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Torrance Coombs

Early Life and Education

Torrance Coombs, a Canadian-American actor, was born on June 14, 1983, in Vancouver, British Columbia. He holds dual citizenship in Canada and the United States. Coombs attended University Hill Secondary School, where he was active in the arts. He participated in the school choir and theater productions, notably portraying Rum Tum Tugger in a school adaptation of the musical Cats.

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After high school, Coombs enrolled in the acting program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. This formal training laid the foundation for his future career in television and film.

Television Career

Coombs began his professional acting career with a television debut in 2008, playing John Doe in the Canadian comedy-drama series jPod. The following year, he appeared in an episode of Battlestar Galactica as Lance Corporal C. Sellers, marking his entry into more dramatic roles.

The Tudors and Breakthrough Roles

In 2010, Coombs earned a recurring role on the well-known historical drama The Tudors, portraying Thomas Culpepper, a courtier to King Henry VIII. This role helped raise his international profile and demonstrated his strength in period drama performances.

Reign and Award Recognition

Coombs is especially recognized for his role in the historical drama series Reign, where he played Sebastian "Bash" de Poitiers. His performance in the series contributed to his 2014 nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival. The role solidified his reputation for excelling in period television dramas.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 14 Jun, 1983
Age: 36 yrs
Occupations: Television actor
Film actor
Citizenship: Canada
Birth Place: Vancouver
Education: University of British Columbia
Gender: Male
Description: Canadian actor
Spouse: Alyssa Campanella [M. 2016]
Net Worth 2020: 5 million
Net Worth 2021: 20 million
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Last Modified: Sep 18 2025
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