Tom Cavanagh is a renowned actor and director, known for his work on the CW's The Flash, where he has taken on both acting and directing roles. His most recent project is the short film Tom and Grant, which he wrote, directed, and starred in alongside his co-star Grant Gustin.
Throughout his illustrious career, Cavanagh has accumulated an impressive array of television, film, and theatre credits. He is perhaps best known for his starring role on and direction of NBC's Ed, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for his performance. He also received a Daytime Emmy nomination for his work on Showtime's Bang Bang You're Dead.
Cavanagh's extensive television credits include appearances on NBC's Scrubs, CBS' Love Monkey, ABC's Eli Stone, and TNT's Trust Me, opposite Eric McCormack. His film credits include the thriller 400 Days, the upcoming indie Love & Debt, Yogi Bear, Two Weeks, and Breakfast with Scot, which was dubbed the "gay hockey movie."
On stage, Cavanagh has had the opportunity to showcase his talents in various productions, including Broadway turns in Shenandoah and the Tony award-winning Urinetown. In addition to his acting work, Cavanagh is also a skilled director, with credits including various theatre productions, the NY-based Money Game, and the feature film Faith.
When he's not busy with his acting and directing endeavors, Cavanagh dedicates his time to the important cause of combating malaria in Africa. As a proud supporter of Nothing But Nets, a grassroots campaign of the United Nations Foundation, he works tirelessly to raise awareness and funding for this vital cause. Born in Ottawa, Canada, Cavanagh has a personal connection to the disease, having contracted it during his childhood in Ghana.
Today, Cavanagh splits his time between New York City and Vancouver, where The Flash is filmed.
