Tom Arnold was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Linda . He also does voiceover work, and provides the voice for the "Oven Mitt" character in the TV commercials for the Arby's restaurant chain.
Nephew of Kay Arnold
Participated in the Seattle Hockey Challenge in 2005 - he coached one of the teams.
Earned an Associates degree from Indian Hills Community College
Obtained a Bachelors degree from the University of Iowa
His third ex-wife, Shelby Roos, is a political consultant.
On March 6, 2009, he became engaged to Ashley Groussman.
In August 2008, he broke his scapula in a motorcycle accident on the Pacific Coast Highway.
He is an ordained minister.
Attended Ottumwa High School and began doing stand-up comedy when he was 23.
He is the son of Linda Kay (ne Graham) and Jack Arnold. He has six siblings: Lori, Johnny, Scott, Chris, Marla and Mark.
Lives in Beverly Hills, California.
Worked as a bouncer.
Both of his paternal great-grandmothers were of Swedish origin. His other ancestry includes English, Irish, German, Scottish, and Scots-Irish (Northern Irish).
Lost a staggering 100 lbs after becoming a father for the first time at age 55, wanting to improve his health in order to live to see his child grow up.
Friends with Steve Harvey , Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Slyvester Stallone.
Because where I went, my ex-wife went, so it was a big thing to them.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is in it: yay! Jamie Lee Curtis: yay! Tom Arnold:,boo. They literally would boo, but at the end when they filled out the,cards, my score was the highest score. So it literally, in the hour and,a half or two hours of this film, changed my life.
Environmentalists have a very conflicted relationship with their cars.
Environmentalists have a very conflicted relationship with their cars. .