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Born on September 9, 1951, Tom Wopat is from Lodi, Wisconsin, United States. Tom Wopat is a singer, comedian and television actor. That works out to 74 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Lodi High School and University of Wisconsin–Madison.
My Take
What I admire about Tom Wopat is the second act. Most performers who hit it big on a hit show cling to that one role forever, but he treated television fame as a launchpad rather than a destination, moving steadily into stage musicals where the work is harder and the spotlight smaller. A kid from rural Wisconsin who sings, acts, and does comedy with equal ease, he embodies the unglamorous virtue of simply staying in the game for decades. He may not headline awards conversations, but longevity and range like his are their own quiet form of stardom, and I respect that deeply.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Wopat
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ウォパット
- Reading
- とむ・うぉぱっと
- Born
- September 9, 1951 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rabbit
- Origin
- Lodi, Wisconsin, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / comedian / television actor / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Lodi High School
- University
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Wopat
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2004171
4. 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 Wopat born?
Born September 9, 1951 (age 74).
Where is Tom Wopat from?
Tom Wopat is from Lodi, Wisconsin, United States.
What does Tom Wopat do?
Tom Wopat works as actor, singer, comedian, television actor, musician.
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