Tom Sizemore (full name Thomas Edward) is an American actor, nominee for the Saturn, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Awards. He became famous for his roles in the films: "Natural Born Killers", "Saving Private Ryan", "Fight", "Twin Peaks", "Southland".
The creative biography of Sizemore began with performances on the theatrical stage. He played on Broadway in famous musicals, then worked at the Ensemble Studio Theater in New York. In the late 1980s, Sizemore entered the film industry. Today the actor has more than two hundred and fifty roles in television and film projects.
Tom is interested in music. During his student years, he repeatedly performed on stage in musical performances and at concerts. Later he became the lead singer of the rock band Day 8, formed in 2002 by Hollywood actors.
Sizemore is one of the most famous actors in Hollywood. Its popularity peaked in the 1990s. Even today, Tom is one of the most sought-after film actors working with the leading directors of Hollywood.
Biography facts
The future actor was born in the fall of 1961 in America. His father was a lawyer and professor at the university. Mom worked in a state structure responsible for the observance of citizens' rights. Tom has two brothers. The eldest is named Aaron, the youngest is Paul.
Since childhood, Tom was very fond of cinema. He liked action movies where he admired tough guys. The boy dreamed that someday he would also play the same roles and become famous all over the world.
After completing his primary education, Tom went to college at Wayne University. He then continued his studies at Temple University, graduating with a master's degree in theater arts.
Creative way
After graduation, Tom went to New York and entered the theater service. At first, he played only small roles. Money for life was sorely lacking, so the young man had to look for work. For some time he worked as a waiter and bartender in small restaurants and the World Trade Center.
After working on the stage of several theaters and performing several times on Broadway, Tom went to a film studio to start a career in cinema.
Sizemore got his first roles in the late 1980s. He quickly gained popularity, despite the fact that he played mostly supporting roles. Tom got the characters of the tough guys that he liked so much as a child. He has starred in the following films: Jammer, Sudden Awakening, Born on the Fourth of July, Blue Steel, Flight of the Intruder, Guilty of Suspicion, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Cowboy, Passenger 57 …
In the 1990s, Sizemore was at the height of its popularity. He starred in several films a year, became recognizable and loved by viewers all over the world.
Tom dreamed of working with the famous Quentin Tarantino and auditioned for the role in his film Reservoir Dogs. But, to my great disappointment, it did not pass. The character named Mr. Pink was played by Tom Buscemi.
Only a few years later, Sizemore managed to work with Tarantino. He played in the films True Love and Natural Born Killers.
One of the most successful roles Sizemore received in the film "Relic". The film "earned" high marks from viewers and film critics, for some time topped the list of the highest-grossing films.
Among the further acting work of Sizemore, it is worth noting the projects: "Saving Private Ryan", "Skirmish", "Raising the Dead", "Pearl Harbor", "Black Hawk Down", "Hawaii 5.0", "Clash", "Red Road", " Southland "," Lucifer ".
Personal life
In the life of Sizemore there was a rather difficult period associated with drug addiction. He underwent long-term rehabilitation. He owes his salvation to the actor and friend Robert De Niro, who literally sent Tom for treatment by force.
Sizemore's family life was not very successful. He married actress Maeve Quinlan in 1996. Three years later, his wife filed for divorce. The reason for the separation was her husband's drug addiction.
In the 2000s, Sizemore began dating Janelle McIntyre. The romantic relationship lasted for several years, but it never came to an official marriage. In 2005, the couple had twin boys: Jaden and Jagger.
