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 |