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Thomas James O'Leary | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 21, 1956 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, director |
| Website | www.thomasjamesolearydirector.com |
Thomas James O'Leary (born June 21, 1956) is an American film, television, and theatre actor.
O'Leary began his acting career on the theater stage in New York, broadening to Broadway theaters, and finally to film and television.
He played the Phantom in the Third National Touring production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera for over a year, and on Broadway from late 1996 to January 1999. He was chosen by Harold Prince to perform the title role for the 10th anniversary celebration in 1998.
O'Leary lives in Los Angeles.[ citation needed ]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | The Cookout | Reporter #1 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1987, 2000 | Guiding Light | San Cristobel photographer / College Student | 2 episodes |
| 2001 | Law & Order | Dr. Karl Breitel | Episode: "Ego" |
| 2002, 2004 | All My Children | Private jet pilot / Stable hand | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Related | Mark | Episode: "Sisters Are Forever" |
| 2007 | Monk | Menswear Clerk | Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Man Who Shot Santa Claus" |
| 2007 | General Hospital | Geoffrey | Episode #1.11460 |
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