Tom Towles | |
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| Born | March 20, 1950 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 2015 (aged 65) Pinellas, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971–2008 |
| Known for | Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer Night of the Living Dead House of 1000 Corpses Miami Vice NYPD Blue Blood in Blood out |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
Tom Towles (March 20, 1950 – April 2, 2015) was an American character actor of film, theatre, and television, known for his portraying villains and intimidating supporting characters. His breakthrough role as Otis in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1986) earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Male. He appeared in numerous films and television series including Night of the Living Dead, Blood In Blood Out, The Rock, NYPD Blue, Dr. Dolittle, The Devil's Rejects, Miami Vice, and Malcolm in the Middle.