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| image = Tom Arnold by David Shankbone.jpg | image = Image:TomArnold1SecondFilm.jpg
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| caption = Arnold at the 2007 ] | caption = Arnold with a flyer for '']'' in May 2004
| birthname = Thomas Dwaine Arnold | birthname = Thomas Dwaine Arnold
| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1959|3|6}} | birthdate = {{birth date and age|1959|3|6}}
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===Career=== ===Career===
Arnold was a ] who, after a failed attempt at becoming a taxidermist, became a writer for the popular television ] '']'' (which debuted in ]). He married the show’s star, ], in ], after she divorced her first husband. He appeared occasionally on the show as the character “Arnie Thomas” (a spoof of his name). The couple’s marriage attracted media and especially ] attention due to their sometimes outrageous behavior. In 1992, Arnold starred in his own sitcom, ''The Jackie Thomas Show''. Airing after '']'' on ABC, the show lasted 18 episodes. Arnold was a ] who became a writer for the popular television ] '']'' (which debuted in ]). He married the show’s star, ], in ], after she divorced her first husband. He appeared occasionally on the show as the character “Arnie Thomas” (a spoof of his name). The couple’s marriage attracted media and especially ] attention due to their sometimes outrageous behavior. In 1992, Arnold starred in his own sitcom, ''The Jackie Thomas Show''. Airing after '']'' on ABC, the show lasted 18 episodes.


In 1993, Arnold and Barr bought a house together in Arnold’s hometown of Ottumwa and opened a restaurant, Roseanne and Tom's Big Food Diner, in nearby ]. Both appeared in the ] movie ''The Woman Who Loved Elvis'', which was filmed in Ottumwa. Arnold and Barr divorced in ], and their restaurant closed in ]. In a late-1990s interview on radio's '']'', Arnold admitted that his share of his and Barr’s estate amounted to “over $20,000,000,” including a percentage of the '']'' ABC-TV series, but would not elaborate further, citing a confidentiality clause. In 1993, Arnold and Barr bought a house together in Arnold’s hometown of Ottumwa and opened a restaurant, Roseanne and Tom's Big Food Diner, in nearby ]. Both appeared in the ] movie ''The Woman Who Loved Elvis'', which was filmed in Ottumwa. Arnold and Barr divorced in ], and their restaurant closed in ]. In a late-1990s interview on radio's '']'', Arnold admitted that his share of his and Barr’s estate amounted to “over $20,000,000,” including a percentage of the '']'' ABC-TV series, but would not elaborate further, citing a confidentiality clause.
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In 1994, Arnold appeared as the ] to ]’s character in the ] feature film '']''. He later supported Schwarzenegger’s bid for the California governorship. His role in ''True Lies'' was ] in an episode of '']'', where washed-up actor "Troy McClure" makes a comeback in a McBain movie. ''The Simpsons'' has also shown Tom Arnold among the people sent to the Sun in a rocket, in their ]. In 1994, Arnold appeared as the ] to ]’s character in the ] feature film '']''. He later supported Schwarzenegger’s bid for the California governorship. His role in ''True Lies'' was ] in an episode of '']'', where washed-up actor "Troy McClure" makes a comeback in a McBain movie. ''The Simpsons'' has also shown Tom Arnold among the people sent to the Sun in a rocket, in their ].


]'' in May 2004]]
Arnold was a host of ]’s ] '']''. He has also provided the voice for the ] “Oven Mitt” character in television ] for the fast-food chain. Arnold was a host of ]’s ] '']''. He has also provided the voice for the ] “Oven Mitt” character in television ] for the fast-food chain.


Arnold had his first romantic leading man part in the 2005 movie '']''. That same year, Arnold starred in '']'', which paired him with ], the son of ] Alec Gores. The younger Gores has ] and his father hired Arnold, their neighbor in ], to make a sequel to Eric’s favorite film, ''True Lies''. Arnold appeared in Ames, Iowa at the first National Games for the Special Olympics. He was featured in the opening ceremonies and could be seen around the Games all week. As recentley as last week he beat Rosanne Barr in a Pig Roast Eating Contest. Arnold had his first romantic leading man part in the 2005 movie '']''. That same year, Arnold starred in '']'', which paired him with ], the son of ] Alec Gores.


==Filmography== ==Filmography==

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For other people named Tom Arnold, see Tom Arnold (disambiguation).
Tom Arnold
Arnold with a flyer for The 1 Second Film in May 2004
BornThomas Dwaine Arnold
Years active1987-present
Spouse(s)Roseanne Barr
(1990 - 1994) (divorced)
Julie Champnella
(1995 - 1999) (divorced)
Shelby Roos
(2002 - present)

Thomas Dwaine "Tom" Arnold (born March 6, 1959) is an American actor and comedian.

Biography

Personal life

Arnold was born in Ottumwa, IA, the son of Linda Kay Graham (née Collier) and Jack Arnold. He has six siblings, Lori, Johnny, Scott, Chris, Marla and Mark. Arnold attended Ottumwa High School and began doing stand-up comedy when he was 23. He met comedienne Roseanne Barr when she saw his act in 1983. Arnold, who had Jewish ancestors named Cohen on his maternal grandfather’s side, converted to Judaism upon marrying Barr.

Career

Arnold was a stand-up comic who became a writer for the popular television sitcom Roseanne (which debuted in 1988). He married the show’s star, Roseanne Barr, in 1990, after she divorced her first husband. He appeared occasionally on the show as the character “Arnie Thomas” (a spoof of his name). The couple’s marriage attracted media and especially tabloid attention due to their sometimes outrageous behavior. In 1992, Arnold starred in his own sitcom, The Jackie Thomas Show. Airing after Roseanne on ABC, the show lasted 18 episodes.

In 1993, Arnold and Barr bought a house together in Arnold’s hometown of Ottumwa and opened a restaurant, Roseanne and Tom's Big Food Diner, in nearby Eldon, Iowa. Both appeared in the 1993 movie The Woman Who Loved Elvis, which was filmed in Ottumwa. Arnold and Barr divorced in 1994, and their restaurant closed in 1995. In a late-1990s interview on radio's Howard Stern Show, Arnold admitted that his share of his and Barr’s estate amounted to “over $20,000,000,” including a percentage of the Roseanne ABC-TV series, but would not elaborate further, citing a confidentiality clause.

In 1994, Arnold appeared as the sidekick to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character in the James Cameron feature film True Lies. He later supported Schwarzenegger’s bid for the California governorship. His role in True Lies was parodied in an episode of The Simpsons, where washed-up actor "Troy McClure" makes a comeback in a McBain movie. The Simpsons has also shown Tom Arnold among the people sent to the Sun in a rocket, in their 10th Halloween episode.

Arnold was a host of Fox Sports Net’s talk show Best Damn Sports Show Period. He has also provided the voice for the Arby’s “Oven Mitt” character in television commercials for the fast-food chain.

Arnold had his first romantic leading man part in the 2005 movie Happy Endings. That same year, Arnold starred in The Kid & I, which paired him with Eric Gores, the son of billionaire Alec Gores.

Filmography

Features

Upcoming

Short Subjects

Funny Bunny

References

  1. Arnold, Tom (2003). How I Lost 5 Pounds in 6 Years: An Autobiography. St. Martin's Griffin. p. 14. ISBN0312322445. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  2. Tom Arnold Biography (1959-)
  3. Arnold, Tom (2003). How I Lost 5 Pounds in 6 Years: An Autobiography. St. Martin’s Griffin. pp. 145–146. ISBN0312322445. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  4. "Tortoise vs. Hare" Coming This Fall . March 6, 2008

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