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My Take
Waites is the sort of actor I instinctively root for. A Philadelphia native and University of Iowa graduate, he has worked across television, film, and stage, even stepping behind the camera to direct, and has belonged to the Actors Studio since 1984. What stands out to me is not a single breakout role but a whole life devoted to the craft, capped by the studio he runs under his own name in New York. There is something quietly admirable about a working actor who turns teacher, passing technique down to the next generation. I have a soft spot for these custodians of the craft, the ones who keep the discipline alive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Thomas G. Waites
- Name (Japanese)
- トーマス・ウェイツ
- Reading
- とーます・うぇいつ
- Born
- January 8, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / stage actor / film director
2. Background
- High school
- Conwell-Egan Catholic High School
- University
- University of Iowa
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Thomas G. Waites born?
Born January 8, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Thomas G. Waites from?
Thomas G. Waites is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Thomas G. Waites do?
Thomas G. Waites works as television actor, film actor, actor, stage actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.