Tom Berenger Biography
Tom Berenger is an American actor who was born on May 31, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, the United States as Thomas Michael Moore. Tom was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Staff Sergeant Bob Barnes in Platoon (1986). Tom is also known for playing Jake Taylor in the Major League films and Thomas Beckett in the Sniper films.
Other films Tom appeared in include Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), The Dogs of War (1980), The Big Chill (1983), Eddie and the Cruisers (1983), Betrayed (1988), The Field (1990), Gettysburg (1993), The Substitute (1996), One Man’s Hero (1999), Training Day (2001), as well as Inception (2010).
Tom won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie for his performance as Jim Vance in the 2012 miniseries Hatfields & McCoys.
10 Quick Facts About Tom Berenger
- Name: Tom Berenger
- Age: 72
- Birthday: May 31
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m)
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under review
- Net worth: Between $3 and $4 million
Tom Berenger Age
Tom is 72 years old as of 2021, he was born on May 31, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States as Thomas Michael Moore. He celebrates his birthday on May 31 every year, and his birth sign is Gemini.
Tom Berenger Height
Tom stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall
Tom Berenger Weight
Tom has a weight of 78 Kgs (172 Ibs).
Tom Berenger Education
Tom went to Rich East High School in Park Forest, Illinois where he graduated in 1967. He also went to the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri where he studied journalism and graduated in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Tom Berenger Family
Tom was born to a Roman Catholic family of Irish ancestry with his great-grandfather and grandmother settling in Chicago. His father was a printer for the Chicago Sun-Times and also a traveling salesman. He has a sister called Susan. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Tom’s parents is still unclear. We will update this section once this information is available.
Tom Berenger Wife
Tom has been married four times. Tom is currently married to his beloved wife Laura Moretti. The couple tied the knot in September 2012. He was married to Barbara Wilson (from 1976 to 1984) whom they bore two children namely: Allison Moore (born 1977) and Patrick Moore (born 1979). Tom later got married to Lisa Williams (from 1986 to 1997) whom they were blessed with three daughters namely Chelsea Moore (born 1986), Chloe Moore (born 1988), and Shiloh Moore (born in 1993). From 1998 to 2011, he was married to Patricia Alvaran whom he had a daughter called Scout Moore.
Tom Berenger Salary
Tom earns an estimated annual salary of $3-4 Million USD. If there are any adjustments to these figures, we will keep you updated.
Tom Berenger Net Worth
Tom has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a television and motion picture actor, flight attendant, and screenwriter. Through his various sources of income, Tom has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Tom Berenger Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Tom Berenger.
Tom Berenger Wiki
- Full Names: Thomas Michael Moore.
- Popular As: American actor
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Television and motion picture actor, flight attendant, and screenwriter.
- Nationality: American.
- Race / Ethnicity: White.
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
Tom Berenger Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 72 years old as of 2021.
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini.
- Date of Birth: May 31, 1949
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, in the United States.
- Birthday: May 31, every year
Tom Berenger Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall
- Weight: 78 Kgs (172 Ibs).
- Eye Color: Brown.
- Hair Color: Grey.
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Tom Berenger Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Not Known
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Susan Moore.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Laura Moretti (m. 2012).
- Children: Sons ( Patrick Moore (born 1979)) Daughter(s) (Allison Moore (born 1977). Chelsea Moore (born 1986), Chloe Moore (born 1988), Shiloh Moore (born in 1993), and Scout Moore).
Tom Berenger Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $8 million dollars
- Salary: Between $3-4 Million USD.
- Source of Income: Television and motion picture actor, flight attendant, and screenwriter.
Tom Berenger House and Cars
- Place of living: Vancouver and Beaufort, South Carolina, USA.
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Tom Berenger Acting
Tom was involved in soap operas and also played leading roles in One Life to Live. Berenger was involved in soap operas and was playing a leading role in One Life to Live. His debut feature film was the lead in Rush It (1976). In 1977, in Looking for Mr. Goodbar, Tom played the role of a murderer. He had a starring role for Avco-Embassy Pictures in In Praise of Older Women in 1978.
He played Butch Cassidy’s role in Butch and Sundance in 1979: The Early Years, a role he played in part due to his similarity to Paul Newman, who played the character in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969). Those early roles show the potential of Berenger to play both villains and heroes.
In the 1980s, Tom starred in films like The Big Chill (1983), Someone to Watch Over Me (1987), and Major League (1989). He was awarded an Academy Award nomination in 1986 for his SSG depiction. Tom also appeared in the mini-series version of Stephen King’s Nightmares & Dreamscapes is a well-known author who discovers the warped painting he recently purchased is alive with drawings of his imminent doom in “The Road Virus Heads North.” Nevertheless, he also starred in the dramatic thriller Breaking Point in December 2009.
Tom Berenger Platoon
Tom starred in the film, Platoon as Staff Sergeant Bob Barnes. Platoon is a 1986 war film written. It is the first film of a trilogy of Vietnam War films directed by Stone. The film, based on Stone’s experience from the war, follows a U.S. Army volunteer (Sheen) serving in Vietnam while his Platoon Sergeant and his Squad Leader (Berenger and Dafoe) argue over the morality in the platoon and the conduct of the war.
Tom Berenger Inception
Tom starred in Inception as Peter Browning. The movie is all about the process, about fighting our way through enveloping sheets of reality and dream, reality within dreams, dreams without reality. It’s a breathtaking juggling act, and Nolan may have considered his “Memento” (2000) a warm-up; he apparently started this screenplay while filming that one
Tom Berenger Major League
Tom starred in the film Major League as Jake Taylor. Major League is a 1989 American sports comedy film produced by Chris Chesser and Irby Smith, written and directed by David S. Ward, that stars Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Wesley Snipes, James Gammon, Bob Uecker, Rene Russo, Dennis Haysbert, and Corbin Bernsen.
Tom Berenger Gettysburg
Tom also starred in the film Gettysburg as Lieutenant General James Longstreet. Gettysburg is a 1993 American epic war film about the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War. Written and directed by Ronald F. Maxwell, the film was adapted from the 1974 historical novel The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara.
Tom Berenger Training Day
Tom starred in the film Training Day as Detective Stanley ‘Stan’ Gursky. Training Day is a 2001 American crime thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by David Ayer.
Tom Berenger TV shows
- 2017- Training Day as Stan Gursky
- 2014-Hawaii Five-0 as Eddie Williams (Danno’s father)
- 2013–2015-Major Crimes as Jackson Raydor
- 2012-Hatfields & McCoys as Jim Vance
- 2007–2008- October Road as The Commander
- 2005-Into the West as Colonel J. Chivington
- 2003-Third Watch as Aaron Noble
- Peacemakers as Marshal Jared Stone
- 2002-Ally McBeal as Harrison Wyatt
- 2000-Law & Order as Dean Tyler
- 1993-Cheers as Don Santry
- 1986-If Tomorrow Comes as Jeff Stevens
- 1979-Flesh & Blood as Bobby Fallon
- 1975–1976- One Life to Live as Tim Siegel
Tom Berenger Movies
- 1st Born as Jefferson Tucker
- Supervised as Ray
- Cops and Robbers
- Sniper: Ultimate Kill as Thomas Beckett
- Gone Are the Days as Will
- American Dresser as John Moore
- Wunderland as Major McCulley
- Sniper: Legacy as Thomas Beckett
- Reach Me as Teddy
- Bad Country as Latin
- Lonesome Dove Church as John Shepherd
- Brake as Agent Ben Reynolds
- War Flowers as General McIntire
- Fighting to Forgive as General McIntire
Frequently Asked Question About Tom Berenger
Who is Tom Berenger?
Tom is an American actor who was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Staff Sergeant Bob Barnes in Platoon (1986). Tom is also known for playing Jake Taylor in the Major League films and Thomas Beckett in the Sniper films.
How old is Tom Berenger?
Tom is 72 years old as of 2021, he was born on May 31, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, in the United States as Thomas Michael Moore.
How tall is Tom Berenger?
Tom stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) tall
Is Tom Berenger married?
Tom has been married four times. Tom is currently married to his beloved wife Laura Moretti. The couple tied the knot in September 2012.
How much is Tom Berenger worth?
Tom has an estimated net worth of $8 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a television and motion picture actor, flight attendant, and screenwriter.
How much does Tom Berenger make?
Tom earns an estimated annual salary of $3-4 Million USD. If there are any adjustments to these figures, we will keep you updated.
Is Tom Berenger dead or alive?
Tom is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where does Tom Berenger live?
Tom is a resident of Vancouver and Beaufort, South Carolina, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Does Tom Berenger have a son?
Tom has a son called Patrick Moore.
Did Tom Berenger serve in the military?
Tom received an Oscar nomination for his role as a battle-scarred sergeant in Platoon (1986).
Does Tom Berenger have a scar?
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