Tom Sizemore is an American actor and producer who has worked in both the film and television industries. He is well-known for his acclaimed supporting roles in films such as ‘Black Hawk Down’ and ‘Pearl Harbor.’
Tom Sizemore Biography
Tom Edward Sizemore Jr. also known as Tom Sizemore, was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 29, 1961, to Judith (a member of the Detroit Ombudsman) and Thomas Edward Sizemore Sr (lawyer and philosophy professor). The family was all Roman Catholic. He is of French and Native American descent. Tom attended Utica High School (for his ninth grade), Austin Catholic Preparatory (for his tenth and eleventh grades), and Bishop Gallagher (for his 12th).
He then attended Michigan State University and Wayne State University before earning his master’s degree in theatre from Temple University. He relocated to New York City to pursue his acting dreams. Tom had been under the influence of drugs and was heavily addicted since the age of 15. In 1996, he married Maeve Quinlan, a Hollywood actress. They divorced soon after because of Tom’s drug use in 1999. He has even been charged with assault and abuse against one of his ex-girlfriends, Heidi Fleiss, while under the influence of drugs. He was sentenced to seven months in prison and was even subjected to four months of drug treatment after failing drug tests on multiple occasions while on probation. Tom and Janelle McIntire welcomed twins Jagger and Jayden in July 2005.
Tom Sizemore Age, Height, Weight
Tom Sizemore was born on November 29, 1961, and is 62 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.8 m, and he weighs 82 kg.
Career
Throughout his career, Tom Sizemore has played numerous supporting roles in films such as ‘Born on the Fourth of July,’ ‘Harley Davidson and Marlboro Man,’ ‘Strange Days,’ ‘True Romance,’ ‘Red Planet,’ ‘Passenger 57,’ ‘Natural Born Killers,’ ‘Saving Private Ryan,’ ‘Pearl Harbor,’ ‘Heat,’ ‘Black Hawk Down,’ He also provided the voice of Sonny Forelli in the video game ‘Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.’ Tom Sizemore was featured as a patient-cum-cast member on the third season of VH1’s reality TV series ‘Celebrity Rehab’ in 2010, while he was in rehabilitation for drug abuse.
He appeared on the show with his ex-girlfriend Heidi Fleiss, who was also a part of the series, and the situation was thankfully not strained. In terms of TV shows, he most recently appeared in ‘Twin Peaks (2017), a revival television series in which he played Anthony Sinclair. He has recently been embroiled in a number of controversies. He was convicted of domestic violence against his girlfriend in February 2017. ‘The Hollywood Reporter revealed again in November 2017 that Tom Sizemore was accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old artist on the set of ‘Born Killers.’
Tom Sizemore Achievements and Awards
- He received the Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Cast Performance for his performance in the film ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998).
- Nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Cast Performance in a Motion Picture for his role in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998).
- Nominated for a Golden Satellite Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture – Drama for his performance in ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998).
- Nominated for a Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Acting Ensemble in the film ‘Black Hawk Down’ (2001)
- Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for his performance in the television series ‘Witness Protection’ (1999).
Tom Sizemore’s Net Worth in 2024
Tom Sizemore has a net worth of $4 million as of February 2024. His fortune stems from his active acting career. Tom Sizemore is a celebrity surrounded by scandals. Even though his personal life is not idealistic, his acting career, whether on the big screen or on television, has undoubtedly been a shining one for him, and his consistent work in the acting industry has resulted in his considerable net worth.
