matilda Sturridge, and Arthur Sturridge. |
| Profession | Actor. |
| Net Worth | $7 Million. |
Early Life & Education
Born on December 5, 1985, Thomas Sidney Jerome Sturridge is from London, England. Raised alongside his two siblings, Matilda and Arthur, by the renowned filmmaker Charles Sturridge and the talented actress Phoebe Nicholls, he was constantly surrounded by an artistic environment.
He attended The Harrodian School before transitioning to Winchester College, an independent boarding school for boys, where he completed his formal studies, gaining the robust foundational academic background that would later support his intuitive leap into professional screen acting.
Career
Sturridge starred in his first role in ‘The Trial’. Following his role in ‘Gulliver’s Travels’, he made an appearance in the 1996 TV adaptation. A year after that, he produced the film ‘FairyTale: A True Story’. In the years 2004, the actor starred in the films ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘Being Julia’, and ‘A Waste of Shame’. Shortly thereafter, he landed the roles in ‘Brothers of the Head’, ‘Like Minds’, and ‘The Boat That Rocked’.
In 2010, Sturridge took on the role in the play ‘Punk Rock’. In two films, ‘Waiting for Forever’ and ‘Junkhearts’, he portrayed Will Donner and Danny. After this, he did the play ‘Wastwater’. In 2012, Sturridge was given the role of Carlo Marx in the movie ‘On the Road’. A year after, he assumed the character of Phillip in the production ‘Orphans’.
In 2015, the actor was in the movie ‘Remainder’ alongside his performance in the play ‘American Buffalo’. In the year after, he starred in the television production ‘The Hollow Crown’. In 2017, Sturridge starred in the films ‘Song to Song’, ‘Mary Shelley’, and ‘Journey’s End’. During that period, he participated in the play ‘1984’.
Equally noteworthy in his theatrical career, he was honored with two Tony Award nominations for Best Actor in a Play, for his roles in Orphans (2013) and Sea Wall/A Life (2020). Furthermore, he was included in the Laurence Olivier Award nominations for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in American Buffalo (2016).
In 2022, Sturridge adopted the role of Dream in Netflix’s fantasy series The Sandman, a portrayal that has garnered widespread recognition and dramatically boosted his profile and influence within popular culture.
Filmography
Movies
- 1997 FairyTale: A True Story
- 2004 Vanity Fair
- 2004 Being Julia
- 2005 Brothers of the Head
- 2006 Like Minds
- 2009 The Boat That Rocked
- 2010 Waiting for Forever
- 2011 Junkhearts
- 2012 On the Road
- 2014 Effie Gray
- 2015 Far from the Madding Crowd
- 2015 Remainder
- 2017 Song to Song
- 2017 Mary Shelley
- 2017 Journey’s End
- 2017 Double Date
- 2018 Three Way Junction
- 2018 Hello Apartment
- 2019 Velvet Buzzsaw
- 2019 Skin
- 2023 Widow Clicquot
- 2025 The Chronology of Water
- 2025 The Wizard of the Kremlin
- 2026 The Man I Love
TV Series
- 1996 Gulliver’s Travels (TV Series)
- 2004 A Waste of Shame (TV Series)
- 2016 The Hollow Crown (TV Series)
- 2018–2019 Sweetbitter (TV Series)
- 2022 Irma Vep (TV Series)
- 2022–2025 The Sandman (TV Series)
Personal Life
From 2011 to 2015, Sturridge was romantically linked to Sienna Miller, the actress. On July 2012, the couple was delighted to welcome their first daughter, Marlowe Ottoline Layng Sturridge. Despite their divorce, Sturidge and Miller have kept a warm friendship and have been amicable co-parents of their daughter.
Net Worth
According to 2026 estimates, Tom Sturridge’s net worth is believed to be approximately $7 million. The bulk of his wealth originates from his extensive career in film, television, and theater. His achievements have enabled him to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle through real estate and other investments.
