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My Take
Thom Mathews is a fascinating case of an actor who became immortal through genre rather than mainstream fame. Playing Tommy Jarvis in Jason Lives and surviving The Return of the Living Dead made him a permanent fixture in horror fandom, and that devotion runs deeper than most A-list careers. What interests me is how he committed fully to roles in films many critics ignored at the time but cult audiences now treasure. There's an honesty in that kind of career. I respect performers who find their people and serve them faithfully, and Mathews clearly earned a loyal following that still celebrates him decades later.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Thom Mathews
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・マシューズ
- Reading
- とむ・ましゅーず
- Born
- November 28, 1958 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Fairfax High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thom%20Mathews
Frequently asked questions
When was Thom Mathews born?
Born November 28, 1958 (age 67).
Where is Thom Mathews from?
Thom Mathews is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Thom Mathews do?
Thom Mathews works as actor, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.