Tom Pelphrey was born and raised in New Jersey, where he initially discovered his passion for acting through the guidance of a dedicated teacher.
He further honed his craft at FPAC at Howell High, before receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.
During his time at Rutgers, Tom had the unique opportunity to study Shakespeare at the renowned Globe Theatre in London, England, a valuable experience that undoubtedly shaped his artistic perspective.
After completing his education, Tom began his professional career in television, landing a role on the long-running CBS daytime drama, Guiding Light.
His portrayal of Jonathan Randall, the charming and volatile son of the show's leading lady, earned him multiple Emmy Awards, a testament to his exceptional talent.
Subsequently, Tom transitioned to independent films and television, while maintaining a strong presence in theater, where he co-founded and served as artistic director of the Apothecary Theater Company.
The company produced the world premiere of "In God's Hat", which received widespread critical acclaim, with The New York Times praising the play as "terrific" and commending all involved.
Tom made his Broadway debut as Micky Deans in "End of the Rainbow", a play about the final days of Judy Garland, which was nominated for multiple Tony Awards.
He also appeared on Broadway in "Fool for Love" alongside Sam Rockwell and Nina Arianda, an experience that allowed him to work closely with the legendary playwright Sam Shepard.
Tom's versatility as an actor was showcased in his roles on the cult-hit action show "Banshee", where he played Kurt Bunker, a troubled former Neo-Nazi seeking redemption.
He then took on the role of Ward Meachum, a wise-ass, drug-addicted billionaire, in Marvel's "Iron Fist".
Recently, Tom received widespread critical acclaim and attention for his portrayal of Ben Davis, the bi-polar brother of Wendy (Laura Linney),on the popular series "Ozark".
He was also cast as Joseph Mankiewicz in David Fincher's "Mank", the brother of Gary Oldman's Herman Mankiewicz, a film that received a record-breaking 10 Academy Award nominations in 2021.
