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By Botty Snyder

Updated 20 May 2023

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American actor (born 1949)

Tom Berenger is ...

Alive

Born	31 May 1949 in Chicago
Age	73 years

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Occupation	actor, film actor, television actor, flight attendant, screenwriter and film producer
Nominated for	Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
Educated at	University of Missouri and Rich East High School

About Tom Berenger

Tom Berenger: The Versatile Actor Who Captivated Audiences

Tom Berenger was born on May 31, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in a working-class family and attended the University of Missouri, where he studied journalism. However, his passion for acting led him to drop out of college and pursue a career in Hollywood.

Berenger's breakthrough role came in 1986 when he starred in the war drama Platoon, directed by Oliver Stone. His portrayal of Sergeant Barnes earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He went on to star in other successful films, including Major League, The Big Chill, and Inception.

Berenger's versatility as an actor is evident in his ability to play a wide range of characters. He has portrayed everything from a tough military man to a charming romantic lead. His performances are always nuanced and captivating, drawing audiences in and keeping them engaged.

Off-screen, Berenger is known for his love of the outdoors and his passion for hunting and fishing. He is also a supporter of various charities, including the Wounded Warrior Project and the National Wildlife Federation.

Despite his success, Berenger remains humble and grounded. He credits his upbringing for keeping him grounded and focused on what is important in life. He continues to work in Hollywood, and his fans eagerly anticipate his next project.

References:

- "Tom Berenger." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0000297/.

- "Tom Berenger Biography." Biography.com, A&E Television Networks, 28 Apr. 2017, www.biography.com/actor/tom-berenger.

Films - which cast members have died?

Tom Berenger has been a part of these films.

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Inception

2010 British-American science fiction heist film

Born on the Fourth of July

1989 American film directed by Oliver Stone

Platoon

1986 American war film directed by Oliver Stone

Training Day

2001 film by Antoine Fuqua

Major League

1989 film by David S. Ward

The Big Chill

1983 film by Lawrence Kasdan

Eddie and the Cruisers

1983 film by Martin Davidson

Gettysburg

1993 film by Ronald F. Maxwell

Major League II

1994 film by David S. Ward

Faster

2010 film by George Tillman, Jr.

Sliver

1993 film by Phillip Noyce

Looking for Mr. Goodbar

1977 film by Richard Brooks

D-Tox

2002 film by Jim Gillespie

Sniper

1993 film by Luis Llosa

The Gingerbread Man

1998 film by Robert Altman

Butch and Sundance: The Early Days

1979 Western film directed by Richard Lester

At Play in the Fields of the Lord

1991 film by Héctor Babenco

The Dogs of War

1980 film by John Irvin

Last of the Dogmen

1995 film by Tab Murphy

Shattered

1991 film by Wolfgang Petersen

One Man's Hero

1999 film by Lance Hool

Reach Me

2014 American romantic action comedy crime drama film

The Substitute

1996 film by Robert Mandel

Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball

2010 Canadian-American action crime film

The Field

1990 film by Jim Sheridan

Rustlers' Rhapsody

1985 film by Hugh Wilson

Blood and Money

2020 film directed by John Barr

Black Warrant

2022 film by Tibor Takács

Shoot to Kill

1988 film by Roger Spottiswoode

Betrayed

1988 film by Costa-Gavras

Track Down

2000 film by Joe Chappelle

Someone to Watch Over Me

1987 film by Ridley Scott

Chasers

1994 film by Dennis Hopper

Last Rites

1988 film by Donald Bellisario

Brake

2012 film

Sinners and Saints

Sniper: Assassin's End

film directed by Kaare Andrews

Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam

1987 film by Bill Couturié

In Praise of Older Women

1978 film by George Kaczender

Stiletto

2008 film by Nick Vallelonga

Whiskey Bay

2014 film by Chris Brinker

A Murder of Crows

1999 film by Rowdy Herrington

Supervized

2019 film by Steve Barron

Fear City

1984 film by Abel Ferrara

Sniper 3

2004 film by P. J. Pesce

Shadow of Doubt

1998 film by Randal Kleiser

Love at Large

1990 film by Alan Rudolph

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey

2007 British film

The Hollywood Sign

2001 film by Sönke Wortmann

Watchtower

2001 film by George Mihalka

Sniper: Legacy

2014 film by Don Michael Paul

Beyond the Door

1982 film by Liliana Cavani

In the Company of Spies

1999 film by Tim Matheson

Breaking Point

2009 American action-drama film

Rush It

Quad

2013 drama film

The Avenging Angel

1995 film by Craig R. Baxley

Diplomatic Siege

Television - which cast members have died?

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Hawaii Five-0

2010 version of the American television series

One Life to Live

American television series

Cheers

American TV sitcom, 1982–1993

XIII: The Series

television series

Ally McBeal

American legal comedy-drama television series

Into the West

television series

Third Watch

American crime drama series created by John Wells for NBC

Training Day

American crime-thriller television series

Major Crimes

television series

October Road

Rough Riders

1997 film directed by John Milius