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Antonia Thomas
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Antonia Laura Thomas
3 November 1986 |
Alma mater | Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BA) National Youth Theatre |
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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.
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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 |
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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 | Main character |
2024 | Bagman | Karina |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009–2011 | Misfits | Alisha Daniels | Main role; 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 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
In Spanish: Antonia Thomas para niños