Best Known For:The book The Case for Animal Rights
Breakthrough:Published The Case for Animal Rights, a foundational text for animal advocacy in 1983
10 Quick Facts About Tom Regan
- Full Name: Tom Regan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Famous Person
- Known For: the book The Case for Animal Rights
- Age: 87 years old
- Date of Birth: November 28, 1938
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Nancy Tirk
- Specialization: Academic / Educator

Tom Regan Age
Tom Regan is about 88 years old as of 2026. Tom Regan was born in 1938.
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Education
His educational background includes studies at Thiel College and University of Virginia.
- Thiel College
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Period: 1960
- University of Virginia
- Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Field of Study: Philosophy
- Period: 1966
Career & Work
Tom Regan's career includes professional roles with North Carolina State University.
Organization: North Carolina State University
Role: Professor of Philosophy
Period: 1967–2001
Details: Raleigh, NC
Rise to Fame
Tom Regan rose to prominence for his role for the book The Case for Animal Rights.
Notable Works
Notable works include The Case for Animal Rights.
Book
- Book: The Case for Animal Rights (Author, 1983)
Tom Regan Family & Relationships
Tom Regan is married to Nancy Tirk.
Lesser Known Facts
- Developed the influential philosophical concept of 'subject-of-a-life'.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Tom Regan
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Famous Person
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: November 28, 1938
- Age: 87
- Birthday: November 28
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Nancy Tirk
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment









