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Tom Arnold
Tom Arnold, born Thomas Duane Arnold on 1959-03-06 in Ottumwa, Iowa, is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer whose energetic screen presence and sharp comedic timing have made him a recognizable figure in Hollywood for over four decades. He first broke into the entertainment industry in the mid‑1980s, appearing in smaller television roles before gaining widespread attention when he joined the cast of the hit sitcom Roseanne in 1990, a partnership that also led to his marriage to the show's star, Roseanne Barr. Although the couple divorced in 1994, Arnold leveraged the exposure to launch a prolific career that spans film, television, and stage, starring in movies such as True Lies, The Faculty, and The Kid, and later producing and writing a variety of comedy projects. Throughout his career, Arnold has demonstrated a willingness to explore diverse genres, from family‑friendly fare like The Kid to darker, more satirical work such as his involvement in the cult classic Sling Blade. In addition to acting, he has taken on roles behind the camera, serving as an executive producer on several television series and developing scripts that showcase his distinctive brand of humor. Arnold’s personal life has often intersected with his professional pursuits; after his high‑profile marriage to Barr, he remarried in 2009 to Lainey Arnold, with whom he shares three children, adding to the total of six children he raises. Known for his outspoken advocacy on issues ranging from autism awareness to veterans’ support, Arnold frequently uses his platform to promote charitable causes, reflecting a commitment to philanthropy that complements his artistic endeavors. Despite occasional controversies, his resilience and adaptability have kept him relevant in an ever‑changing industry, and he continues to appear in new projects, confirming his status as a versatile and enduring talent in American entertainment.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Thomas Duane Arnold
Born: Ottumwa, Iowa, United States
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: March 6, 1959
Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Producer, Writer, Director
Years Active: 1985-present
Children: 6
Spouses: Roseanne Barr, Lainey Arnold
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Movies Featuring Tom Arnold
McHale's Navy
Saving Flora
Soul Plane
Hit and Run
Big Bully
Carpool
Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare
Nine Months
Madea's Witness Protection
Maximum Impact
Undercover Blues
Pulling Strings
3 Days with Dad
Hero
Dead Ant
The Kid & I
Endure
Boobs: An American Obsession
Kill Speed
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements
Last Call
The Bad Penny
Group Sex
Skott & Behr
Hard Breakers
Restitution
Walk a Mile in My Pradas
FRED 3: Camp Fred
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
All I Want for Christmas
A Christmas Wedding Tail
Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas
Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure
Hit & Run
Frank Zappa - Freak Jazz, Movie Madness & Another Mothers
Chilly Christmas
Underdog Kids
Beginner’s Guide to Sex
Christmas Trade
Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing
Undateable John
Ablaze
Dennis the Menace: Cruise Control
Children on Their Birthdays
I Ain’t Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth
Just 4 Kicks
Barely Legal
Three Wise Guys
Chasing Christmas
Homo Erectus
Three Stooges 75th Anniversary Special
Backfield in Motion
The Roseanne Barr Show
Palo Alto, CA
1 Interrogation
Cloud 9
High Holiday
MVP
A Wonderful Time of the Year
Ape vs Mecha Ape
Transmorphers: Mech Beasts
Cloud 9
The Woman Who Loved Elvis
The Stupids
Blue Ridge Fall
Welcome to Hollywood
Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Jackie’s Back!
Remarkable Power
Cheech & Chong Roasted
Buster & Chauncey’s Silent Night
A Prince and Pauper Christmas
The Good Witch of Christmas
Golf Punks
Abomination
Airplane 2025
Desert Fiends
A Marriage Made in Heaven
Adventures of the Naked Umbrella
The Jerk Theory
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Hollywood Hero
Dancing Outlaw II: Jesco Goes to Hollywood
Career Timeline
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2023
Ape vs Mecha Ape
Hamilton
Transmorphers: Mech Beasts
Brady
Abomination
The Alchemist
Adventures of the Naked Umbrella
Sheriff Buzz Clark
2022
MVP
Tom
A Wonderful Time of the Year
Alf Landon
A Prince and Pauper Christmas
Cushing
The Good Witch of Christmas
Frank
A Marriage Made in Heaven
Johnny Angel
2019
Saving Flora
Runyon
3 Days with Dad
Andy Mills
Dead Ant
Danny
Pegasus: Pony With a Broken Wing
Daniel Warren
Undateable John
Billy
Chris Farley: Anything for a Laugh
Christmas Scavenger Hunt
Carl
2014
Shelby: The Dog Who Saved Christmas
Doug the Dog Catcher
Frank Zappa - Freak Jazz, Movie Madness & Another Mothers
Self - Narrator
2012
Hit and Run
Madea's Witness Protection
Last Call
Gabe
FRED 3: Camp Fred
Floyd Spunkmeyer
Comedy Central Roast of Roseanne
Self
Hit & Run
Randy Anderson
Chilly Christmas
Quarterman
I Ain’t Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac
Self
2011
Color Me Obsessed: A Film About The Replacements
Self
Restitution
Tom Lipnity
Walk a Mile in My Pradas
Joe Bergers
A Christmas Wedding Tail
Pat
Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure
Beethoven
2010
Endure
Simon
Boobs: An American Obsession
Self
Kill Speed
Rhaynes
The Bad Penny
Frank
Group Sex
Herman
Skott & Behr
Hard Breakers
Harold
2008
Unstable Fables: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Mac Bear (voice)
Remarkable Power
Van Hagen
Cheech & Chong Roasted
Self
2002
Dennis the Menace: Cruise Control
Mr. George Wilson (voice)
Children on Their Birthdays
Lionel Quince
1999
Blue Ridge Fall
Walter Perkins
Jackie’s Back!
Marvin Pritz (Jackie's Former Manager)
Arnold Schwarzenegger: Hollywood Hero
Self
Dancing Outlaw II: Jesco Goes to Hollywood
Himself
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