Bio
Thomas Howes is an English actor best known for his starring role as second footman William Mason in the period drama television series Downton Abbey, from 2010-2011.
He also played the role of Manchester United's captain Mark Jones in the 2011 TV film of the Munich air disaster, United.
Yorkshire native Howes trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. A pianist and composer, he put his diverse skills to work in Downton Abbey, convincing Julian Fellowes to allowing him to provide background music in a number of scenes.