Thomas Michael Mulligan is an American actor, film producer, executive director, and playwright. He appeared in two plays, True West (1986) and Burn This (1990), and the horror film Sweet Taste of Souls (2020). Mulligan is executive director of submissions at New Hope Film Festival, wrote the play Just Dirty Laundry (1986) and won Best Picture for Callous (2009) at the Oceanside International Film Festival.
Early life and education Mulligan grew up in New York City as the son of Janet and John Mulligan. He became interested in acting at the age of seven, and played sports in high school and college.
Mulligan attended Irvington High School. In 1967, he entered the United States Navy as an Electrician's mate 3rd class aboard the USS Luiseno stationed at Newport, Rhode Island. He later served in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970. Mulligan initially pursued a career as a Major League Baseball pitcher but by the time he was 30, he had taken up acting in full-time in New York City.
Career Mulligan appeared in a charity performance as a guest artist for Fantasies at New Oxford High School in 1983. In 1986, his first submitted play, Just Dirty Laundry, took place at Theatre on the Towpath in New Hope, Pennsylvania. He had his voice recorded in 1993 for educational purposes about artifacts at the Historical Museum in Clinton, New Jersey. In 1994, Mulligan moved to California to further his acting career.
Mulligan produced and acted in Callous which premiered at Riverside International Film Festival in 2009. In 2011, he directed a short play called Code 7 that tied for first place at New Vision Theatre Company's Summer Shorts program.
Since its inauguration in 2010, Mulligan has been the executive director of submissions of the New Hope Film Festival in New Hope, PennsylvaniaBentman, Hilary (2010-06-28). First film fest attracts attention. The Intelligencer, 13. and hosted their award ceremony in 2017. In 2020, he starred in Sweet Taste of Souls with Honey Lauren. Mulligan is based in Oceanside, California.
Stage credits YearTitleRoleLocationNotes1982Anna ChristieNew York1986Ghost of a ChanceTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, PennsylvaniaSeida, Linda (1986-11-27). The 'little boy' in Thom Mulligan. New Hope Gazette, 29.Just Dirty LaundryRandy MillerTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, PennsylvaniaplaywrightMazzei, Marsha (1986-04-03). Just Dirty Laundry in progress at Towpath Theatre. New Hope Gazette, 17.CamelotVariousTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, PennsylvaniaTrue WestLeeTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, PennsylvaniaSeida, Linda (1986-10-17). True West is gripping. Bucks County Courier Times, 16.1989Same Time, Next YearGeorgeHighpoint Dinner Theatre, Chalfont, PennsylvaniaUlkoski, June (1989-02-09). Refreshing Same Time Next Year at Highpoint. The Doylestown Patriot, 17.1990Burn ThisPaleN.J. Public Theatre, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey1992Sex, Drugs & Rock & RollVariousTowpath House Restaurant, New Hope, Pennsylvaniaby Eric BogosianUlkoski, June (1992-07-23). A masterful acting job for Towpath drama. New Hope Gazette, 24.Hedgpeth, Steve (1992-07-10). Multiple personalities in New Hope. The Courier Times, 3.The WoolgathererCliffTowpath House Restaurant, New Hope, PennsylvaniaUlkoski, June (1992-11-26). Woolgatherer performances are an acting treat. New Hope Gazette, 34.1993Drinking in AmericaTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, Pennsylvania1995Guilty ConscienceArthur JamisonOnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California
Filmography YearTitleRoleRef.2008A Gothic TalePastor2009CallousPete Young2018The Witching HourJimmy Callahan2019RoboWomanDetective Murphy2020Sweet Taste of SoulsBarneyArachnadoKathi2021Rattlers 2BridgerApex PredatorsDr. Juke WestwinNight HunterLee Jackson Sr.Angel MountainFrankAmityville in the HoodDetective White2022The Boss ManSoldierAmerican BigfootRed StoneDumbFellasSonny Clamato
List of awards and nominations+AccoladesEventYearAwardTitleResultRef.New Vision Theatre Company's Summer Shorts20111st placeCode 7Big Bear Lake International Film Festival2009Best FeatureCallousRiverside International Film FestivalBest FeatureCallousOceanside International Film FestivalBest PictureCallous
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