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Thomas A. Carlin(1928-1991)

  • Actor
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American character actor of extensive stage background. He appeared frequently on Broadway in such plays as "A Thousand Clowns, " "The Deputy, " and "Time Limit." He was also active in early television, working on dramatic programs such as "Kraft Television Theatre" and "Studio One." He was married to actress Frances Sternhagen. Carlin died at 62 from heart failure.
BornDecember 10, 1928
DiedMay 6, 1991(62)
BornDecember 10, 1928
DiedMay 6, 1991(62)
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Known for

Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight in Caddyshack (1980)
Caddyshack
7.2
  • Sandy McFiddish(as Thomas Carlin)
  • 1980
Tim Robbins in Jacob's Ladder (1990)
Jacob's Ladder
7.4
  • Doorman
  • 1990
Matthew Broderick, Sean Connery, and Dustin Hoffman in Family Business (1989)
Family Business
5.8
  • Neary
  • 1989
Wally Cox in Goodyear Television Playhouse (1951)
Goodyear Television Playhouse
7.4
TV Series
  • Eddie
  • Bob Ford

Credits

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Actor



  • Michael Keaton in One Good Cop (1991)
    One Good Cop
    5.9
    • Farrell
    • 1991
  • Tony Goldwyn, Maura Tierney, Hugh Dancy, Reid Scott, David Ajala, and Odelya Halevi in Law & Order (1990)
    Law & Order
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Sergeant Duff
    • 1991
  • Tim Robbins in Jacob's Ladder (1990)
    Jacob's Ladder
    7.4
    • Doorman
    • 1990
  • Matthew Broderick, Sean Connery, and Dustin Hoffman in Family Business (1989)
    Family Business
    5.8
    • Neary
    • 1989
  • Ellen Barkin and Andy Garcia in Blood Money (1988)
    Blood Money
    4.9
    TV Movie
    • Coral Plaza Manager
    • 1988
  • The Equalizer (1985)
    The Equalizer
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Jeremy the Doorman
    • Doorman
    • 1986–1988
  • Matewan (1987)
    Matewan
    7.9
    • Turley (as Tom Carlin)
    • 1987
  • Jane Krakowski, Matthew Ashford, Domini Blythe, Colleen Dion, Terri Eoff, David Forsyth, Lee Godart, Louan Gideon, Marcia McCabe, Jeffrey Meek, Jacqueline Schultz, and Mary Stuart in Search for Tomorrow (1951)
    Search for Tomorrow
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Father Tracey
    • 1985
  • The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984)
    The Pope of Greenwich Village
    6.6
    • Walsh
    • 1984
  • The Executioner's Song (1982)
    The Executioner's Song
    7.0
    TV Movie
    • Speaker #1 (as Tom Carlin)
    • 1982
  • Ragtime (1981)
    Ragtime
    7.3
    • Vice President Fairbanks
    • 1981
  • Paul Newman, Edward Asner, and Ken Wahl in Fort Apache the Bronx (1981)
    Fort Apache the Bronx
    6.7
    • Man with Flat Tire
    • 1981
  • Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, and Ted Knight in Caddyshack (1980)
    Caddyshack
    7.2
    • Sandy McFiddish (as Thomas Carlin)
    • 1980
  • The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (1980)
    The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg
    6.9
    TV Movie
    • 1980
  • Another World (1964)
    Another World
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Ed Blake (as Thomas Carlin)
    • 1966

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Thomas Carlin
  • Born
    • December 10, 1928
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • May 6, 1991
    • New Rochelle, New York, USA(heart failure)
  • Spouse
    • Frances SternhagenFebruary 13, 1956 - May 6, 1991 (his death, 6 children)
  • Children
      Paul Carlin
  • Parents
      Philip James Carlin
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:

Did you know

  • Trademark
    As The Scottish Head Groundskeeper Sandy, Chewing Out Bill Murray About Killing "All The Gophers" (which Murray mistakes as "All The Golfers" from the accent)

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