Tom Neal | |
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 Neal in 1951 | |
| Born | Thomas Carroll Neal, Jr.[1] January 28, 1914 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 1972 (aged 58) |
| Alma mater | Northwestern University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1935–1959 |
| Spouses | Patricia Fenton
(m. 1956; died 1958)Gale Bennett
(m. 1960; died 1965) |
| Children | 1 |
Thomas Carroll Neal Jr. (January 28, 1914 – August 7, 1972) was an American actor and amateur boxer. Between 1932 and 1934, he was an amateur boxer who fought in many fights. As an actor, he was best known for his co-starring role in the critically lauded film Detour, for having a widely publicized affair with actress Barbara Payton. In 1965, his wife was found shot dead, and he was later convicted and imprisoned for involuntary manslaughter. After release, he died in 1972 of heart failure.