Storme Toolis is a talented actress born on November 26, 1992. Her family hails from the beautiful Achill Island in County Mayo, Ireland. Her mother, Dea Birkett, is a renowned television and print journalist, and she has a younger brother and sister.
Storme's journey in the film industry began with a small role as an extra in Channel 4's The Inbetweeners, followed by a minor character appearance in The Inbetweeners Movie, which was based on the earlier television series. Her breakthrough came when she joined the cast of New Tricks as Holly Griffin in August 2013, in Series 10 Episode 5, Cry Me a River.
What's remarkable about Storme is that she has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair. Despite these challenges, she is a fierce advocate for the rights of disabled actors to play disabled roles. Her work in New Tricks was widely praised, with critics noting that she is one of the few disabled actors in Britain and worldwide to play a minor role in a mainstream drama where her character's disability is not a central aspect of the plot. Her performance has been compared to Walt Jr's role in the US series Breaking Bad, highlighting her impressive talent and versatility as an actress.
