Toby Kirkup (born in 1972 – died 29 August 2020) was a famous actor, theatre artist, television personality, Skiing trainer, writer, TV presenter, and social media star from America. He was popularly known in the country for his role as a Police sergeant in a famous TV series named ‘Peaky Blinders.’
He has appeared in many shows. He also taught Skiing for free via his social media account. Kirkup was passed away on August 29 last year in the afternoon. He went to the hospital for a checkup of the problem of gastritis.
After returning home from the hospital, his condition got worsened, and he died at his home. The report of post mortem said that he died because of natural causes and on the other hand some believe that he breathed his last because of cardiac arrest.
Biography
Toby took birth in 1972 in the United States. According to his Facebook profile, he spent his childhood in different cities and nations. He moved to El Salvador, Peru, London, and many places. Afterward, he started living in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
He took admission to Shrewsbury School for his high school studies in 1990. He enrolled himself in the University of Huddersfield for the study of Drama. According to The Sun, he wanted to complete his master’s degree from Leeds University in creative writing.
Wiki / Trivia
| Full Real Name | Toby Kirkup. |
| Date of Birth | 1972. |
| Date of Death | 29 August 2020. |
| Age (at the time of death) | 48 years old. |
| Place of Birth | The United States. |
| Place of Death | Linthwaite, Huddersfield, United Kingdom. |
| Profession | Actor, former reporter, and television personality. |
| Net worth | USD 6-7 Million (approx.). |
| School/College | Shrewsbury School. The University of Huddersfield. |
| Education | Diploma in Acting. |
| Nationality | British-American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Ethnicity | White. |
| Hair Color | Brown. |
| Hair Length | Short. |
| Social Media Profiles | Instagram: @tobias.kirkup Facebook: @tobias.kirkup |
| Height (approx.) | In Feet Inches: 5′ 10″. In Meters: 1.77 m. In Centimetres: 177 cm. |
| Weight (approx.) | In Kilograms: 62-67 kg. In Pounds: 136-147 lbs. |
| Eye Color | Blue. |
Family and Ethnicity
Toby Kirkup was the youngest child of Pamela Kirkup (mother) and Philip Kirkup (father). His father has always supported him to pursue his acting career. Toby has shared many images of his parents and family on his social media account.
He played with his brother Dominic Kirkup and sister Samantha Kirkup in childhood. Dominic is a successful businessman and owner of a hotel in Torquay, United Kingdom. Toby believes in the Christianity religion and belongs to a white ethnic background.
Relationship, Wife & Children
As per the reports, Kirkup was married but he never disclosed the identity of his wife. After scrolling through his Facebook account, we found the images of Toby with his partner but it will be hard to say whether she was his wife or girlfriend.
He was the father of a pretty and cute daughter named Isabella Emilie Kirkup. She is around 7-8 years old as of July 2021. Toby loved his daughter very much and mostly spends his precious time with her.
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Career
Toby has worked at many places before acting. As per his social media, he worked as a Sky researcher after his studies. Later he joined ‘British Telecommunications’. Apart from this, he also served the position of a press reporter at Emmerdale. He did the job of Psychotherapist at SMCP.
As an Actor
In 2015, he worked as a presenter of Gaggia Caffe TV. He has managed many shows during his service. He has also done many acts in the local theatre. In the same year, he was featured in a famous TV series named ‘Peaky Blinders’. He played the role of a Police sergeant along with Sophie Rundle, Cillian Murphy, Harry Kirton, Paul Anderson, Ned Dennehy, Joe Cole, Helen McCrory, and others.
The hit BBC series ‘Peaky Blinders’ is created by Steven Knight. Apart from this, Toby Kirkup also appeared in soap opera named ‘Emmerdale’, created by Kevin Laffan. He got a chance to share the screen with Steve Halliwell, Christopher Chittell, Emma Atkins, Lucy Pargeter, Dominic Brunt, Mark Charnock, Jane Cox, and many more. He considered acting as:-
Acting is a gift you are given and you have to experience the gift through your life’s journey”
Net Worth
Toby Kirkup was getting a good amount from his career. His income from TV shows and movies were around USD 25-30k (approx.). He was also earning from his videos and promotions on his social media account. He lived a prosperous and luxurious life along with his family. A roughly calculated figure of his net worth is at USD 6-7 million approximately.
Death of Toby Kirkup
Toby Kirkup died on 29 August 2020 at his home, located in Linthwaite, Huddersfield, United Kingdom. As per the reports, on the morning of his death, he went to England’s hospital named Huddersfield Royal Infirmary because he was feeling some weird sensation and ticking in his body. After coming home, he felt sicker and passed away. A case was resumed due to his death.
According to the court of Bradford Coroner, he vomited at home and also suffered from cardiac arrest which led to his death. On the other side, the reports of Toby’s post mortem said that he died because of natural causes. According to some other viral reports, he used to intake some kind of drugs and alcohol. The hearing of the case has been postponed to September 30, 2021.
Interesting Facts About Toby Kirkup
- Toby used to jog and exercise every morning to stay fit.
- He learned piano in his free time.
- The talented actor gave solutions to many problems including back pain through his IG profile.
- As per the reports, he has also appeared in Channel 4’s ‘The Mill’.
- He loved to travel to different hilly stations to enjoy his vacations with his daughter.
- Kirkup cooked delicious food for his child.
- He had a habit of smoking and sometimes used to smoke while making videos for social media.
- Toby often plays many sports but Tennis was his favorite among all.
- He likes to spend some time with his friends.
- Toby Kirkup taught the tricks and techniques of Skiing for free via his Instagram account.
Images Sources: Toby Kirkup’s Instagram and Facebook.
