Biography
Who is Tom Berenger?
Early life and real name
He was born Thomas Michael Moore on May 31, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He came from a Catholic family with Irish roots. His father worked as a printer for the Chicago Sun-Times and also held a job as a traveling salesman. He has one sister named Susan.
Starting an acting career
Before finding success on the screen, Tom worked in regional theatre. In 1972, he took a position as a flight attendant with Eastern Airlines, primarily based out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. He relocated to New York in 1973 to continue working in the industry. During this time, he appeared in soap operas and held a role as lawyer Tim Siegel on the show One Life to Live.
Breakthrough roles and cinema success
Throughout the 1980s, he appeared in numerous significant films. This includes The Big Chill, Eddie and the Cruisers, and Rustlers' Rhapsody. His portrayal of Staff Sergeant Bob Barnes in the 1986 war drama Platoon earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a Golden Globe Award.
Producing and other activities
Beyond acting, he ventured into producing during the 1990s. One of his producing credits is the 1997 miniseries Rough Riders, in which he also portrayed Theodore Roosevelt. In 1988, he established the Tom Berenger Acting Scholarship Fund to support theatre students who demonstrate excellence in their performances.
Birthday and age
Tom Berenger was born on May 31, 1949, which makes Tom 77 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Tom shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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