Tom Francis
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About
British stage actor known for starring as Joe Gillis in the West End and Broadway revivals of Sunset Boulevard. He is also known for playing Roger Davis in Rent, Romeo in & Juliet, and for appearing in productions such as Hair, What's New Pussycat?, and I Could Use a Drink.
Before Fame
He began performing at a young age. He trained at Arts Educational Schools London and studied musical theatre from 2017 to 2020. He appeared in student productions including Eurobeat - Pride of Europe, Freaky Friday, and Legally Blonde. He landed his first major professional role shortly after graduating as Roger in Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre in 2020, which started the beginning of his professional career onstage. He made his Broadway debut in 2024 as Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard.
Trivia
He won the 2024 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical for Sunset Boulevard. He received a Tony Award nomination for his Broadway performance in 2025. He appeared in a concert staging of Hair at the London Palladium in 2021.
Family Life
He was born in Colchester, England, and grew up in Thorpe Morieux, Suffolk, England.
Associated With
He costarred with Nicole Scherzinger in Sunset Boulevard on both the West End and Broadway.
