Tom Alan Robbins
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| Born | Thomas Alan Robbins March 29, 1954 Canton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Education | Juilliard School (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
Tom Alan Robbins (born March 29, 1954) is an American actor known for his roles in theatre and television.
Early life and education[edit]
Born and raised in Canton, Ohio, Robbins graduated from Lehman High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the Juilliard School as a member of Group Six.[1]
Career[edit]
Tom has performed in eight Broadway shows, including The Lion King in which he created the role of Pumbaa. He played Thenardier in the first national tour of Les Misérables.[2] Off-Broadway productions include Little Shop of Horrors (2020 revival), Brooklynite, On the Verge (New York Premiere), Isn't It Romantic (World Premiere), The Cradle Will Rock, The Rise and Rise of Daniel Rocket (World Premiere), Henry V (Public Theatre), King Lear (Cornwall), and "On The Air, A Nostalgiaspoof Review of the Golden Age of Radio" (Van Buren's New York Premiere). Robbins also appeared in regional productions of The Whale (Charlie, World Premiere), A Midsummer Night's Dream (Bottom), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye), The Producers (Franz). Man of La Mancha (Sancho), My Name Is Asher Lev, and Taming of the Shrew (Tranio).
Robbins appeared in episodes of The Good Wife, Seinfeld, NYPD Blue, Law & Order and Baby Talk (as series regular Dr. Elliot Fleisher).[3][4]
Robbins is also a writer. His first play, The Joke the Rabbit Told Me, won the NAAA Playreading competition in London and received a reading at the Tristan Bates Theatre in the West End. His play, Muse, won the 2019 New Works of Merit Playwriting Contest and received a reading at the Playroom Theatre in New York.
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | The Swan Princess | Musician | Voice |
| 1995 | Pocahontas | — | Video reference cast |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Baby Talk | Dr. Elliot Fleisher | 12 episodes |
| 1992 | A Different World | Record Executive | Episode: "Just Another Four-Letter Word" |
| 1993 | Murder, She Wrote | Assistant Manager | Episode: "Dead End" |
| 1993 | Down the Shore | Vic | Episode: "Brilliant Disguise" |
| 1993 | Tales of the City | Supermarket Creep | Episode #1.1 |
| 1993 | Seinfeld | Stan | Episode: "The Bris" |
| 1993 | NYPD Blue | Larry Kohnstam | Episode: "Personal Foul" |
| 2001, 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Gary / Ed Kushner | 2 episodes |
| 2003, 2009 | Law & Order | Phil Reight / ADA Thomas Hume | |
| 2005 | Third Watch | Dr. Mitchell / Doctor | |
| 2006 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Arnold Curry | Episode: "Slither" |
| 2015 | Forever | Phil Fleishman | Episode: "Diamonds Are Forever" |
| 2015 | The Good Wife | Hank Wilson | Episode: "Innocents" |
| 2019 | The Code | Jewish Chaplain | Episode: "Lioness" |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Grammy Awards | Best Musical Theater Album | Little Shop of Horrors | Nominated | [5] |
References[edit]
- ^ Tom Alan Robbins – Audio Books, Best Sellers, Author Bio | Audible.com.
- ^ "Tom Alan Robbins". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle F. (2009-06-24). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, 1946-Present. Random House Publishing Group. ISBN 978-0-307-48320-1.
- ^ TV Guide. Triangle Publications. 1991.
- ^ "2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Winners & Nominees List". www.grammy.com. Retrieved 2023-01-15.
External links[edit]
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