Biography

Tom Wardach was born in Philadelphia and attended Temple University receiving a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law. He decided against law school and a recruitment opportunity by the CIA but rather, he entered the world of politics. He served as an elected politician for four consecutive terms (eight years) in Philadelphia. Disillusioned with politics, Tom went back to school for computer programming and eventually changed course to join the corporate world as an Information Systems professional. After doing very well in the corporate world, Tom started his own consulting company serving as primary Global Corporate Consultant and CEO.

Finding business success not fulfilling enough, a lifetime desire to be an actor was finally acted upon leading to years of study at The Beverly Hills Playhouse, the Lynette Sheldon Actors Studio and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City. Tom was also coached privately in Shakespeare by Lynn Redgrave in New York, received private monologue coaching from Basil Hoffman in Los Angeles, and studied Improvisation with the legendary Gary Austin, founder of the Groundlings in L.A.

His transition into the arts launched a plethora of creativity from which he has written a number of one-act plays, feature length screenplays, and a few short film screenplays. Tom continues to do theatre and film work, while also directing and fine tuning his craft as an actor.

In 2011, Tom created his own production company, Tilted Barn Entertainment to inspire, enlighten, motivate, and of course entertain.

Acting, writing, directing and producing now mark this phase of his life story.
- IMDb mini biography by: Tom Wardach

His mother worked in the horse racing industry at Philadelphia Park until her retirement.

Tom was a volunteer big brother to a little boy from the time the boy was seven year old, until he went off to college. They're still friends.

During WWII, his father was part of the liberation forces at Dachau Concentration Camp. After the war, he picked up his saxophone and returned as a civilian touring throughout the world with the USO Camp Shows entertaining the troops. He was the leader of his own orchestra through the 50's and a member of a trio until his retirement. He continued to be active in the arts as the Treasurer of the Philadelphia Local of the Musicians Union until his final retirement.

He learned to drive in his fathers 1974 Gran Torino with a 351 Cleveland V8 (like Starsky and Hutch but metallic green). The first car he owned was a 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 (the Dirty Harry car).

His sister was an accomplished pianist, singer, songwriter and leader of her own jazz band in New York but has since transitioned into the corporate financial world. She started in the arts and transitioned into business, while Tom started in business and transitioned into the arts.

Keep the faith... but have a plan.

Remain persistent with a clear and noble intention.