Tom Huston Orr

Tom holds the James Garner Chair in Acting and is the Director of the Helmerich School of Drama at the University of Oklahoma. Starting as a child actor in the DFW area, 40 years later he has successfully served as a performer, producer, director, or combat choreographer on over 350 theatrical productions. The only actor to have portrayed two of Oklahoma's native legends, his award winning performance in the feature film, Pearl, playing the aviation pioneer, Wiley Post, and his performances as "Oklahoma's favorite son", Will Rogers, make him right at home in the Sooner state. Recent film credits include Wildlife, The Veil, Pearl, and The Art of Kissing.