Ellis Hollins | |
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 Hollins in 2025 | |
| Born | (1999-11-14) 14 November 1999 Hollinwood, Oldham, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Television | Hollyoaks |
Ellis Hollins (born 14 November 1999) is an English actor. Aged three, he was cast as Tom Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. He portrayed the role from 2003 to 2025.
Life and career
Hollins was born in Hollinwood, Oldham, on 14 November 1999.[1] Aged 3, he was cast as Tom Cunningham in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.[2] Hollins was nominated for a British Soap Award in the Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress category in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011. He won the award in 2006.[3] Hollins won Best Young Actor at the Inside Soap Awards in 2005, 2006[4] and 2008[5] and was nominated for the award in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011.[6][7][8][9] In 2008, he won Best Child Actor at the inaugural Digital Spy Soap Awards.[10] In 2009 in a poll for Inside Soap magazine, Hollins' Hollyoaks character, Tom, was voted 'Soap's Greatest Ever Youngster'.[11] Hollins was also nominated for Best Young Actor at the 2012 Inside Soap Magazine awards.[12]
In 2006, Hollins played the part of Nathan Lamis in the Dan Wilde production of Alpha Male.[13] In 2012, he played the role of a young Hans Christian Andersen in the BBC Radio 4 drama The Beautiful Ugly.[13] In 2024, it was announced that after 21 years, Hollins had been axed from Hollyoaks and would be departing from his role as Tom.[14] He made his final appearance in 2025.[15]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2025 | Hollyoaks | Tom Cunningham | Regular role |
| 2006 | Alpha Male | Nathan Lamis | Film |
| 2008 | Hollyoaks Later | Tom Cunningham | Recurring role |
| 2012 | Little Crackers | Young Jason | Episode: "A Tender Christmas" |
| 2014 | Hollyoaks: Tom's Life | Tom Cunningham | Main role |
| 2021 | Powerless | Dan | Short film |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Hollyoaks | Nominated |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | ||
| 2006 | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Won | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | ||
| 2007 | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Nominated | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2008 | British Soap Awards | Best Dramatic Performance from a Young Actor or Actress | Nominated | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | ||
| Digital Spy Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | ||
| 2009 | Digital Spy Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Won | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| Inside Soap Award Poll | Soap's Greatest Child | Won | ||
| 2010 | Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | |
| 2011 | British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Nominated | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Nominated | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Nominated | |
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Actor | Nominated | ||
| 2014 | British Soap Awards | Best Young Performance | Won |
References
- "Hollyoaks star's medieval role as Boy Bishop of Oldham". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 22 September 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- Kilkelly, Daniel (28 October 2016). "Hollyoaks star Ellis Hollins on Tom's Halloween terror, evil Nico, and growing up on screen". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Archived from the original on 9 November 2016. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- Neil Wilkes; Kris Green (20 May 2006). "In Full: British Soap Awards winners". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 1 February 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- "Brad cleans up at Soap Awards". Metro. 26 September 2006. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- "EastEnders dominates soap awards". BBC. 29 September 2008. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Green, Kris (3 July 2007). "Inside Soap Awards 2007: The Nominations". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Miles, Tina (7 July 2009). "Hollyoaks stars join soap actors from Coronation Street and Emmerdale for Inside Soap Awards launch". Liverpool Echo. Archived from the original on 6 February 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Wrightman, Catriona (13 July 2010). "In Full: Inside Soap Awards 2010 Nominees". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 23 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Love, Ryan (11 July 2011). "In Full: Inside Soap Awards 2011 Nominees". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Green, Kris (23 March 2008). "Digital Spy Soap Awards 2008: The Winners". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 3 December 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- "'Soap's Greatest' lineup revealed". Digital Spy. 22 June 2009. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- Nassim, Mayer (24 September 2012). "Inside Soap Awards 2012: The Full Winners' List". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- "Ellis Hollins - Lime Management". Lime Management. Archived from the original on 21 May 2026. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- "Exclusive: Hollyoaks star Ellis Hollins responds to Tom Cunningham's exit". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 23 January 2026. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- "Hollyoaks star Ellis Hollins on Tom's shock reunion with Peri Lomax". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 12 September 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2026.