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Tom Berenger: Biography

Tom Berenger

Birth Name: Thomas Michael Moore
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 05/31/1949, Gemini
Profession: Actor; producer

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Tom Berenger Fast Facts:

Originally intended to study journalism in college, but switched majors after auditioning for a student production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf on a bet and scoring the lead role.
First major movie role was in 1977's Looking for Mr. Goodbar, where he portrayed a psychopathic murderer named Gary Cooper White.
Dislikes the Hollywood scene and decided to move to Beaufort, SC, after shooting 1983's The Big Chill there.
Played Don, a plumber who wins Kirstie Alley's heart in the final episodes of Cheers.
In March 2011, was honored with a Career Achievement Award at the Gasparilla International Film Festival in Tampa.

Tom Berenger Relationships:
Patrick Berenger - Son
Shiloh Berenger - Daughter
Lisa Williams - Ex-wife
Patricia Alvaran - Wife
Scout Riley Berenger - Daughter
Chloe Berenger - Daughter
Allison Berenger - Daughter
Barbara Wilson - Ex-wife
Chelsea Berenger - Daughter
Tom Berenger Awards:
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1986 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Winner
College:
University of Missouri-Columbia, Colombia, MO (BA in Speech and Dramatic Arts, 1971)

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Hatfields & McCoys, Matt Barr, Tom Berenger Chris Large/History

Hatfields & McCoys, Tom Berenger Chris Large/History

Hatfields & McCoys, Tom Berenger Chris Large/History

Hatfields & McCoys, Christopher Hatherall, Noah Taylor, Tom Berenger, Greg Patmore, Noel Fisher, Damian O’Hare, Boyd Holbrook, Sarah Parish, Kevin Costner, Powers Boothe, Matt Barr Chris Large/History

october road, Warren Christie, Slade Pearce, Laura Prepon, Brad William Henke, Bryan Greenberg, Evan Jones, Jay Paulson, Geoff Stults, Odette Yutsman and Tom Berenger Bob D'Amico/ABC

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