Tom Ellis. Actor: Lucifer. Tom Ellis is a Welsh actor from Cardiff, Wales. He is best known for playing Lucifer Morningstar in the American television series Lucifer (2016-2021). Ellis was born in Cardiff. He studied BA Dramatic Studies at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (previously the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama). Ellis' notable roles include Hollywood physician in the USA Network series Rush, Mark Etches in the British supernatural drama...