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Biography: Tom Berenger [Top] Tom Berenger is a American actor known mainly for his roles in action films. Berenger was born Thomas Michael Moore in Chicago, Illinois. He studied journalism at the University of Missouri, but decided to seek an acting career following his graduation. He worked first in regional theatre & moved to New York City in the 1970s. He worked in soap operas & had a starring role on One Life to Live. Berengers film debut was the lead in Rush It, an independent film now mostly forgotten except for its cast members who went on to greater renown. In 1977, Berenger had a small but noticeable role as a murderer in Looking for Mr. Goodbar. The Early Days, a role he got in part because of his resemblance to Paul Newman, who played the character in Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid. These early roles highlight Berengers ability to play both villains & heroes. Berengers film career peaked in the 1980s starting with The Big Chill. In 1986, he received an Academy Award nomination for his portrayal of the sociopathic Sgt. Barnes in Platoon.
Posters Of Tom BerengerEditors Choice: Sniper 3, Sniper 2, True Blue, Cutaway, Shadow Of Doubt, A Murder Of Crows, Last Of The Dogmen, Gettysburg, View DVDology Additional Articles & Resources: [Top] Tom Berenger: | IMDB Filmography | Wikipedia Article * |
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