Personal details
- Birth Date: 1985-01-28
- Height: 6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Birth Location: Coalville, Leicestershire, England, UK
- Children: (2 children) Truly Rose Hopper
- Professions: Actor, Executive, Soundtrack
Tom Hopper? Guy’s got a CV that’ll make most actors green with envy. Born in England, he kicked off his journey at Rose Bruford College, grinding through acting classes before landing gigs that’d put him on the map. You might remember him as Sir Percival, that absolute unit of a knight from Merlin—yeah, the one who looked like he could bench-press a horse and still have energy left to save Camelot. And then there’s Northmen: A Viking Saga, where he basically channeled Thor (and, honestly, might’ve even given Hemsworth a run for his money with those biceps). But he didn’t just stick around swinging swords in fantasy land. Nope. Hopper popped up as Arminius, a Roman soldier, in the miniseries Barbarians Rising—going full-on ancient warfare mode. Not long after, he dove into pirate waters with Black Sails, bringing the kind of intimidating presence you just can’t fake. The guy’s six-foot-five, and every inch of him looks like he wrestles bears for breakfast. And just when you thought he’d ticked off every box in the “badass roles” list, Game of Thrones called him up for season seven. He showed up as Dickon Tarly, the swordsman-hunter who honestly made a splash even with limited screen time. Hopper’s got this knack for landing roles where muscle meets heart, and with every show, he seems to keep leveling up. From medieval epics to gritty pirate drama, he’s become one of those faces you spot and go, “Oh, this is about to get good.”
Tom Hopper, yeah, the guy with that towering presence and cheeky grin, actually juggles dad life off-screen with two kids—Freddie Douglas, who made his grand entrance in June 2015, and little Truly Rose, who arrived in July 2018. And their mom? Laura Hopper, who’s not just his partner in crime but also an actress herself. The family’s got that cozy, slightly chaotic vibe you’d expect when you toss two young kids into the mix. Sometimes you’ll spot Tom sharing goofy moments or sweet tributes to his crew on social media, just being a regular dad (well, as regular as a six-foot-five Viking-looking dude can be). And honestly, if you follow either of them online, there’s this down-to-earth, no-frills energy—like, yeah, they’re in the spotlight, but at home they’re knee-deep in Legos and bedtime stories. Fame or not, parenthood’s still a wild ride.
So, Merlin—yeah, that one. It’s honestly a wild ride through Camelot, but not in the boring, dusty history book way. Young Merlin basically stumbles into this whole destiny thing, right? He’s got magic, but he’s gotta keep it hush-hush because Uther (the king, and a total hardliner) will literally freak out if he finds out. Merlin ends up as Prince Arthur’s servant, which is kinda hilarious because he’s forever cleaning up Arthur’s messes, magical or not, and low-key saving his butt like, every other episode. There’s dragons, secret prophecies, betrayals, epic bromance moments, and a ton of close calls where you’re yelling “RUN” at the screen. Merlin’s learning about himself—struggling with what’s right, messing up, fixing it, and slowly realizing he’s central to the fate of Camelot. It’s really about friendship, loyalty, and, you know, not getting caught with magical stuff in your backpack.
January 28, 1985
6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Coalville, Leicestershire, England, UK
Yes, Truly Rose Hopper
40 years old