Toby Wharton

Biography

Toby is a filmmaker from South London. He is passionate about making intimate, character driven stories with a social commentary. Throughout his teenage years, Toby performed as an MC on the UK Garage music scene. He then went onto study acting at RADA and has performed extensively on stage and screen. He co-wrote and played the title role in the critically acclaimed play, FOG, published by Methuen Drama. His BFI Network short, HELD, enjoyed a successful festival run before premiering online with Director's Notes in 2024. The story, based on Toby’s own experience, explored the psychological effects of knife crime and the shame of victimhood. Toby was selected as a Film London Lodestar and shortlisted for a 1.4 Award in 2023, for his work on the film.

He is currently developing his debut feature, CARNATIONS, with Joi Productions and Sona Films. The film is inspired by his time teaching at Bronzefield women’s prison.

Known For

Call the Midwife

Eric Blakemore

Marcella

Ronnie Weir

The Aliens

Patrice

Bashment

Babs

Charlie Kray

National Theatre Live: Medea

Jason's attendant

National Theatre Archive: Home

Tattoo Boy / Garden Boy

Postcode

Freddie

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2017	Cla'am	Low Beak
2017	Babs	Charlie Kray
2014	National Theatre Live: Medea	Jason's attendant
2013	National Theatre Archive: Home	Tattoo Boy / Garden Boy
2011	Postcode	Freddie
2011	Bashment

Year	TV Show	Role
2016	The Aliens	Patrice
2016	Marcella	Ronnie Weir
2012	Call the Midwife	Eric Blakemore