Tómas Lemarquis

Tómas Lemarquis is a renowned Icelandic–French actor, born on 3rd August 1977 in Reykjavík, Iceland. He was born to an Icelandic mother and a French father, Gérard Lemarquis, who is a schoolteacher. Tómas has alopecia universalis, which made him completely hairless by the age of 14, a distinguishing physical feature that certainly adds a unique touch to his on-screen presence. Growing up in Iceland, Tómas pursued an interest in theater, eventually studying at the prestigious Cours Florent in Paris. Here, he was a classmate of the famous actress Audrey Tautou. Following this, he attended the Reykjavík School of Fine Arts in Iceland, successfully graduating in 2004. His multi-faceted education background laid a strong foundation for his outstanding acting career.

Arguably, his most recognized role came in 2003, through the Icelandic film, Noi the Albino. His performance was well-received, securing him the limelight and leading to numerous other roles. Tómas played a critical role in the 2018 Berlinale Film Festival winner, Touch Me Not, which further boosted his popularity as an actor. He has also made significant appearances in blockbuster films like Snowpiercer, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Blade Runner 2049. Tómas is multi-lingual, with proficiency in Icelandic, French, Danish, German, and English that undeniably broadens his career spectrum.