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Tom SizemoreActor
Date of Birth: 29.11.1964
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Tom Sizemore
Childhood and YouthActor Tom Sizemore did not aspire to become an actor. His first theater experience was when his father invited him to a play, but the young boy ran out of the theater after the intermission. However, Tom's opinion changed after watching Martin Scorsese's film "Taxi Driver". He was fascinated by Robert De Niro's performance and joined the school theater club.
Tom Sizemore was born on November 29, 1961, in Detroit. He grew up in a religious family, with his father being a philosophy teacher and his mother serving as an ombudsman. He has French, Irish, Scottish, and Native American roots. Tom was raised by his grandmother and learned to read and write at an early age. He excelled in academics, particularly in mathematics. He idolized his father and enjoyed activities like playing cards and going to baseball games and the theater with his younger brother Aaron. Tom had a strong personality and was capable of standing up for himself, which made his peers fear him in school. He spent his early years in Corktown, a district of Detroit predominantly inhabited by factory workers. His uncle, who was a heroin user and dealer, did not hide his addiction from the family. Tom learned about the destructive habit at the age of nine but still enjoyed spending time with his relative. He discovered The Rolling Stones and learned about the existence of the hippie subculture through his uncle. One of their favorite pastimes was going to the cinema, and Tom collected photo cards of his favorite actors, read their biographies, and cut out newspaper articles that mentioned his idols.
Early Years
Tom Sizemore made his stage debut in high school and acted in amateur productions. After graduating, he enrolled in the University of Michigan and later continued his education at Wayne State University. The main campus of the university was the venue for Detroit's major cultural events, and Tom frequently visited the local movie theater. After completing his higher education, he moved to New York.
Film Career
Tom's first film role was in Oliver Stone's anti-war drama "Born on the Fourth of July," based on the biography of Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic. Although he had a minor role, he had the opportunity to work with Tom Cruise and Kyra Sedgwick. The film received numerous awards, including two Oscars, which propelled Tom Sizemore's career. He continued to play supporting roles in films such as "Point Break," "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man," "Natural Born Killers," and "Enemy of the State." The year 1995 was a success for the American actor as he appeared in Michael Mann's "Heat" and the cyberpunk film "Strange Days." However, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Staff Sergeant Michael Horvath in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster "Saving Private Ryan." Following his appearances primarily as detectives and gangsters, Tom transitioned to military films such as Michael Bay's "Pearl Harbor" and Ridley Scott's "Black Hawk Down." Notably, he won a Golden Globe award in 2000 for his role in the television series "Witness Protection." Despite his talent and success, Tom Sizemore faced numerous scandals due to his problems with alcohol and drugs. In the new millennium, he tried his hand at screenwriting and wrote the script for the action film "Asian Connection." His voice is familiar to fans of the popular video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, as he voiced the character of crime boss Sonny Forelli. Additionally, Tom played in a rock band.
Recent Years and Personal Life
In 2017, Tom Sizemore joined the cast of the revived series "Twin Peaks." Currently, the American actor continues to actively participate in the film industry, mainly in action and horror films. However, his recent films have not been commercially successful and have consistently underperformed at the box office. Throughout his career, Tom struggled with drug addiction, which negatively affected his personal life. He first tried marijuana at the age of 15 and fell into depression after his parents' divorce. His relationships with women were short-lived, including a brief fling with Elizabeth Hurley. In 1996, Tom married actress Maeve Quinlan, but their marriage lasted only three years. Maeve, a professional tennis player, did not want to live with a smoker or have children with him. She recalled their relationship with horror, mentioning numerous arguments in interviews. The Hollywood blockbuster actor also dated Janell McIntire. In 2005, his girlfriend gave birth to their twins. However, the arrival of their children did not change Tom's behavior, and he faced accusations of domestic violence, drug possession, and driving under the influence. He participated in reality shows to revive his career but was known as one of the most troublesome actors in Hollywood. He was often compared to Michael Madsen. Tom would sometimes show up to work intoxicated, and he was once expelled from the set of the film "Natural Born Killers" for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old actress. James Rosenthal recalled how difficult it was to prevent his colleagues from taking matters into their own hands. However, in 2020, the court dismissed the lawsuit against Tom, declaring him innocent.
Current Status
On February 19, 2023, Tom Sizemore was hospitalized with a brain aneurysm. During the day, he felt unwell and called for medical assistance, but no abnormalities were detected. At two o'clock in the morning, Tom suddenly felt worse, and his family once again called for emergency help. His manager, Charles Lago, assessed his chances of recovery as low, stating, "Currently, Tom is in critical condition, and it is a wait-and-see situation."
