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Tom Towles Biography

Birth Name:Thomas Towles

Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Made his screen acting debut in the film "Dog Day Afternoon" in 1975
  • Appeared in several films directed by Rob Zombie, including "House of 1000 Corpses," "The Devil's Rejects" and 2007's "Halloween․"
  • Best known for playing Harry Cooper in the 1990 remake of "Night of the Living Dead" and Otis in "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer․"
  • His character Otis in "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" was based on real-life serial killer Ottis Toole, who killed the son of "America's Most Wanted" creator John Walsh

Awards

  • 1991Chainsaw Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 1991Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated