Portrait of Tom Watt

Tom Watt

Acting

Biography

Thomas Erickson "Tom" Watt is an English actor, writer and broadcaster, who is best known for playing the role of Lofty Holloway in the BBC soap opera EastEnders from the programme's start in 1985 to 1988. On 19th February, 2019 - the show's thirty-fourth anniversary - Watt returned to the role of Lofty (alongside fellow original cast member Linda Davidson as Mary Smith) to attend the funeral of the Dr Legg character. Away from acting, Watt is a successful sports journalist, pundit and presenter known for the BBC radio show Fighting Talk and his documentary films for BT Sport.

Born: February 14, 1956

Place of Birth: Wanstead, London, England, UK

Filmography

2009
Sherlock Holmes

as Carriage Driver

2002
2000
1994
Space Precinct

as Officer Beezle

1992
Patriot Games

as The Electrician

1988
South Of The Border

as Paul Wilmont

1986
1985
EastEnders

as Lofty Holloway

1984
Sherlock Holmes

as 1st Loafer

1981