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 inCanton, Ohio,Robbins graduated fromLehman High School.He earned a bachelor's degree from theJuilliard Schoolas a member of Group Six.[1]
Career
[edit]Tom has performed in eight Broadway shows, includingThe Lion Kingin which he originated the role ofPumbaa.He played Thenardier in the first national tour ofLes Misérables.[2]Off-Broadway productions includeLittle 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 ofThe 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,andTaming of the Shrew(Tranio).
Robbins appeared in episodes ofThe Good Wife,Seinfeld,NYPD Blue,Law & OrderandBaby 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Swan Princess | Musician | Voice |
| 1995 | Pocahontas | — | Video reference cast |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.Retrieved2022-10-18.
- ^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.ISBN978-0-307-48320-1.
- ^TV Guide.Triangle Publications. 1991.
- ^"2021 GRAMMYs Awards Show: Complete Winners & Nominees List".www.grammy.com.Retrieved2023-01-15.
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