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Tom Arnold is credited as a screenwriter, television actor and film actor. Tom Arnold was born in Ottumwa, Iowa, United States on March 6, 1959. The age as of 2026 is 67. Schooling on record includes Ottumwa High School and University of Iowa. Awards on record include GLAAD Vanguard Award (1993).
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
- Occupation
- screenwriter / television actor / film actor / voice actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Ottumwa High School
- University
- University of Iowa
Awards & achievements
- 1993 GLAAD Vanguard Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | True Lies | — |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thetomarnold/
- Xhttps://x.com/TomArnold
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Arnold%20(actor)
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%8E%E3%83%AB%E3%83%89
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353755
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.
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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