Thomas J. Moore

Thomas J. Moore

Thomas J. Moore (May 1, 1883 - February 12, 1955) was an actor in the United States, born in Fordstown Crossroads, County Meath, Ireland. Along with his brothers Matt, Owen & Joe(1895-1926) he immigrated to America and all went on to Hollywood, California and to successful careers in motion pictures.

Tom Moore appeared in his first motion picture in 1912 and directed the 1915 film "The Secret Room". Frequently cast as the romantic lead, he starred in many silent films as well as in some of the first sound films.

In 1914, he married silent film star Alice Joyce, with whom he had a daughter named Alice who, in later years, would act in films with her father.

While in New York City on New Year’s Eve 1920 Tom Moore met the young French actress Renée Adorée. A whirlwind romance ensued and six weeks after meeting, they were married on February 12, 1921 in his home in Beverly Hills, California. The marriage lasted only a few years and in 1931 Tom Moore married a third time to Eleanor Merry.

The Great Depression saw many studios close and much consolidation as the motion industry went through tough times and Tom Moore retired from film in the mid 1930s. Ten years later, he returned to act in minor supporting roles.

Tom Moore died in Santa Monica, California. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1640 Vine Street.

A few of his films:
* "Dodging a Million" - (1918)
* "Made in Heaven" - (1921)
* "One Night in Rome" - (1924)
* "Manhandled" (1924)
* "The Love Thrill" - (1927)
* "The Wise Wife" - (1927)
* "Stout Hearts and Willing Hands" (1931)
* "Ten Laps To Go" - (1938)
* "Behind Green Lights" (1946)
* "Mother Wore Tights" (1947)
* "Road House" (1948)

External links

*imdb|0601962|Thomas J. Moore


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