1. Erik Thomson is known for playing Hades in the television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena Warrior Princess and Young Hercules, Dr Mitch Stevens in All Saints and Dave Rafter in Packed to the Rafters.
14 Facts About Erik Thomson
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Erik Thomson was born c in Inverness, Scotland, and his family emigrated to New Zealand when he was seven.
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Erik Thomson studied performing arts at the New Zealand Drama School in Wellington and English Literature and drama at Victoria University of Wellington.
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Erik Thomson had a number of television roles in New Zealand, starting with Marlin Bay, a drama set in a casino and resort.
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Erik Thomson won a wider fan following for his occasional appearances as the god Hades in the series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess and Young Hercules, all three series of which were filmed in New Zealand.
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In 1995, Erik Thomson moved to Australia and landed regular roles in Pacific Drive, medical series All Saints and The Alice.
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Erik Thomson has had guest roles on such series as Wildside and Always Greener.
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From 2008 to 2013, Erik Thomson played Dave Rafter on the Seven Network dramedy series Packed to the Rafters.
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Erik Thomson appeared in Somersault with Abbie Cornish and Sam Worthington, which scored him an AFI Award.
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Erik Thomson featured in Accidents Happen with Geena Davis and Storm Boy with Geoffrey Rush, and Finn Little.
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In 2023, Erik Thomson appeared in channel 7 series The Claremont Murders.
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In 2024 Erik Thomson was named in the cast for Kangaroo Island.
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On 21 October 2024, Erik Thomson was announced to play Scrooge for the 2024 theatre season of A Christmas Carol.
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Erik Thomson won an Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in Somersault, and was nominated for his work in The Black Balloon.