Thomas Purdy is an actor, known for The Wall (2016).
Thomas Purifoy is a director and writer, known for Is Genesis History? (2017), Samaritan (2006) and The Widow and Judge (2007).
Thomas Q. Jones is a captivating force on and off the field. While best known as an unstoppable all-time leading running back that played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL), Jones has turned his post-NFL focus to the world of acting in both film and television, and the world of technology as the Chief Executive Officer of the mobile application developer, Castar Applications, Inc. In film, Jones headlined the independent film, "Runaway Island," alongside Lorraine Toussaint and Aisha Hinds. He filmed "Straight Outta Compton," the feature film based on the lives and careers of the hip-hop group, N.W.A. He shared a memorable scene with Paul Giamatti. The film opened on August 14, 2015, and debuted in the number one box office position, and remained in the top position for three consecutive weeks. In 2016, Jones is both a producer and actor in upcoming screen adaptation of the graphic novel, "Loyalty," with Lucien Laviscount, as well as an actor in the independent short film project, "Love and The Line," and the innovative independent feature length film, "9 Rides," shot entirely using 4K video with an iPhone 6s. In television, Jones guest-starred in Seasons 2 and 3 of the BET hit drama series, "Being Mary Jane," in a multi-episode arc as "Brandon 'Cutty Buddy' Gibson," love interest to "Mary Jane Paul," played by award-winning actress, Gabrielle Union. On the TV ONE comedy series, "Born Again Virgin," Jones guest-starred as the irresistible commercial pilot, "Vince," a love interest to the series lead, Danielle Nicolet. He also appeared in featured roles in the acclaimed Showtime series "Shameless," and IFC's "Comedy Bang! Bang!" In technology, Jones developed his first mobile application through his company, Castar Applications, Inc. The launch application, Castar, is an iOS, Android and Windows social business application for creative, talented individuals to showcase their special skills, network with industry professionals, connect with targeted audiences and agents, grow and manage their fan base, and earn money. Jones plans to develop more mobile applications that enhance users' social media and e-commerce experiences. Drafted 7th overall in the 2000 NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals out of the University of Virginia, Jones went on to become one of the 25 all-time leading rushers in NFL history, with more than 10,000 rushing yards. In addition to the Arizona Cardinals, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, Chicago Bears and the Kansas City Chiefs, becoming an AFC Rushing Leader, a 2006 NFC champion, 2007 Super Bowl XLI player, and 2009 Pro-Bowl selection within his career. In 2010, Jones was nominated for "The Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year" award recognizing an NFL player for his excellence on and off the field. In 2017, Jones will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Jones grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA alongside five sisters, one brother, and his coal-miner parents. He collaborated with his parents to publish "Blessings from the Dust," a book inspired by the struggles the family endured coming from the poverty-stricken coal-mining camps of Virginia. A feature length film based on this book is in development. Jones received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology in three years from the University of Virginia and established the "Thomas Quinn Jones I Academic Scholarship" at his alma mater. Committed to helping the NFL evolve, upon his death, he committed to donating his brain for research to the Sports Legacy Institute which studies the link between high-impact sports and brain trauma. As a tribute to his twelve years in the NFL, he is also developing a documentary, "The NFL: The Gift or the Curse?" Jones splits his time between Los Angeles, CA and Miami, FL, with his dog and a hairless cat.
Born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, Southern California... graduated from Granada Hills High School... a graduate of CSUN (Political Science and American Government). Went on a treasure hunt in the Caribbean... got sick with dysentery and malaria... joined the US Coast Guard; went to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain during Desert Storm as a communications technician... finished a Master's Degree in Educational Technology at California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks... finished a Master's Degree in the Earth Sciences (Meteorology and Geology) at Mississippi State University... joined the US Navy... performed weather forecasts for the SEAL team in Coronado Island... taught US Navy personnel the subject of basic meteorology (Observer's Module)... joined the US Air Force, performing intelligence duties in the space sector (later to become the US Space Force)... served in Dallas, TX after 9/11... as well as Noble Eagle, Iraqi Freedom as an intelligence analyst... started a business repairing antique slot machines... incorporated a year later... retired from teaching math/science... wrote several science fiction adventure books: (The Teleporter I; Tornado Chaser; The Land Beyond Escape; The Hallway Mosaic; The Light in the Floor; Corridors of Mirrors; The Musical Equation; The Desalination Device, The Teleporter II, Beyond the Light In the Floor - Metamorphosis; The Long Delayed Echo)... act in TV, film and stage... write romantic poetry and songs, repair grandfather clocks and build cabinetry... perform voiceovers... play two pan flutes (22-pipe grand tenor and 27-pipe baritone)... play 38-string harp (Triplett Eclipse lever): A1 to C7... built, tuned and play a 36-string Celtic harp, C-major: C2 to C7... built, tuned and play a 22-string [steel] lyre: C3 to C6.
Thomas R. Burman was born on November 28, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is known for Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Scrooged (1988) and Nip/Tuck (2003). He has been married to Bari Dreiband-Burman since 1984. They have one child. He was previously married to Sandra Burman.
Thomas R. Clark is an actor, known for A Closer Walk with Thee (2017).
Thomas R. Clatterbuck is an actor, known for Torn Apart (2022), Trooper (2021) and Sound and Silence (2020).
Thomas R. Daly (Frank, Everybody Loves Whales) is a credited professional film actor, host and producer of the #1 rated Tom Randell's Daly Show on radio, and supports local theater groups through volunteering and financial support from the business technology company he founded in 1998 HiSpeed Gear!. Mr. Daly volunteered to be the first recruit for a newly formed United States Marine Corps Recon unit based in Alaska. During his service Mr. Daly earned his Master Parachutist "Gold Wings", US Navy "SCUBA Bubble," WSSI rating, as well as his primary job of Field Radio Operator/ Communications Chief. During his service he represented Alaska at the Special Forces International Parachute Competition held annually in Rhode Island. Mr. Daly was born in the Anchorage and lived in several bush communities before his family settled in Anchorage, Alaska. During his senior year at East Anchorage High School Tom was voted President of the state wide Thespian Society. Tom Daly is happily married to his wife of 24 years Mary and has two daughters, Austin and Shelby.
Thomas R. Martin grew up in Miami Florida and is the youngest of 4 children. He first developed his craft by being the class clown and went on to graduate Florida State University School of Theater. His first professional acting gig was playing the son of the late Roy Scheider in an episode of SeaQuest 2032. He resides in Burbank California with his lovely wife Holly Martin and is a self proclaimed Renaissance man. Besides making a living as an actor, he's also an accomplished Writer, Director, Portrait Photographer, Musician, Oil Painter and avid gardener. If he were not in the entertainment business he would probably tell you he would love to be a astrophysicist. He loves studying the Universe and how it all works. He is also still little upset that Pluto was downgraded to Dwarf Planet, so he named his cat after it.
Dr. Tom Paradise is a Geography, Geosciences, and Cartography Professor at the University of Arkansas, and the Director of the King Fahd Center for Middle East Studies. He comes from a diverse background in the environmental sciences, cartography/GIS, architectural and stone conservation, cultural heritage management, and Middle East and North Africa geography. Having researched the unique, decaying architecture of Petra, Jordan since 1990, he has published more than sixty articles, chapters, and books on Petra and continues to advise foreign agencies on cultural heritage management, stone architectural deterioration, and Middle Eastern and North African architecture. The University of Arkansas' Petra Project is the longest running research agenda of its kind in Petra, Jordan. His expertise on stone architectural deterioration has been requested by countries across the Mediterranean and Middle East, including Italy, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Vatican City, and Jordan. In addition, he is a script and graphics consultant to a number of documentary production companies including Nova (PBS), Discovery, and Smithsonian Channels. Professor Paradise has taught abroad at Universities in Rome, Venice, Amman, as well as in the US in Georgia, Hawai'i, Arizona, and California. He has lived in Rome, Amman, San Francisco, and Hawaii, and lives in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Mendocino, California (2017)