Tom Alter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 22, 1950 |
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| Died | September 29, 2017 (age 67) |
| Birthplace | Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Tom Alter's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Being a celebrated Indian film and television actor, particularly noted for his roles as British characters in Bollywood films and for his extensive work in theater. |
Intro
Tom Alter was a renowned Indian actor of American descent, known for his extensive work in Hindi cinema, television, and theater. Recognized for his unique contributions and fluency in Hindi and Urdu, Alter became a familiar face in Indian entertainment with a career that spanned over four decades.
Early Life & Background
Born to American Christian missionaries in Mussoorie, India, Tom Alter attended the Woodstock School in Mussoorie and later Yale University in the United States. He returned to India to join the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune, where he developed his acting career.
Career Highlights
- Prolific acting career in over 300 films, including 'Shatranj Ke Khilari', 'Gandhi', and 'Kranti'.
- Appeared in popular TV series such as 'Zabaan Sambhalke' and 'Bharat Ek Khoj'.
- Awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honor, in 2008.
- Noted for his performances on stage, frequently performing in Urdu plays.
- Worked as a cricket writer and sports journalist.
Trivia
- Tom Alter was fluent in Hindi and Urdu despite being of American descent.
- He played the role of legendary Urdu poet Mirza Ghalib on stage.
- Distinctive for being cast as British or Western characters in Indian cinema, reflecting his unique background.
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Tom Alter was born the 22 June 1950.
Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India.
On His Birth-Day
About June 22nd, 1950, in brief:
- Day of the week: June 22nd, 1950 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Nola by Les Paul
- Popular movie: All About Eve directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz
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