Antonia Thomas facts for kids
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Antonia Thomas
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Antonia Laura Thomas
3 November 1986 London, England
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| Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BA) National Youth Theatre |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Height | 5 ft 1 in (1.55 m) |
Antonia Laura Thomas (born on November 3, 1986) is a talented British actress. She is famous for playing different characters in popular TV shows. You might know her as Alisha Daniels from the comedy-drama series Misfits. She also played Evie Douglas in the comedy series Lovesick. More recently, she was Dr. Claire Browne in the drama series The Good Doctor.
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Early Life and Training
Antonia Laura Thomas was born in London, England, in 1986. Her mother is from Jamaica and worked as a psychologist. Her father is British. Antonia has two older sisters, and one of them, Emma Jay Thomas, is also an actress.
When Antonia was 12, she joined the National Youth Music Theatre. This is a group that helps young people learn about musical theater. At 13, she even toured Japan with a musical called Pendragon.
She later studied acting at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. She graduated in 2009 with a degree in acting. After that, she joined the National Youth Theatre, which is another great place for young actors to gain experience.
Antonia Thomas's Acting Career
Antonia Thomas started her acting career very quickly after finishing drama school. She got her first big role just one day after graduating!
Becoming Alisha in Misfits
In 2009, Antonia was cast as Alisha Daniels in the TV show Misfits. This show was about young people who gained special powers. She was a main character for three seasons. Antonia left the show in late 2011, saying she had a wonderful time working on it.
Music Videos and Movies
Antonia has also appeared in music videos. In 2012, she was in the video for the Coldplay song "Charlie Brown". Later, in 2015, she was in the music video for the Stereophonics' song "C'est La Vie".
She has acted in several movies too. In 2013, she was in the film Sunshine on Leith. This was a musical movie.
Roles in Lovesick and The Good Doctor
In 2014, Antonia took on the role of Evie in the British TV comedy Lovesick. The show first aired on Channel 4 and then moved to Netflix for its second season.
A few years later, in 2017, she began playing Dr. Claire Browne in the American TV show The Good Doctor. This role made her very well-known to audiences around the world. She was a main character for four seasons and has made guest appearances since then.
Other Voice Work
Antonia has also done voice work. From 2015 to 2018, she narrated the opening and closing parts of the children's TV series Teletubbies. She also voiced a character in an episode of Tuca & Bertie in 2022.
Filmography
Short Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Misfits: Erazer | Alisha Daniels | |
| 2013 | Air | Alex | |
| 2015 | Isla Traena | D | |
| 2016 | Breaking | Anna | |
| The Works | Juliet | ||
| 2017 | Homer | Lexi | |
| 2020 | Freedoms Name Is Mighty Sweet | Lucille Hunter | Co-writer, executive producer |
| 2024 | Carry The Wind | Miriam | |
| Crooked Plow | Storyteller | Except for International Booker Prize |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 | Nicky | |
| 2022 | Anacoreta | Antonia | Also producer |
| 2024 | Bagman | Karina | |
| TBA | Preschool | TBA | |
| The Scurry | TBA |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009–2011 | Misfits | Alisha Daniels | Main role; Series 1–3; 21 Episodes |
| 2010 | Stanley Park | Sadie | Television film |
| The 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 | 2 episodes |
| The Ark | Sabba | Television film | |
| 2015–2018 | Teletubbies | Narrator/Voice Trumpet (Voice) | 120 episodes |
| 2016 | The Nightmare Worlds of H. G. Wells | Isabel Harringay | Episode: "The Devotee of Art" |
| 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 |
| Suspect | Maia | 8 Episodes | |
| Tuca & Bertie | (Voice) | Episode: "Somebirdy's Getting Married" | |
| 2023 | Still Up | Lisa | Main role |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Director(s) | Ref. |
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| 2012 | "Charlie Brown" | Coldplay | Mat Whitecross and Mark Rowbotham | |
| 2015 | "C'est La Vie" | Stereophonics | Kelly Jones |
Stage Performances
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2023 | Shooting Hedda Gabler | Hedda | Rose Theatre |
See also
In Spanish: Antonia Thomas para niños
