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Thomas Craig

b. 1962

British actor

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About Thomas Craig

Born 1962. Thomas Craig is a British actor, film actor and television actor, known for Coronation Street and Murdoch Mysteries.

Thomas Craig (born Craig Thompson; 4 December 1962) is an English actor. He is known for his roles in Murdoch Mysteries, Where the Heart Is, Hidden, Coronation Street, and The Navigators.

Biography

Craig was originally a plumber before making the move into acting in the 1980s. He attended the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts. His stage name is taken from the name of former Sheffield Wednesday player Tommy Craig.

In 1994 he appeared sporadically in the first series of Common As Muck, alongside Edward Woodward and Neil Dudgeon and he also had a brief role in the 1995 film I.D., where he played one of the Tyneburn leaders during the market fight scene, his only word then was "Well!" when asking for a fight.

Craig appeared in EastEnders in 1992 as Mandy Salter's mother's boyfriend. Around 1994 he appeared as Aelfric in "Monk's Hood", an episode of the Cadfael television series starring Sir Derek Jacobi. He currently stars as Inspector Brackenreid (Chief Constable from season 18) in the Canadian show Murdoch Mysteries.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Coronation Street, Murdoch Mysteries
Education
Academy of Live and Recorded Arts

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Craig?

British actor

When was Thomas Craig born?

Thomas Craig was born on 4 December 1962 in Sheffield.

What is Thomas Craig's occupation?

Thomas Craig is an actor, film actor and television actor.

What is Thomas Craig known for?

Thomas Craig is known for Coronation Street and Murdoch Mysteries.

What nationality is Thomas Craig?

Thomas Craig is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Thomas Craig

Β· Wikidata: Q7788675

Β· DBpedia: Thomas Craig (actor)

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