Born in Sutton, Greater London, educated at King's College School and Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he was vice-president of the Footlights, Tom Basden emerged as a versatile actor, writer and musician. His solo debut at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe won the if.comedy Best Newcomer prize and earned an Edinburgh Comedy Awards nomination; a short film with Tim Key won the UK Film Council Kodak Awar…
