Thomas Weatherall Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Brothers, Movies, TV Shows, Awards

Thomas Weatherall is an Australian actor and playwright whose standout performance as Malakai Mitchell in the Netflix reboot of Heartbreak High propelled him into the spotlight. He brings authenticity to his screen roles, while also crafting deeply personal stage performances like his one-man play Blue.

A Kamilaroi man with a dance background, Weatherall’s journey from aspiring dancer to award-winning actor and writer reflects a readiness to transform vulnerability into compelling art.

Profile

• Full name: Thomas Weatherall
• Date of birth: 22 August 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
• State of origin: Queensland
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Actor, playwright
• Height: 6 ft 0 in (184 cm)
• Weight: 78 kg (172 lbs)
• Eye color: Brown
• Hair color: Brown
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: Brothers Jacob and Mitchell
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Dating
• Religion: Not publicly disclosed
• Ethnicity: Kamilaroi (First Nations Australian)
• Net worth: US $1 million

Early Life and Education

Thomas Weatherall is now 25 years old. He was born on 22 August 2000 in Rockhampton, Queensland, and grew up on the Gold Coast, attending Marymount College where he served as cultural and mob captain in his final year in 2017.

Trained intensively in contemporary dance, up to 30 hours per week. From a young age, he shifted to acting after securing a role in Deadlock during his final year of high school. He briefly studied drama at Queensland University of Technology, but left once his screen career began to flourish.

Personal Life

Thomas currently resides in Sydney with his girlfriend, his sister, and their dog. He maintains a private personal life with no clue regarding his romantic affairs.

Career

Thomas Weatherall made his screen debut in the ABC miniseries Deadlock (2018) as Aero, followed by roles in All My Friends Are Racist (2021) as Luke, RFDS (2021–present) as Darren Yates, and Troppo (2022) as Charlie.

His breakout performance came in Heartbreak High (2022–present) as Malakai Mitchell, a role that garnered international attention and significant acclaim.

Parallel to his TV success, Thomas developed his debut one-man play Blue, drawing on personal diary entries, developed through a Balnaves Fellowship in 2021, premiered at Belvoir in 2023, and subsequently toured to Adelaide and Brisbane’s La Boite Theatre in 2024.

He has been cast in upcoming series: Prime Video’s adaptation of The Narrow Road to the Deep North, and Disney+’s Last Days of the Space Age. In 2023, he also appeared in Exposure as Angus.

Awards

• Balnaves Fellowship (2021) for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander playwrights
• AACTA Award (2022): Best Supporting Actor in a Drama for Heartbreak High
• Logie Award (2023): Silver Logie for Most Outstanding Supporting Actor
• AACTA Audience Choice Award (2022): Nominee for Best Actor – Heartbreak High
• AACTA International Awards (2023): Nominee for Best Actor in a Series – Heartbreak High

Net Worth

Thomas Weatherall’s estimated net worth is approximately US $1 million, derived from his acting and playwriting career.

Social Media

• Instagram: @thomas.weatherall

Filmography

• Deadlock (2018) – Aero
• All My Friends Are Racist (2021) – Luke
• RFDS (2021–present) – Darren Yates
• Troppo (2022) – Charlie
• Heartbreak High (2022–present) – Malakai Mitchell
• Exposure (2024) – Angus
• Last Days of the Space Age (2024) – Bilya
• The Narrow Road to the Deep North (2025) – Frank Gardiner (post-production)