Biography

Tom Reilly was born on June 18, 1959 in Fort Riley, Kansas, USA. He is an actor, known for Uptown Girls (2003), CHiPs (1977) and Valley of the Dolls (1994).

On December 21, 1982 Reilly was was caught driving under the influence of a controlled substance, Quaalude's to be exact. He put up a fight with LAPD by refusing to roll his window down and shouting at the police, 'You don't know who I am, I'm Tom Reilly on CHiPs'. He was subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Left acting in 1997.

Was a star football player at Montclair State College (now Montclair State University), Upper Montclair, New Jersey.

Though he was charged with possession, Reilly was not fired from CHiPs (1977). However, his character's role (Bobby Nelson) was significantly reduced for the rest of the season. The lead role as Erik Estrada's (Frank Poncherello) partner was given to Bruce Penhall (Bruce Nelson, Bobby Nelson's brother).

Living in California in the Monterey Peninsula with his wife and children (2007).