Michael_Thomson_(actor)

Michael Thomson (actor)

Michael Thomson (actor)

Scottish actor

Michael Thomson is a Scottish actor, best known for his portrayal of nurse and transplant coordinator Jonny Maconie in the medical drama Holby City.

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Early life and career

Thomson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.[1] When Thomson was a pupil at James Gillespie's High School, Janie McGill, his teacher, spotted his acting potential and told his mother that he could have a future as an actor.[1] Thomson went to the National Youth Theatre in London when he was young.[2] Thomson trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art for three years.[2][3] During his early career, he worked on building sites and as a charity mugger.[1]

After Thomson finished the theatrical production A Round-Heeled Woman in the West End of London, he auditioned for the part of Jonny Maconie on Holby City.[4] Two auditions were held and he got the role.[2][4] Thomson made his first appearance on Holby City on 15 May 2012.[5] Thomson underwent research for the role, including taking a tour of a hospital and meeting patients there.[4] On 26 November 2012 he appeared on Lorraine, talking to Lorraine Kelly about a storyline in Holby City.[6]

Personal life

Thomson is in a relationship with Natasha Rickman, an actress who graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.[1][2] He has four brothers and one sister.[2]

Filmography

Television and film

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Theatre

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References

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