Tom Long

Tom Long was an American actor known for his roles in “Two Hands,” “The Postcard Bandit,” and “The Dish.” He was born on August 3, 1968, in Boston, Massachusetts, and passed away on January 4, 2020, in Australia.

Personal and Family Life

Tom Long was born to Australian parents while they were in Boston. He had two sisters and a brother, and his father worked as a doctor for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Raised on a farm near Benalla in Victoria, he left school early to work in Queensland before pursuing acting. Tom had a son named Ariel, born in 1989, from his relationship with actress Rachael Maza.

Education and Career

Long attended the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), graduating in 1996. He had a successful stage career, performing in various plays, including “The Caucasian Chalk Circle” and productions by the Bell Shakespeare Company such as “The Tempest.” He became well-known in Australian film and television for his versatile acting skills.

Death and Legacy

Tom Long sadly passed away on January 4, 2020, after battling terminal blood cancer, specifically Multiple Myeloma, which he was diagnosed with in 2012. His contributions to the Australian film and theater industry are remembered fondly by fans and fellow actors alike. His legacy continues through his work and the impact he made in the artistic community.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Two Hands 1999-07-29 Wally
The Postcard Bandit 2003-06-01 Brenden James Abbott
Strange Planet 1999-10-06 Ewan
Hildegarde 2001-10-10 Tony
Heroes’ Mountain 2002-03-10 Paul Featherstone
The Book of Revelation 2006-07-29 Daniel
Getting Schooled 2017-02-07 Mr. Roker
Do or Die 2001-04-22 Joey
Risk 2001-05-10 Ben Madigan
Joanne Lees: Murder In The Outback 2007-03-18 Tony Elliot
The Dish 2000-10-19 Glenn Latham – Electronics
Doing Time for Patsy Cline 1997-09-25 Brad Goodall
BlackJack: At the Gates 2006-09-24 Mike
The Last of the Ryans 1997-04-23 Peter Walker
Go Big 2004-03-14 Ethan Foster
Young Lions 2002-07-17 Det. Sr. Const. Guy ‘Guido’ Martin
East of Everything 2008-03-30 Vance Watkins
Echo Point 1995-06-05 Dave Campbell
SeaChange 1998-05-10 Angus Kabiri
Woodley 2012-02-22 Greg
Two Twisted 2006-08-14 Karl Wells