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Tom Irwin Biography

Birth Name:Tom Irwin

Birth Place:Peoria, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • Won the 2001 Joseph Jefferson Award for Best Supporting Actor
  • Received a Joseph Jefferson Award for his performance in the play "The Glass Menagerie․"
  • Earned a fine arts degree from Illinois State University
  • Started acting professionally with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago
  • Frequently works alongside actors Laurie Metcalf and John Malkovich
  • Has taught courses at the Goodman School of Drama at Depaul University
  • Has worked as an instructor at the Steppenwolf Theater West School of Drama