Rasmus Hardiker

Rasmus Hardiker was born on 31 January 1985 in Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England. He grew up attending The Arthur Terry School, where he earned an A‑level in drama that sparked his passion for performance. At the age of twenty he made his professional debut playing Philip Chase in the BBC mini‑series The Rotters' Club (2005), marking the start of a versatile career. Early television work saw him cast as Raymond in Steve Coogan’s acclaimed sitcom Saxondale (2006‑2007), a role that showcased his sharp comedic timing. He soon became a familiar face on British comedy by starring opposite Jack Dee in Lead Balloon (2006‑2011), where his portrayal of Ben earned industry praise. Hardiker also appeared in guest spots on series such as Shakespeare Re‑Told, The Bill, Doctors, New Tricks and Afterlife, demonstrating his adaptability across genres. In 2011 he transitioned to film, joining the ensemble of the comic fantasy Your Highness alongside Danny McBride, James Franco, Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel. His dramatic range was highlighted in the Black Mirror episode “White Christmas” (2014), where he played Harry in a chilling narrative. From 2018 to 2019 he expanded his sci‑fi credentials as Kem in the Superman pre‑quel series Krypton. Parallel to his on‑screen work, Hardiker has built a prolific voice‑acting portfolio. He is best known for voicing Scott and Alan Tracy in the rebooted animated series Thunderbirds Are Go (2015‑2020), bringing a fresh energy to the iconic characters. He joined the long‑running Thomas & Friends franchise, lending his voice to Philip, Monty, the Troublesome Trucks and later taking over the role of Bill from series twenty‑two onward. Additionally, he voiced the spirited elf Alfur in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Hilda. Across television, film, and animation, Hardiker’s blend of wit, warmth, and vocal versatility has made him a distinctive presence in contemporary British entertainment.