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Tom Pelphrey

Oakdale Presence

Mick Dante

November 10, 2009 to February 25, 2010

At A Glance

Pelphrey graduated with a BFA in acting at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers.

In school, Tom appeared in many plays including Two Gentlemen of Verona, Bus Stop, and Pursuit and Perception. He also performed in Taming of the Shrew and Richard III at Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London. In addition to his theater work, he has also appeared in several small films. He went on to appear as Jonathan Randall on CBS's long-running Guiding Light, a role that marked his television debut. As Jonathan, Pelphrey earned two Daytime Emmys.

Tom grew up in Howell, NJ. In his free time, he enjoys reading, Steven Segal movies, and riding his motorcycle.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

As the World Turns
Mick Dante
November 10, 2009 to February 25, 2010

Guiding Light
Jonathan "J.B." Randall
September 2, 2004 to February, 2007; July 31, 2007 to August 2, 2007; January 2, 2008 to March 6, 2008; August 5, 2009 to September 18, 2009

Acting Portfolio

THEATER

Two Gentlemen of Verona
Bus Stop
Pursuit and Perception

Taming of the Shrew and Richard III
at Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Younger Actor (2006, 2008; for Guiding Light)

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; for Guiding Light)

Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; for Guiding Light)

Vital Statistics

DATE OF BIRTH: July 28, 1982

PLACE OF BIRTH: Howell, New Jersey

HAIR: Black

News Archives

News Archive: Sources say Pelphrey leaning towards a GL exit. [Apr 3, 2006]

News Archive: Emmys name Pelphrey Outstanding Younger Actor. [Apr 28, 2006]

News Archive: Pelphrey extends GL stay... but for how long? [May 29, 2006]

News Archive: Pelphrey, Gatschet to exit GL together. [Sep 11, 2006]

News Archive: Sources say that Pelphrey, GL discussing a return. [Jun 25, 2007]

News Archive: Pelphrey's back at GL -- and there's a book all about it. [Jul 9, 2007]

News Archive: GL confirms Pelphrey will return in early '08. [Nov 26, 2007]

News Archive: Pelphrey wins second Daytime Emmy in three years. [Jun 20, 2008]

News Archive: Paperback release of Jonathan's Story will feature a new chapter. [Sep 13, 2008]

News Archive: Pelphrey rumored up for major role on ABC's General Hospital. [Sep 15, 2008]

News Archive: Pelphrey out of the running as GH casts Y&R star as Dante. [Nov 10, 2008]

News Archive: GH expected to decide between Lago, Pelphrey by month's end. [Jan 5, 2009]

News Archive: ATWT confirms signing of Tom Pelphrey. [Sep 7, 2009]

News Archive: Guiding Light's Tom Pelphrey dishes on Ozark, working with Laura Linney [Apr 27, 2020]

News Archive: Guiding Light alum Tom Pelphrey lands series regular role on Outer Range [Oct 29, 2020]

News Archive: Guiding Light's Tom Pelphrey, One Life to Live's Ryan Phillippe join forces for American Murderer [Dec 10, 2020]

News Archive: Baby on the way for Guiding Light alum Tom Pelphrey and girlfriend Kaley Cuoco [Oct 12, 2022]

News Archive: Guiding Light Emmy winner Tom Pelphrey is a new dad [Apr 6, 2023]

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