Tom Shanley (full name Thomas Lee Shanley) is an American film and theater actor, screenwriter and producer. He starred in many popular projects: Castle, Dexter, Ambulance, Naval Police: Special Department, Think Like a Criminal, Courage in Battle, Graceland, SWAT: Special Forces of the City of Angels.
In the creative biography of the actor, about 70 roles in television and film projects. In 2006, Shanley acted as executive producer and one of the screenwriters of the crime thriller "Simple Dealer." He has another script ready - "Head High", which he wrote with his friend John Lindstrom.
Shanley often appears on the screen as a guest star in popular television series, including: Dexter, CSI: Crime Scene New York, CSI: Miami, Forgotten, Traceless.
Facts from the biography
Tom was born in the United States in the spring of 1961 in an ordinary family. His parents were not related to art. They tried to give the boy an excellent upbringing and hoped that his son would get a good education, build a career in business. When Tom expressed a desire to become an actor, the family did not approve of his decision and tried to dissuade his son from a rash act. But Shanley was increasingly attracted to creativity. In the end, he realized that he wanted to devote his future life to the acting profession.
Interest in the theater came from Tom in his school years. When he was 13 years old, the boy took part in the musical production of the local theater, playing a small role as a chorus. After 2 years, he again received a role in the play, but already more significant.
One of the theater’s leading actresses once asked the young man if he ever thought about becoming an actor. After that, Tom thought for a long time about her words and soon realized that he was really drawn to the stage, he wanted to continue to work in the theater.
After completing his primary education, Shanley entered the USC College of Dramatic Art. Soon he received his first television role in the TV series "Yellow Rose". From that moment, Tom began his professional acting career in theater and cinema.
Creative career
After college, Shanley studied acting with famous actors: W. Chase, S. Adrel, W. Handman, R. London. He played on stage in many theatrical productions. He worked at the Cast Theater, Colony Theater, participated in the Shakespeare Festival, playing the role of Mark Anthony in the play "Julius Caesar".
Among the television works, Shanley is worth noting his roles in such famous projects as: Dynasty, T.J. Hooker, She wrote the murder, Too beautiful to die, Rescuers Malibu, Silk nets, Merlot Place, Apostate, Virus, Ambulance, Touch of an Angel, Military Law Service, Poltergeist: Legacy, Courage in Battle, Conspiracy Theory, Charmed ", " Without a trace ", " Snoop ", " Think like a criminal, "" Dexter ", " Castle ", " Forgotten ", " Outlaw ", " Hawaii 5.0 ", " Better Life ", " Graceland ", " Marine Police: New Orleans, SWAT: Spe called City of Angels ", " CSI: Crime Scene Investigation New York ", " CSI: Miami."
