Tom Ohmer
- Actor
- Producer
- Casting Director
Tom Ohmer's acting career has spanned four decades, in which he's starred as loving dads onRed Band Society (2014),Moonlight (2007),andTosh.0 (2009),as a rocket scientist onNCIS: Los Angeles (2009),and as a pilot in crisis onLeverage (2008).He's often recognized as the brutal hit-man Bosola onCriminal Minds (2005)and for his recurring role as underling Sgt. Lyman onMonk (2002).Tom's work in front of the camera has been deeply influenced by his early years in the Army and the many years he spent in the Los Angeles and Simi Valley Police Departments. Tom employs both sides of his professional life as the subject matter expert on Bellum Entertainment's internationally syndicated seriesCorrupt Crimes (2015).
Tom grew up in Carmel, Indiana and got his start in the entertainment industry when he was cast as a fraternity jock in the Oscar-winningBreaking Away (1979),filmed on his college campus at Indiana University. After modeling and acting in commercials in Chicago, he headed to Los Angeles where he landed his first TV job asJoan Collins' chauffeur onDynasty (1981).He quickly moved on to roles on The Love Boat,Murder, She Wrote (1984),Cheers (1982),and a recurring role onDays of Our Lives (1965).
Wanting to create more stability for his young family, Tom began a parallel career in the LAPD and then Simi Valley Police Department, where he became a motorcycle officer. He continued to work on-camera, with starring roles onBaywatch (1989),Melrose Place (1992),Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990),and others. Tom's police skills enhanced his acting career, and he soon found himself in demand as a law enforcement consultant, firearms instructor, precision driver and stunt performer on several films and television shows includingRebel (2017),The Dark Knight Rises (2012),Forget Paris (1995),Race to Witch Mountain (2009),andG.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009).Since taking an early retirement from the police department, Tom has racked up many credits both in and out of uniform, including roles onPerfect Couples (2010),Crossing Jordan (2001),The Unit (2006),Sleeper Cell (2005),and in the filmsHarley's Hill (2011),The Chicago 8 (2011),Reawakened (2020),Dolphin Tale 2 (2014),andI Am That Man (2019).Tom has also appeared in numerous national commercials, including two Super Bowl spots.
Tom credits the US Army for the discipline and work ethic that fuels his acting career. He's a member of Veterans in Media and Entertainment, American Legion Hollywood Post #43, volunteers with The Gary Sinise Foundation and is active in his local church. He also worked part-time as the Veteran/LEO Liaison for Tampa based SOF Missions, a non-profit organization that helps Veterans cope with the PTS and suicide epidemic. Tom is honored to appear in a leading role in the 2018 filmSurrender Only to One (2018),a docudrama produced by SOF Missions. He recently traveled to Interlaken, Switzerland for a month of shooting the filmThe Man with the Silver Case (2023).He also recently finished production on the feature film Nefarious in which he had the third lead - streaming now on Amazon Prime.
Tom grew up in Carmel, Indiana and got his start in the entertainment industry when he was cast as a fraternity jock in the Oscar-winningBreaking Away (1979),filmed on his college campus at Indiana University. After modeling and acting in commercials in Chicago, he headed to Los Angeles where he landed his first TV job asJoan Collins' chauffeur onDynasty (1981).He quickly moved on to roles on The Love Boat,Murder, She Wrote (1984),Cheers (1982),and a recurring role onDays of Our Lives (1965).
Wanting to create more stability for his young family, Tom began a parallel career in the LAPD and then Simi Valley Police Department, where he became a motorcycle officer. He continued to work on-camera, with starring roles onBaywatch (1989),Melrose Place (1992),Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990),and others. Tom's police skills enhanced his acting career, and he soon found himself in demand as a law enforcement consultant, firearms instructor, precision driver and stunt performer on several films and television shows includingRebel (2017),The Dark Knight Rises (2012),Forget Paris (1995),Race to Witch Mountain (2009),andG.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009).Since taking an early retirement from the police department, Tom has racked up many credits both in and out of uniform, including roles onPerfect Couples (2010),Crossing Jordan (2001),The Unit (2006),Sleeper Cell (2005),and in the filmsHarley's Hill (2011),The Chicago 8 (2011),Reawakened (2020),Dolphin Tale 2 (2014),andI Am That Man (2019).Tom has also appeared in numerous national commercials, including two Super Bowl spots.
Tom credits the US Army for the discipline and work ethic that fuels his acting career. He's a member of Veterans in Media and Entertainment, American Legion Hollywood Post #43, volunteers with The Gary Sinise Foundation and is active in his local church. He also worked part-time as the Veteran/LEO Liaison for Tampa based SOF Missions, a non-profit organization that helps Veterans cope with the PTS and suicide epidemic. Tom is honored to appear in a leading role in the 2018 filmSurrender Only to One (2018),a docudrama produced by SOF Missions. He recently traveled to Interlaken, Switzerland for a month of shooting the filmThe Man with the Silver Case (2023).He also recently finished production on the feature film Nefarious in which he had the third lead - streaming now on Amazon Prime.
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