Tommy Bastow

Tommy Bastow
Bastow in February 2026
Born
Thomas Derek Bastow

(1991-08-26) 26 August 1991
Epsom, Surrey, England
Occupations
  • Actor
  • musician
Years active2005–present
FamilyJodie Bastow (sibling)

Thomas Derek Bastow (born 26 August 1991) is an English actor and musician from Epsom, Surrey. He is best known for playing the character Dave the Laugh in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, and more recently for his work on Disney FX Shōgun, and the NHK morning drama The Ghost Writer's Wife. He is also the lead singer in the band FranKo.

Education

Bastow attended the independent City of London Freemen's School, and later transferred to the BRIT School in Croydon, a state school that specialises in the performing arts.[1][2] Bastow then graduated with a BA Acting from the Drama Centre London (Class of 2015/2016).[3]

Acting career

In 2008, he appeared in two episodes of the CBBC programme M.I.High as Lewis Chuckworth, and in a short film titled Londongrad.[4] Bastow landed his first major film role playing the character of "Dave the Laugh" in Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, released in July 2008.[5] In December 2008, he played the role of a young Sir Guy of Gisborne for an episode of the BBC One mini-series Robin Hood which aired on 6 June 2009.[6] In 2009, he also had a role in The Boys Are Back starring Clive Owen.[4] Bastow starred in the 2010 Spanish-American horror film Exorcismus,[7] which is produced by Filmax.[8] He also appeared in a recurring role in teen drama The Cut, a BBC Switch program, playing Greg Cranborne. In 2011 he appeared in EastEnders as Seb Parker.[9]

On 27 November 2024, he was cast as Haven (ヘブン, Hebun; written in Romaji), a character based on the real-life Lafcadio Hearn, also known as Yakumo Koizumi (小泉八雲), on the NHK Asadora (Japanese morning tv series) The Ghost Writer's Wife (ばけばけ). Haven is the husband of Toki Matsuno (松野トキ), the protagonist and the heroine of the show, based on the real-life Koizumi Setsuko (小泉節子), and played by Akari Takaishi (高石あかり). He was chosen from among 1767 applicants (246 from Japan, 1352 from America, 149 from England, and 20 from Australia and New Zealand).[10]

Music career

In 2005, Bastow became the lead singer of a band called Blackspray.[11] In October 2007, Bastow and members of another band called Hawkwood (two of which are also students from the BRIT School) formed FranKo.[11]

In 2008, FranKo played their first gigs in the UK and recorded their debut EP with producer Jim Lowe (Stereophonics, Foo Fighters, Manic Street Preachers).[11] Later that year, the band toured Thailand which included an appearance on MTV Thailand.[12] They also toured with Elliot Minor and Me vs Hero.

On 31 March 2010, FranKo released their 10 track debut album Vote FranKo. The first single off the album was "Night Time" released in September 2009. In July 2011 FranKo released their second album FranKo. They played a tour supporting Room 94 (July 2011) and a tour with Dave Giles (October 2011).

FranKo reformed in 2021 and are currently working on their latest studio album with a tour in Japan set for December 2026.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleRef.
2008LondongradYoung Konstantin
Angus, Thongs and Perfect SnoggingDave the Laugh[2]
2010ExorcismusAlex
2013Off the AisleDylan Watson[13]
2021Never Back Down: RevoltAslan

Television

YearTitleRoleOther notesRef.
2008M.I.HighLewis ChuckworthTwo episodes[4]
2009Robin HoodYoung Sir Guy of GisborneOne episode (Episode 10)
2010The CutGreg Cranborne4 episodes
2011EastEndersSeb ParkerRecurring role
2013Reetie: The FriendshipJason Lane
2016Harley and the DavidsonsOtto WalkerMiniseries
2017Man in an Orange ShirtBatesMiniseries
2018The CrossingMarshallRecurring Role
2018Agatha RaisinBarry JacksonOne episode (2-02)
2024–presentShōgunFather Martin AlvitoRecurring role[14]
2025–26The Ghost Writer's WifeLefkada HeavinAsadora[14]

TV commercials

YearTitleRole
2005-14BT GroupJoe

Theatre

YearTitleRoleVenueReferences
2012Harold and MaudeHarold ChasenTron Theatre, Glasgow[15][16][17]

References

  1. ↑ "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging Production Notes" (Press release). Paramount Pictures. 2008. Archived from the original on 12 October 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
  2. 1 2 "OK! Magazine: First For Celebrity News :: Lifestyle :: Interview: Olivia Scott-Taylor and Tommy Bastow". Ok.co.uk. 11 January 2011. Retrieved 6 April 2013.
  3. ↑ "BA ACTING - CLASS OF 2015/2016". arts.ac.uk.
  4. 1 2 3 "Tommy Bastow". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
  5. ↑ Elley, Derek (25 July 2008). "Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging". Variety. Archived from the original on 9 June 2010. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
  6. ↑ Savage, David (December 2008). "Tommy Bastow Interview". Popcorn.co.uk. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  7. ↑ "Creepy Promo Art for Filmax's 'Exorcismus'". Bloody Disgusting. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2020.
  8. ↑ Miska, Brad (10 November 2009). "AFM '09: First Images from Filmax's 'Exorcismus'". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on 18 November 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
  9. ↑ Director: Gwennan Sage; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Jeff Povey (24 February 2011). "Episode dated 24/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One.
  10. ↑ "『マッサン』の3倍! 『ばけばけ』ヒロイン夫役に1767人応募 脚本・ふじきみつ彦氏「出会えました」". ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). 27 November 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
  11. 1 2 3 "Franko Biography". City Showcase. 2008. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
  12. ↑ Savage, David (December 2008). "Tommy Bastow Interview: Part 2". Popcorn.co.uk. Retrieved 10 December 2008.
  13. ↑ Williams, Jennifer. "Off The Aisle Cast". Kate Metcalfe. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
  14. 1 2 "ばけばけ:25年度後期朝ドラ 小泉八雲がモデルのヘブン役にトミー・バストウ「SHOGUN 将軍」出演、英国出身の33歳". Mantan-web (in Japanese). 27 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
  15. ↑ Alan Morrison (13 October 2012). "The shock of the older woman". Herald Scotland. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  16. ↑ Gillian Provan (24 October 2012). "Tommy Bastow stars in love story with a twist in Harold and Maude [Video] | Events | Glasgow | STV". Local.stv.tv. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
  17. ↑ Alan Chadwick. "Harold and Maude at the Tron is a life-affirming black comedy | Home | Entertainment | STV". Entertainment. Retrieved 2 November 2012.
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