Tomi May
Tomi May is a British stage, film and television actor of Serbian-English parentage, whose striking screen presence has earned him roles across major Hollywood productions, prestige television, and acclaimed British crime cinema.
Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance
May appears in Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance (2023) as Hendrick, adding another compelling genre credit to a career built on intense, character-driven performances. His involvement in the franchise will be a highlight for fans of British crime drama.
Film Career
May’s film work spans an impressive range of genres and scales. He portrayed Aleksander in the gritty British thriller The Seasoning House (2012) and Danil in The Liability (2012), establishing himself early as a go-to performer for edgy British productions. He went on to play Johnny Garrett in Villain (2020), further cementing his reputation in the crime drama space.
On the international stage, May appeared in Justice League (2017) as a Russian Father, and took on the role of a Russian Gangster in Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021). His credits also include Open 24 Hours (2018), High Strung (2016), and upcoming projects Words of War (2025) and Shelter (2026).
Television Career
May’s television work is equally diverse and prestigious. He has appeared in the BBC’s beloved Doctor Who as Dowell, and played the torturer in Sherlock, another iconic BBC production. His genre credentials extend to Vikings, where he portrayed Jarl Olavsonn, and to Andor, the acclaimed Star Wars spin-off series, in which he played Sergeant Bloy. He has also featured in Halo as Baz and made an appearance in the long-running soap EastEnders as a Security Guard.
Stage Work
As well as his screen work, May is also recognised as a stage actor, reflecting the classical training and theatrical discipline that underpins his varied on-screen career.
From British independent cinema to major franchise productions, Tomi May has built a body of work that demonstrates both remarkable range and consistent quality.