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Tommy Franzen is a Swedish dancer, choreographer, movement director, and actor based in the UK. He is known for his award-winning performances in dance and theatre, his work as a choreographer on Strictly Come Dancing, and his appearances in major film musicals.

Early Life and Training

Franzen is originally from Sweden. He began his dance training in his home country before moving to London to train at the prestigious Urdang Academy. His career in performance began almost by accident when, at age 14, he saw his sister performing in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Sweden. After watching the show approximately 15 times, he was offered a role when another performer had to drop out.

Career

Dance and Theatre Performance

Franzen has built a versatile career across stage and screen. His early theatre credits include starring roles in musicals such as Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, West Side Story, The King and I, and Fiddler on the Roof.

He has performed with leading dance companies in productions including:

Message In A Bottle (Sadler's Wells, as Mati)

Mad Hatter's Tea Party (ZooNation, as Ernest)

The Five and the Prophecy of Prana (Boy Blue Entertainment, as Wang Tang)

Minotaur (Royal Opera House London, as Dionysus)

Blaze (Sadler's Wells)

In 2010, Franzen was a finalist on BBC's So You Think You Can Dance UK, finishing as runner-up.

Film and Television

Franzen has appeared in several major film productions, including:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Mamma Mia! (2008)

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018, as Ensemble Performer)

Aladdin (as Dancer)

Cats (2019, as Chorus)

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Snow White

Tomorrow Morning

His television credits include the comedy series The Wrong Door (2008, as Breakdancer) and The Message (2006, as Ensemble Actor). He is also scheduled to appear in the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) as "The Inhabited".

Choreography and Direction

Since 2018, Franzen has worked as a choreographer on the BBC series Strictly Come Dancing. He has also contributed choreography to productions such as Some Like It Hip Hop, Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and Blaze.

He served as Associate Director & Choreographer for the European premiere of Your Lie In April and as Assistant Choreographer for the world premiere of Burlesque The Musical.

Awards and Recognition

Franzen has received significant recognition for his work in dance:

2012: Nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance

2013: Won the Critics' Circle National Dance Award for Outstanding Male Performance (Modern) for his roles in Some Like It Hip Hop (ZooNation) and The Rodin Project (Russell Maliphant Company)

2013: Nominated for The Times Southbank Sky Arts Breakthrough Award

2025: Awarded two National Dance Awards for 'Best Male Dancer' and 'Outstanding Male Modern Performance'

He has also co-hosted the National Dance Awards.

Personal Life

Tommy Franzen continues to work as a performer and choreographer in the UK, and he serves as a patron of Rise Studios, a dance and drama school.