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Antonia Thomas
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Thomas in June 2010
Born
Antonia Laura Thomas

(1986-11-03) 3 November 1986 (age 38)
Alma mater Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BA)
National Youth Theatre
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active 2009–present
Height 5' 1" (1.55 m)

Antonia Laura Thomas (born on November 3, 1986) is a talented British actress. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Alisha Daniels in Misfits. She also starred as Evie Douglas in Lovesick. Many people know her as Dr. Claire Browne in the medical drama The Good Doctor.

Antonia's Early Life

Antonia Laura Thomas was born in London, England, in 1986. Her mother, Veronica Thomas, is from Jamaica and worked as a psychologist. Her father, David Thomas, is a classical singer.

Antonia has two older sisters. Emma Jay Thomas is also an actress. Chloe Lucy Thomas works as a journalist.

Antonia studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She earned her degree in 2009. After that, she joined the National Youth Theatre. This is a place where young actors can develop their skills.

Antonia's Acting Career

Starting with Misfits

Antonia got her first big role in 2009. She was cast as Alisha Daniels in the TV show Misfits. This happened just one day after she finished drama school. She left Misfits in late 2011. Antonia said she had an "amazing time" working on the show.

Movies and Music Videos

In 2012, Antonia appeared in a music video. It was for the Coldplay song "Charlie Brown". The next year, in 2013, she acted in the movie Sunshine on Leith.

In 2014, she played Evie in a British TV comedy called Scrotal Recall. This show became very popular on Netflix. Netflix then ordered a second season. They renamed the show Lovesick. It became available worldwide in 2016.

Antonia also appeared in another music video in 2015. This was for the Stereophonics song "C'est La Vie". That same year, she narrated the children's TV series Teletubbies. She spoke the opening and closing lines.

The Good Doctor Role

In September 2017, Antonia began a major role. She started playing Dr. Claire Browne in the American TV show The Good Doctor. This role made her even more famous around the world.

Antonia's Film and Television Roles

Films

Year Title Role
2012 Eight Minutes Idle Adrienne
Spike Island Lisa
2013 Sunshine on Leith Yvonne
Hello Carter Mischa
2014 Northern Soul Angela
The Hybrid Steinmann
2015 Survivor Naomi Rosenbaum
2016 FirstBorn Charlie
2017 Rearview Nicky
2021 All on a Summer's Day Main character
2024 Bagman Karina

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2009–2011 Misfits Alisha Daniels Main role; 21 Episodes
2010 Stanley Park Sadie Television film
Deep, TheThe Deep Maddy 3 Episodes
2012 Homefront Tasha Raveley TV Mini-series; 6 Episodes
2014 Fleming Jazz Singer 2 Episodes
Transporter: The Series Ferrara Episode: "The Diva"
2014–2018 Lovesick Evelyn "Evie" Douglas Main role; 22 Episodes
2015 The Musketeers Samara Alaman Episode: "The Good Traitor"
The Ark Sabba Television film
2015–2018 Teletubbies Narrator/Voice Trumpet (Voice)
2016 The Nightmare Worlds of H. G. Wells Isabel Harringay 1 Episode
2017–2022, 2024 The Good Doctor Dr. Claire Browne Main role (seasons 1–4,), guest (season 5 & 7); 80 episodes
2018 Snatches: Moments from Women's Lives Leonie Episode: "Tipping Point"
2020 Small Axe Gretl Logan Episode: "Red, White and Blue"
2022 The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Narrator (voice) Episode: "The Wonderful Winter of Mickey Mouse
2022 Suspect Maia 8 Episodes
2023 Still Up Lisa Main role

See also

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