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Thom Christopher | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 5, 1940 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 5, 2024 (aged 84) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1972–2017 |
| Spouse |
Judith Leverone
(m. 1971; died 2019) |
Thom Christopher (October 5, 1940 – December 5, 2024) was an American actor.
Life and career
[edit]Christopher attended Ithaca College and studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse.[2]
He was best known for his portrayal of villainous upstate Pennsylvania mob boss Carlo Hesser (1990–1992, 1996–1997, 2005, 2006, 2008) on the ABC soap opera, One Life to Live[3][4] He also portrayed Hesser's meek twin Mortimer Bern (1992–1993, 1997).[4] He is also known for playing Hawk, a half-man, half-bird warrior in the second season of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century in 1981.[5]
Christopher also had roles on soap operas such as Loving and Guiding Light. He created the role of Noel Douglas on the CBS soap opera The Edge of Night.
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- 1980: S*H*E as Eddie Bronzi
- 1983: Space Raiders as "Flightplan"
- 1985: Wizards of the Lost Kingdom as Shurka
- 1988: Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell as Troxartas (V)
- 2003: Nola as Niles Sterling
Television
[edit]- 1974: The Edge of Night as Noel Douglas #1
- 1975: Cannon, episode "The Hero"
- 1978: The Eddie Capra Mysteries, episode "The Two-Million-Dollar Stowaway" as Eugene Meriwether Smith
- 1981: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as "Hawk"
- 1983: Simon & Simon - "All Your Favourite Games" as Sid Castle - S03 E12
- 1984: T. J. Hooker - "Too Late for Love" as Harry Cort and "Death Strip" as Paul Gavin
- 1987: Simon & Simon** - "Lost Lady" as Gary Radcliffe - S6 E21
- 1987–1989: Murder, She Wrote - "Trouble in Eden" as Reverend Willard Manchester and "Appointment in Athens" as Dimitri Popadopalous
- 1990–2008: One Life to Live as Carlo Hesser / Mortimer Bern
- 2000–2004: Law & Order- "Stiff" as Dr. Bertram Stokes and "Caviar Emptor" as Alferandi Dilmanian
- 1993–1994: Loving as Dante Partou / Joe Young
- 1999–2002: Guiding Light as Colonel Dax
Video games
[edit]- 2003: Cyberchase: Castleblanca Quest as The Hacker
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Noël Coward in Two Keys | Felix | Ethel Barrymore Theater, Broadway | [8][9] |
| 1977 | Caesar and Cleopatra | Apollodorus | Palace Theatre, Broadway | [10] |
| 1989 | The Investigation of the Murder in El Salvador | D'Costa | New York Theatre Workshop, Off-Broadway | [11] |
| 1994 | The Triumph of Love | Hermocrate | Classic Stage Company, Off-Broadway | [12] |
| 1997 | The Changeling | performer | Theatre at St. Clement's, Off-Broadway | [13] |
| 1997 | Stevie Wants To Play The Blues | Ernest | Williamstown Theatre Festival, Massachusetts | [14][15] |
| 2000 | Night Blooming Jasmine | Michael Hernick | TriBeCa Playhouse, Off-Broadway | [16] |
| 2008 | Another Vermeer | Dr. Abraham Bredius | Abingdon Theater Company, Off-Broadway | [17] |
Awards
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AACTA Awards | 1973-74 | Theatre World Award | Noel Coward in Two Keys[18] | Won |
| Daytime Emmy Awards | 1992 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | One Life to Live[4] | Won |
| 1993 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | One Life to Live | Nominated | |
| 1993 | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | Loving | Nominated | |
| Soap Opera Digest Awards | 1992 | Outstanding Villain: Daytime | One Life to Live | Nominated |
| 1993 | Outstanding Supporting Actor | One Life to Live | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Judith Christoper Obituary". Boston Globe. Retrieved 14 February 2020.
- ↑ Willis, John; Lynch, Tom, eds. (1995). "Christopher, Thom". John Willis Theatre World 1992-1993 Season Volume 49. Applause Theatre Book Publishers. p. 193. ISBN 9781557832047. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
- ↑ Moore, Julia (December 6, 2024). "Thom Christopher, One Life to Live Star, Dies at 84: 'He Was Always a Gentleman'". People. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Hart, Marla (8 October 1992). "Actor Thom Christopher Has 2 Lives To Live". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 3 November 2017.
- ↑ Phillips, Mark; Garcia, Frank (2014). Science Fiction Television Series: Episode Guides, Histories, and Casts and Credits for 62 Prime-Time Shows, 1959 through 1989. McFarland. ISBN 9781476610306. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ↑ "Thom Christopher Dies at 84". Soap Opera News. 6 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike (2024-12-06). "Thom Christopher, 'One Life to Live' Actor, Dies at 84". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- ↑ Barnes, Clive (1 March 1974). "Stage: Hume Cronyn Dances Through 'Coward in Two Keys'". New York Times. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ "Noël Coward in Two Keys – Broadway Play – Original". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League LLC. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ Barnes, Clive (25 February 1977). "Stage: Shaw's 'Caesar and Cleopatra'". New York Times. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ Gussow, Mel (23 May 1989). "Review/Theater; Fiddling While a Rome of Our Time Burns". New York Times. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ Richards, David (7 April 1994). "Review/Theater; A Marivaux Comedy On the Effects of Love". New York Times. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ "STOLEN BY THE STAGE MANAGERS 'CHANGELING' THRILLS BY DESIGN, NO MORE". New York Daily News. 4 March 1997. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ "Stevie Wants to Play the Blues". Williamstown Theatre Festival. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ Lefkowitz, David; Glaser, Blair (10 July 1997). "Williamstown Reaches Dead End, July 10". Playbill. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ Van Gelder, Lawrence (18 February 2000). "THEATER REVIEW; Star-Crossed in Israel, Like a West Bank Story". New York Times. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ Blankenship, Mark (6 April 2008). "Another Vermeer". Variety. Retrieved 7 September 2024.
- ↑ "Theatre World Award Recipients". Retrieved 18 July 2017.
External links
[edit]- Thom Christopher at IMDb
- Thom Christopher discography at Discogs
- 1940 births
- 2024 deaths
- American male stage actors
- American male film actors
- American male television actors
- American male soap opera actors
- Daytime Emmy Award winners
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series winners
- Male actors from New York (state)
- People from Jackson Heights, Queens
- Ithaca College alumni