Tom was born in Rockford IL where he began working in the theatre at Rockford East High. He graduated from Brandeis University's professional Acting training program with his MFA before moving to L.A. and working on multiple episodes of "Days of Our Lives". In NYC he also made several appearances on "All My Children" and "As the World Turns". Tom also was a member of the original American cast of the A.R.T./Punchdrunk UK production "Sleep No More." Now dividing his time between Boston, NY, and Georgia, he has appeared regional theatre productions at Shakespeare & Co, Gloucester Stage, Mill Mountain Theatre, and the Vineyard Playhouse and hosts the video blog Spa Goblin. He is a published playwright and founding member of The Heretic Club a disruptive little theatre company.