Occupation Actor Spouse Jenifer Wood (m. 1996) Role Film actor | Name Thomas Wood Years active 1988- present | |
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Education Carnegie Mellon University Parents Donna Wood, Thomas Mills Wood, Sr. Movies The Fugitive, US Marshals, Ulee's Gold, Under Siege, Bushwhacked Similar People Daniel Roebuck, Victor Nunez, Stuart Baird, Roy Huggins, Andrew Davis | ||
Thomas Mills Wood (born April 19, 1963) is an American film and television actor. He is usually credited as Tom Wood. He is known for his portrayal of police characters, especially Deputy Marshal Noah Newman in the 1993 film The Fugitive and its spinoff, the 1998 film U.S. Marshals.
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Early life
Wood was born in Long Beach, California, the son of Donna Wood, a finance professional, and Thomas Mills Wood, Sr., a variety performer and accountant. The recipient of a Disney Foundation Fellowship, Wood graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in drama and music.
Professional life
Beginning in 1988, Wood appeared in numerous television shows and over ten films including Ulee's Gold, Apollo 13, Under Siege, and Avalon. He worked for a variety of film directors including Andrew Davis, Ron Howard, Barry Levinson, Nora Ephron, and Victor Nuñez.
On Broadway, Wood starred with Jason Robards and Christopher Plummer in Harold Pinter's four-character No Man's Land and performed in off-Broadway productions starring opposite such actors as Laura Dern, Oliver Platt, and Kyle MacLachlan.
In 2005, Wood established an independent entertainment enterprise committed to fostering empowerment, creativity, and the appreciation of global cultures within the entertainment industry. This company engages in the creation, development, packaging, and promotion of film, television, music, and stage projects, both independently and through collaborations.