Pip Torrens Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | June 2, 1960 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Blue |
Pip Torrens is a successful English actor. He is known for his roles in The Remains of the Day, Tomorrow Never Dies, Incognito, To End All Wars, Revelation, Pride & Prejudice, The Mark of Cain, Dorian Gray, War Horse, The Iron Lady, Doctor Who, Law & Order: UK, Versailles, and Preacher. Pip completed his major in English Literature from Trinity College, Cambridge. He also studied acting at the Drama Studio London.
Born Name
Philip D’Oyly Torrens
Nick Name
Pip
Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Bromley, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Residence
London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Pip Torrens studied at the Bloxham School in Oxfordshire. Later, he joined Trinity College, Cambridge and graduated in English Literature. After that, he joined Drama Studio London and studied acting for a year.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Siblings – Chris Torrens (Brother), Jon Torrens (Brother)
Manager
Pip Torrens is managed by Independent Talent Group Ltd., Talent Agency, London, United Kingdom.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180.5 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Pip Torrens is married and has daughters. He tends to keep his personal life private and does not share any information about them apart from mentioning it at times.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Long face structure
- Straight high bridge nose
Brand Endorsements
Pip Torrens has endorsed and appeared in commercials for brands like –
- Toyota (2007)
- First Direct online bank (2008)
Best Known For
His numerous versatile roles in TV series and films including Preacher as Herr Starr, The Crown (2016-2017) as Tommy Lascelles, The Danish Girl (2015) as Dr. Hexler, The Iron Lady (2011) as Ian Gilmour, War Horse (2011) as Maj. Tompkins, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as Colonel Kaplan
First Film
In 1984, he made his theatrical film debut in the comedy-drama film Oxford Blues as Ian.
In 2005, he made his theatrical film debut as a voice actor in the animated adventure film Valiant as Lofty.
First TV Show
In 1986, he made his first TV show appearance on the drama mini-series Hold the Back Page as Geoff Butcher.
In 2015, he lent his voice to the mini-documentary series of The BBC at War.
Pip Torrens Favorite Things
- Cinematic Preacher – Robert Mitchum in The Night of the Hunter (1955)
Source – Getty Images
Pip Torrens Facts
- Growing up, his earliest memory of enacting the character of a bad guy was the role of a troll in the play The Three Billy Goats Gruff.
- He did much acting in his senior high than at the university.
- Pip played the character of a leading lady Gloria Beaumont twice in his school play staged in their school gymnasium.
- He started his acting career in the theaters right after his graduation from drama school.
- He does not have a social media account.
Featured Image by Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
Pip Torrens’ middle name is NOT Dean, it is D’Oyly, after his grandfather.
I should know : I’m his father.