Stephen TompkinsonStephen Tompkinson was born in Stockton-on-Tees in October 1965. His Grand-dad (whom Stephen describes as 'a comic genius') inspired him to take up acting and he attended the Central Drama School, which he left at the age of 23. He has rarely been ou of work since and has worked on the stage, on radio, television and, most recently, on the big screen. Read More Read Less