Tom Neal Jr. was an American actor who is best known for Detour. He was born on March 14, 1957, in Palm Springs, Riverside County, USA, and passed away on August 24, 2015, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Tom Neal Jr. was the son of actor Tom Neal and Patricia Fenton. His mother unfortunately passed away from cancer when he was just about one year old, and his father died when Tom Jr. was 15. His father’s troubled life included a conviction for the murder of Tom Jr.’s stepmother, which led to six years in prison.
Death and Legacy
Tom Neal Jr. died at the age of 58 from cancer, just as his father had passed away at the same age due to heart failure. Both father and son lived nearly parallel lives, with Tom Sr. and Jr. both dying in August. Tom Jr. reflected on his father’s life, acknowledging his complexities and expressing love despite their challenges.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Detour | 1992-01-01 | Al Roberts |