Charles Thomas Oldham
Charles Thomas Oldham | |
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| Born | Gateshead, England, UK |
| Other names | Tom Oldham, Chaz Oldham |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, voiceover performer, screenwriter, film producer |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Morris: A Life with Bells On |
Charles Thomas Oldham, known professionally as Tom Oldham and informally as Chaz Oldham, is a British actor, voiceover performer, screenwriter, and film producer.
Originally from Gateshead, England, Oldham grew up there before his family moved southward and subsequently emigrated to Australia when he was 15 years old. He stayed behind in the UK to finish his schooling, residing with neighbours who practiced morris dancing.
Oldham pursued legal studies at Cambridge University and initially embarked on a career as an investment banker and business innovator. At age 32, he transitioned from finance to acting by completing drama school. Using the name Tom Oldham, he gained recognition as a voiceover artist and featured in an episode of Heartbeat.
In 2009, he wrote, co-produced, and starred in the mockumentary film Morris: A Life with Bells On, which focuses on morris dancing. The film was directed by his spouse, Lucy Akhurst.