Tom Reese
Biography
Tom Reese was an American actor known for westerns on screens big and small. Born in Chattanooga, he served two tours in the Marine Corps as a military policeman before the G.I. Bill helped him train in drama at the American Theater Wing. He spent fifteen years working nightclubs, learned from Lee Strasberg, and appeared in off-Broadway productions and local television. John Cassavetes gave him his film debut in Shadows, and also cast him in a 1959 episode of Johnny Staccato for his first television work. Early credits included Flaming Star (1960) and 40 Pounds of Trouble (1962). He also appeared in Murderers' Row (1966). He had guest parts on many series, including Gunsmoke, The Fugitive, The Twilight Zone, and Charlie's Angels. In 2009 he played Inspector Riley in Dark and Stormy Night, an independent spoof. From 1975 to 1976 he played Sergeant Thomas Velie in several episodes of Ellery Queen. His television movies included Stranger on the Run (1967).
89years old at death
- Born Chattanooga
- Died Studio City
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
Movie Career
- Films
- 12
- Career span
- 49 years1960 to 2009
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