Tom Pelphrey

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Tom Pelphrey born?July 28, 1982
2. Where was Tom Pelphrey born?New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
3. What is the film appearances?Mank, American Murderer
4. What is the major awards?Two Daytime Emmy Awards for Guiding Light
5. Who is Tom Pelphrey?Tom Pelphrey is an American actor who has played many different characters on TV and in movies. He started on the soap opera Guiding Light and has since appeared in shows like Banshee, Iron Fist, and Ozark.
6. What was Tom Pelphrey's first big TV role?His first major role was as Jonathan Randall on the CBS soap opera Guiding Light. This role helped him win two Daytime Emmy Awards.

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