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Tom Chapin(I)

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Documentary about the life of Harry Chapin.
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Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something (2020)
Tom Chapin was born on 13 March 1945 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for The Manchurian Candidate (2004), Cotton Patch Gospel (1988) and National Geographic Specials (1965). He has been married to Bonnie Sue Broecker since June 1976. They have two children.
BornMarch 13, 1945
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 5 nominations total

    Known for

    Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
    The Manchurian Candidate
    6.6
    • Governor Edward Nelson
    • 2004
    Cotton Patch Gospel (1988)
    Cotton Patch Gospel
    8.5
    • Composer
    • 1988
    National Geographic Specials (1965)
    National Geographic Specials
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Music Department
    Make a Wish (1971)
    Make a Wish
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 1971

    Credits

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    Actor

    • Tom Chapin and Amy Miles in Lomax: The Hound of Music (2008)
      Lomax: The Hound of Music
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Tom the Mailman
      • 2008
    • Denzel Washington in The Manchurian Candidate (2004)
      The Manchurian Candidate
      6.6
      • Governor Edward Nelson
      • 2004
    • Ross Martin in Everyday (1978)
      Everyday
      7.7
      TV Series
      • 1978
    • Make a Wish (1971)
      Make a Wish
      9.0
      TV Series
      • Host
      • 1971–1976

    Composer

    • Tom Chapin, Jon Cobert, and Michael Mark in This Pretty Planet: Tom Chapin in Concert (1992)
      This Pretty Planet: Tom Chapin in Concert
      Video
      • Composer
      • 1992
    • Cotton Patch Gospel (1988)
      Cotton Patch Gospel
      8.5
      • Composer
      • 1988

    Music Department

    • Tom Chapin, Jon Cobert, and Michael Mark in This Pretty Planet: Tom Chapin in Concert (1992)
      This Pretty Planet: Tom Chapin in Concert
      Video
      • musician: guitar, banjo, autoharp, vocals
      • 1992
    • National Geographic Specials (1965)
      National Geographic Specials
      8.5
      TV Series
      • additional music supervisor
      • 1984

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    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • The Chapin Brothers
    • Born
      • March 13, 1945
      • Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
    • Spouse
      • Bonnie Sue BroeckerJune 1976 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Jessica Craven
    • Parents
        Jeanne Elspeth Burke

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Brother of Harry Chapin and Steve Chapin.

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