Birth Place: Dayton, OH, USA
Tom Aldredge was a prolific American actor who appeared in numerous Broadway productions throughout his career. Born in Dayton, Ohio in 1928, Aldredge began his acting career in the 1950s, performing in various regional theater productions before making his Broadway debut in 1959 in the play "The Nervous Set."
Over the course of his career, Aldredge appeared in over 30 Broadway productions, earning critical acclaim for his performances. He received Tony Award nominations for his work in "Sticks and Bones," "On Golden Pond," and "Twentieth Century," among others.
One of Aldredge's most notable Broadway roles was as the Narrator/Mysterious Man in Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods." He originated the role in the 1987 production and reprised it in the 2002 revival, earning a Tony Award nomination for both performances.
In addition to his work on stage, Aldredge also appeared in numerous films and television shows. He had a recurring role on the hit TV series "The Sopranos," playing Hugh DeAngelis, the father-in-law of the show's protagonist, Tony Soprano. He also appeared in films such as "The Electric Horseman," "The Seduction of Joe Tynan," and "Cold Mountain."
Aldredge was known for his versatility as an actor, seamlessly transitioning between comedic and dramatic roles. He was also a skilled character actor, able to bring depth and nuance to even the smallest of roles.
Throughout his career, Aldredge remained dedicated to the theater, often returning to Broadway after stints in film and television. He was a beloved figure in the theater community, known for his generosity and kindness to his fellow actors.
Sadly, Aldredge passed away in 2011 at the age of 83. His legacy lives on through the many performances he gave throughout his career, both on stage and on screen. He will be remembered as one of the great character actors of his generation, a true master of his craft.
Tom Aldredge, Twentieth Century
Tom AldredgeIncommunicado
Tom Aldredge, Passion
Tom Aldredge, The Little Foxes
Tom Aldredge, On Golden Pond
Tom Aldredge , Where's Charley?
Tom Aldredge, Sticks and Bones
Tom Aldredge, Sticks and Bones
Tom AldredgeMeasure for Measure
Tom AldredgeStock Up on Pepper Cause Turkey's Going to War
Tom Aldredge has appeared on Broadway in 28 shows.
Tom Aldredge has not appeared in the West End.
Tom Aldredge has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including: - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Twentieth Century - Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Incommunicado - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Passion - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Little Foxes - Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for On Golden Pond - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Where's Charley? - Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Sticks and Bones - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sticks and Bones - Performance (Obie Awards) for Measure for Measure - Performance (Obie Awards) for Stock Up on Pepper Cause Turkey's Going to War
Tom Aldredge won the following awards: - Outstanding Performance (Drama Desk Awards) for Sticks and Bones - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Sticks and Bones - Performance (Obie Awards) for Measure for Measure - Performance (Obie Awards) for Stock Up on Pepper Cause Turkey's Going to War.
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