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My Take
Tom Arnold is the kind of performer I find genuinely underrated. From Ottumwa, Iowa, he rose through Roseanne and stole scenes in True Lies as Schwarzenegger's wisecracking partner. The character actor who simply makes a room warmer is, in my view, harder to replace than any leading man, and Arnold mastered that. The 1993 GLAAD Vanguard Award also hints at a man with convictions beyond the laughs. There is something heartening to me about a small-town kid standing beside a giant star and holding his own through sheer comic timing and likability. That blend of grit and warmth is why he sticks with me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Arnold
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・アーノルド
- Reading
- とむ・あーのるど
- Born
- March 6, 1959 (age 67)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Boar
- Origin
- Ottumwa, Iowa, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / television actor / film actor / voice actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Ottumwa High School
- University
- University of Iowa
Awards & achievements
- 1993 GLAAD Vanguard Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | True Lies | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Arnold born?
Born March 6, 1959 (age 67).
Where is Tom Arnold from?
Tom Arnold is from Ottumwa, Iowa, United States.
What does Tom Arnold do?
Tom Arnold works as screenwriter, television actor, film actor, voice actor, actor.
What is Tom Arnold known for?
Notable works include True Lies.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.