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Tom Moore

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1883-05-01

Day of Death

1955-02-12

Place of Birth

Fordstown Crossroads, County Meath, Ireland

Tom Moore

Biography

From Wikipedia Thomas J. "Tom" Moore (May 1, 1883 – February 12, 1955) was an Irish-born American actor and director. He appeared in at least 186 motion pictures from 1908 to 1954. Frequently cast as the romantic lead, he starred in silent movies as well as in some of the first talkies. Born in Fordstown Crossroads, County Meath, Moore, along with his brothers, Owen, Matt, and Joe (1895–1926), and their sister Mary (1890-1919) emigrated to the United States. Owen and Matt also had successful movie careers. Tom Moore appeared in his first silent motion picture in 1908. He also directed 17 motion pictures in 1914 and 1915, including The Secret Room (1915). In 1914, he married silent star Alice Joyce, with whom he had a daughter, Alice Moore (1916–1960), who acted in six films with her father from 1934 to 1937. While in New York City on New Year's Eve 1920, Moore met the young French actress Renée Adorée. A whirlwind romance ensued and six weeks after their meeting, they were married, on February 12, 1921, in his home in Beverly Hills. The marriage lasted only a few years. In 1931, Moore was married a third time, to actress Eleanor Merry. His brother, Owen Moore, was also an actor, and was married to Mary Pickford. The Great Depression saw many studios close and much consolidation as the motion picture industry went through tough times. Moore retired from the screen in the mid-1930s. Ten years later, he returned to act in minor supporting roles. Tom Moore died at age 71 in Santa Monica, California. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1640 Vine Street.

Filmography (99)

⭐ 7.0 Role: (archive footage)

Yesterday and Today

1953
⭐ 5.4 Role: Gus

The Redhead and the Cowboy

1951
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⭐ 10.0 Role: Bit Role (uncredited)

The Screen Writer

1950
⭐ 5.6 Role: Man (uncredited)

The Walls of Jericho

1948
⭐ 6.6 Role: Coroner's Foreman (uncredited)

Moss Rose

1947
No Image
⭐ 5.2 Role: Self

Polo with the Stars

1941
⭐ 5.5 Role: Mr. Corbett, Norma's Father

Ten Laps to Go

1936
⭐ 7.0 Role: Brace

The Girl on the Front Page

1936
⭐ 5.2 Role: Sheriff Hannan

Robin Hood of El Dorado

1936
⭐ 7.5 Role: Civil Surgeon

Bombay Mail

1934
⭐ 9.0 Role: John McGrath

Neighbors' Wives

1933
⭐ 9.0 Role: 2nd Suitor (archive footage)

Mr. Broadway

1933
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⭐ 3.7 Role: Riley the Butler

See You Tonight

1933
⭐ 7.0 Role: Tom Hyland

Men Are Such Fools

1932
⭐ 10.0 Role: John Logan

Cannonball Express

1932