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Thomas James O'Leary

b. 1956

American actor

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About Thomas James O'Leary

Born 1956. Thomas James O'Leary is an American actor, television actor, stage actor, film, television and theatre.

Thomas James O'Leary (born June 21, 1956) is an American film, television, and theatre actor.

Career O'Leary began his acting career on the theater stage in New York, broadening to Broadway theaters, and finally to film and television. He was featured in the original Broadway cast of Miss Saigon and understudied the role of Freddie Trumper in the first US tour of Chess.

He played the Phantom in the Third National Touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera for over a year, and on Broadway from late 1996 to January 1999. He was chosen by Harold Prince to perform the title role for the 10th anniversary celebration in 1998.

Personal life O'Leary lives in Los Angeles.

Filmography Film

Television

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Important facts

Born
21 June 1956, New York City
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, television actor, stage actor, Film, Television, Theatre
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas James O'Leary?

American actor

When was Thomas James O'Leary born?

Thomas James O'Leary was born on 21 June 1956 in New York City.

What is Thomas James O'Leary's occupation?

Thomas James O'Leary is an actor, television actor, stage actor, film, television and theatre.

What nationality is Thomas James O'Leary?

Thomas James O'Leary is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas James O'Leary

· Wikidata: Q3990650

· DBpedia: Thomas James O'Leary

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