A critically acclaimed actor, Tom wowed Hollywood with his stunning turn in the indie-cult favorite Gravesend in 1998, which was produced by Oliver Stone. Tom became a trend setter as one of the first successful triple-hyphenate Actor/Writer/Producers and made it his business to learn as much about the filmmaking industry as possible. Over the years, Tom has raised more than $25 million in private equity from independent financiers and has written, produced and starred or co-starred in nearly all the films that his company Trick Candle Productions has made and Anger Management. In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Tom is an accomplished author whose book Bankroll: A New Approach to Financing Feature Films is considered the "gold standard" of indie film financing instruction. A second edition came out in 2012. Tom has also competed and taught classes in the smooth, hip-hop dance style known as West Coast Swing. He was trained by seven time U.S. Open Champion Robert Royston in Swing and has trained in Salsa with World Champions Gary and Diana McDonald. For 10 years, Tom was a nationally known motivational speaker for adults and kids and traveled across the country spreading his positive message to students of all ages. Over the years, he has spoken to more than 100,000 students. Finally, Tom has mentored numerous film students, and Executive Produced and Produced their short films, and continues to do so.
Trained in West Coast Swing by Robert Royston, the 5 Time U.S. Open Champion. Tom is now one of the top West Coast Swing dancers on the East Coast.
Trained in the undefeated martial art of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by the Gracie Brothers.
He is also a computer expert, a singer and a motivational speaker.
Starred opposite Vera Farmiga in Hunterdon Central High Schools Spring, 1991 production of How to Succeed in Business (Without Really Trying).
Everyone gets butterflies in their stomach. . . the pros can make them fly,in formation. Mine can put on an airshow. .
