Tommy Perna, a multifaceted individual, has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry as a producer, actor, and writer. His producing career began at Viacom Productions, where he worked under Daniel L. Paulson, before moving on to produce, co-direct, and star in the internationally acclaimed short film "Changes of Distance". This film won awards and was screened at numerous international film festivals.
Perna's producing credits also include the critically acclaimed feature film "Mayor of the Sunset Strip", which premiered at the 2003 IFP/Los Angeles Film Festival, Toronto Film Festival, New York Film Festival at Lincoln Center, and The Royal London Film Festival. The film, written and directed by George Hickenlooper, tells the story of music and fame through the eyes of pop icon Rodney Bingenheimer and his friends, including David Bowie, Gwen Stefani, Coldplay, Courtney Love, and many others.
As an actor, Perna has appeared in numerous films, including "Lava Lounge", "Fuel", "Deal" starring Burt Reynolds, "Factory Girl" with Sienna Miller, "The Big Brass Ring" starring William Hurt, "Beat" starring Courtney Love and Kiefer Sutherland, "Crime & Punishment in Suburbia" starring Ellen Barkin, and "The Man From Elysian Fields" starring Andy Garcia, Mick Jagger, and James Coburn.
In addition to his work in film and television, Perna has also made a name for himself as a writer. He has written a book of short stories entitled "Silk City", which is being developed for television, and a new dark, campy series of short stories entitled "My Mind's Eye (My Vitriolic Series Of Fantasies)".
Perna's early life was marked by his passion for dance, which led him to start his career on the New York stage. He later moved on to star in numerous national commercials and even enjoyed a short stint on the Emmy-winning daytime drama "Guiding Light".
