Biography

Originally from Halifax, West Yorkshire, Tom attended the prestigious London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), graduating in 2008. Since then, Tom has worked extensively in TV, stage and film. Appearing in The Inbetweeners (C4), Casualty (BBC), Coronation Street (ITV), and as DC Templeton in ITV’s DCI Banks. Tom has also starred in Tim Firth’s two man play 'Sign of the Times' and as Fred Dyson in the Olivier nominated West End production of When We Are Married. Other theatre credits include As You Like It, Twelfth Night and Richard III.
- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

Was accepted onto the 3 year acting course at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) aged 18.

Made his professional stage debut in the two-hander play "Sign of the Times" (as Alan) opposite Stephen Tompkinson.

Trained at LAMDA.

Became a father for the 1st time at age 28 when his wife Paula Lane gave birth to their son Arthur Wallace Shaw on 31 December 2014.

Became a father for the 2nd time at age 29 when his wife Paula Lane gave birth to their daughter Penny Grace Shaw in July 2016.