Tom Fitzsimmons

Tom Fitzsimmons (born October 28, 1947) is an American television actor. He is known for playing Franklin Ford III in the American drama television series The Paper Chase.

Life and career Fitzsimmons was born in San Francisco, California.

In 1978, Fitzsimmons joined the cast of the CBS drama television series The Paper Chase, where he played Franklin Ford III. He played Dr. Meeker in All My Children. His last television credit was from the legal drama and police procedural television series Law & Order. But he did continue to act on stage into the late 1990s, such as in the 1999 play "Bedroom Farce" with his real-life partner Tim Donoghue.

Personal life Fitzsimmons is openly gay, and he lives with his partner, actor Tim Donoghue, in Roxbury, Connecticut.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1976 Swashbuckler Corporal Action adventure film 1984 Zombie Island Massacre Ed Horror film

Television Year Title Role Notes 1974 Love of Life Price Madden F. Scott Fitzgerald and 'The Last of the Belles' Don Cameron television film Great Performances Fred Stevens Episode: "June Moon" 1975 First Ladies Diaries: Martha Washington Jackey television film The Bob Newhart Show Webb Franklyn Episode: "What's It All About, Albert?" 1977 All in the Family Frank Episode: "Mike Goes Skiing" One Day at a Time Dr. Ronnie Blanchard Episode: "Julie's Operation" Black Sheep Squadron 2nd Lieutenant Episode: "The 200 Pound Gorilla" 1981 The Facts of Life Alex Garrett Episode: "Free Spirit" Dream House Arthur television film 1986 Dallas Doctor Episode: "Blame It on Bogota" 1978-1986 The Paper Chase Franklin Ford III 58 episodes 1987 Murder, She Wrote Lewis Framm Episode: "Trouble in Eden" 1995 All My Children Dr. Meeker 2000 Law & Order Phil Amurski Episode: "Mega"