Tom Rhys Harries

Actor

Welsh Cardiff, Wales, UK Libra 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityWelsh
Date of Birth08/10/1990
Age36 years
BirthplaceCardiff, Wales, UK
Zodiac SignLibra

Latest News about Tom Rhys Harries

27/10/2026

Clayface is now showing in UK cinemas, with Harries leading the cast in the DC Studios blockbuster. The role marks a major step for the Cardiff-born actor, who is relatively unknown in the United States. Co-star Naomi Ackie and Harries have also been promoting the film on US talk shows.

13/10/2026

Tom Rhys Harries attended the Los Angeles premiere of Clayface, the DC Studios film directed by James Watkins, at the Hollywood Legion Theater. He stars in the title role as Matt Hagen, a B-movie actor who becomes a shapeshifting clay creature. The film has since drawn positive reviews for his performance.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryWelsh stage, screen and television actor known for television dramas such as Unforgotten and White Lines, and for the film Clayface (2026), in which he plays Matt Hagen.
Languages
  • Welsh
  • English

Physical Stats & More

Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)

Educational Qualification(s)

Royal Welsh College of Music & DramaTrained in Cardiff; graduated 2012; made an Honorary Associate in 2020
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg PlasmawrSecondary school in Cardiff

Personal Life

ResidenceSpends time in Los Angeles and Cardiff

Family

ParentsRhys Harries and Ffion Harries
Siblings
  • Gruff Harries (younger brother)
  • One younger sister
RelativesJacob Ifan (cousin)

Career

Years active2011–present
Stage
  • Made West End debut in 2014 in Jez Butterworth's Mojo at the Harold Pinter Theatre
  • Lead in Polly Stenham's Hotel at the National Theatre
Television
  • Jekyll and Hyde (2015, recurring)
  • Unforgotten (2018, recurring)
  • Britannia (2019, recurring)
  • White Lines (2020), as Axel Collins
  • Suspicion (2022), as Eddie Walker
  • Doctor Who (2023–2024), guest lead in Dot and Bubble
Film
  • Hunky Dory (2011)
  • Slaughterhouse Rulez (2018)
  • The Gentlemen (2019)
  • Sisi & I (2023)
  • Kandahar (2023)
  • How Kids Roll (2024)
  • Clayface (2026), as Matt Hagen / Clayface
  • Effi o Blaenau (2026)
RecognitionNamed one of Screen International Stars of Tomorrow in 2012

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. His first language is Welsh.
2. He is the eldest of three siblings.
3. He replaced Alan Tudyk as the voice of Matt Hagen/Clayface in Creature Commandos.
4. He learned he had won the Clayface role while cycling in London.
5. He worked with dialect coach Sonia Fields to prepare for Clayface.

Also born on 8 October

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