Tom Sturridge takes on the role of Dream in Netflix’s The Sandman, with the actor undergoing a dramatic transformation for the part.
The 36-year-old star has been acting since 1996, though the new Neil Gaiman fantasy series is his biggest break so far.
He has recently starred in Sweetbitter and Irma Vep, but he has more experience in the acting world than some fans would expect.
Tom comes from a famous family, most of which are all working in the industry themselves.
The actor also started his own family with another high-profile actress, with her fame similarly skyrocketing in recent years.
Who are Tom Sturridge's parents?
Tom’s parents are Phoebe Nicholls and Charles Sturridge.
Phoebe is still acting today, most recently appearing in Anatomy of a Scandal along with The Empty Man and the mini-series Chloe.
She also starred in Transformers: The Last Knight as Aunt Helen, but her career goes back far further than this.
Arguably, her most famous role was in the 1980 classic The Elephant Man, directed by David Lynch.
John Hurt starred in the titular role as Merrick, with Phoebe playing Merrick’s mother in the film.
As for Tom’s dad Charles, he is known for working behind the camera as a director.
His most recent work was the series Sandition, though he also directed MotherFatherSon, Marcella and Strike.
Is Tom Sturridge married?
Tom is believed to be dating fashion icon and presenter Alexa Chung, though he was previously in a relationship with Sienna Miller.
The pair started dating in 2011, but eventually split in 2015.
They remain close friends, as they were recently seen going on walk together in London.
Speaking to Harper's Bazaar, Sienna opened up about their friendship after the breakup, saying: “We still love each other.
“I think in a break-up somebody has to be a little bit cruel in order for it to be traditional, but it’s not been acrimonious in a way where you would choose to not be around that person.”
Sienna recently starred in Anatomy of a Scandal alongside Tom’s mum Phoebe, once again showing the family remains close.
She is also known for 21 Bridges, The Loudest Voice and The Lost City of Z.
Does Tom Sturridge have children?
Tom and Sienna share one child together, their daughter Marlowe Ottoline Layng Sturridge, who was born in 2012.
Speaking to Glamour magazine, Sienna opened up about the challenges of parenting.
She explained: Obviously when you have a baby it's the most incredible experience but your life is also catapulted into this chaos and you are exhausted.
"I could literally get on this table and fall asleep.
"I'd like to be better at managing things; I'd like to be more super - although we're never going to feel it, even if we are.”
