The profession of an actor does not guarantee a person a long life and prosperity. To achieve this goal, additional conditions are necessary. The fate of the American film actor Tom Willard serves as a clear illustration.
Starting conditions
Tom Willard gained fame as an actor who starred in the series. Every day he appeared on the TV screen. And even if these were not the main roles, his charming appearance attracted attention and was remembered by the audience.
In a brief biography of the actor, it is noted that he was born on November 19, 1953 in a family of representatives of the middle class. Parents at that moment lived on one of the Hawaiian islands. My father worked as a photographer in an advertising agency. Mother taught at a school for children with developmental delays. In the house where the baby was born, the sister and twin brothers were already growing up. After a year and a half, the husband and wife moved to a small village near New York. Here Tom began his studies at a private college of liberal arts, where he taught the basics of acting.
Professional activity
Already in college, Tom showed amazing reincarnation abilities. He played a variety of roles in educational plays. He was repeatedly invited to television as an active extras. After graduating from college, Willard decided to get a specialized education at the Institute of Theater and Cinema, founded by Lee Strasberg. After college, Tom tried to play in Broadway performances. It turned out well with him, but he could not earn decent money. But he was noticed by the producers of many film companies and entered into their catalogs.
In the early 80s, Willard moved to Los Angeles, where he was invited to participate in the filming of the horror film "Parasite". After a short pause, the actor was invited to star in the TV series "We Did It." For almost a year, the series was broadcast on the channels of the National Broadcasting Company. The actor’s creativity was appreciated by both the audience and critics. After this project, Tom brilliantly played his role in the comedy "One Crazy Summer." Then the actor appeared before the audience in the military drama "Pass of Broken Hearts".