Thomas Downey

Thomas Downey

56 · Born: May 11, 1969

Personal Details

BornMay 11, 1969 Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Tom, a native of Massachusetts, hails from a boisterous Boston Irish upbringing that has instilled in him the ability to think on his feet and effortlessly transform into various characters. His Boston accent, which he may jokingly claim to have skipped school to avoid, can suddenly disappear as quickly as an apple fell for Isaac Newton. Despite being an art school dropout, Tom's burning passion for acting led him to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

Initially, Tom started as a stand-in for Brendan Fraser, taking on extra work and bit parts before joining an Off-Broadway theater company in New York City. His first-ever theatrical production was The Boys in the Band, where he was thrust into the lead role of Michael just one week before opening night due to an actor's medical emergency. With zero stage experience, Tom faced a daunting challenge, but his director and mentor, Wally Strauss, praised his performance, urging him to "never stop learning."

Tom's move to Hollywood led to guest appearances on television shows, followed by leading roles in a string of independent films. He eventually began producing and starring in his own features, all while working on sets as an art department member to make ends meet. Throughout his career, Tom has emphasized the importance of believing in the story being told, as this is essential for convincing the audience.

In an ever-evolving entertainment industry, Tom believes his greatest story is yet to be told, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating what's to come from this talented individual.

Career

2024
Strictly Confidential
Strictly Confidential as Bartender (uncredited)
2020
Evil Takes Root
Evil Takes Root as Father Weller
Beast Mode
Beast Mode as Tommy Noble
2019
Dolls
Dolls as Robert
Zombie
Zombie as Officer Thomas (segment: "Watch Your Back")
2017
Dark Image
Dark Image as Detective William Watts
#Captured
#Captured as Killer
2015
The Burning Dead
The Burning Dead as Sheriff Denton
Rivers 9
Rivers 9 as Jake Rivers
2012
Sorority Party Massacre
Sorority Party Massacre as Detective William Watts
2011
Paranormal Incident
Paranormal Incident as Agent Watts
2009
Ballistica
Ballistica as CIA Director
2007
Transmorphers
Transmorphers as Blackthorn
Hillside Cannibals
Hillside Cannibals as Towart / Mr. Pratt (as Tom Downey)
Dracula's Curse
Dracula's Curse as Rufus King
2005
Shapeshifter
Shapeshifter as The Shapeshifter
The Beast of Bray Road
The Beast of Bray Road as Quinn McKenzie
Frankenstein Reborn
Frankenstein Reborn as Robert Walton
2002
Hitters
Hitters as FBI Agent #2
1998
The Proposition
The Proposition as Torrey Harrington
1994
Getting In
Getting In as Frisbee Stud (uncredited)
1990
The Local Stigmatic
The Local Stigmatic as Dog track gambler