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Luke Zimmerman (born September 11, 1980, in Evanston, Illinois, United States) is an American actor who is best known for his role as Tom Bowman on ABC Family's The Secret Life of the American Teenager .

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Early life

Zimmerman was born with Down syndrome. He played Romeo in the play Romeo and Juliet [ citation needed ] and performed in the 1990 television movie drama Daughter of the Streets.

In 2007, Zimmerman tried out for the role of Tom Bowman, Grace Bowman's adopted older brother on The Secret Life of the American Teenager , which began airing in July 2008. He also appeared on Glee in November 2013.

Personal life

Zimmerman was a student at Performing Arts Studio West.

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
1990Daughter of the StreetsAndrew
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2008-2013 The Secret Life of the American Teenager Tom Bowman
2013 Glee StudentEpisode: "Movin' Out"

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