Biografia
Tom Hallick is a captivating personality whose charm and charisma have made him one of television's most beloved stars. For eight years, he portrayed Brad Eliot in 1,248 episodes of CBS's The Young and the Restless, earning Best Actor honors for three consecutive years from prominent entertainment magazines TV By Day and Daytime TV. Remarkably, Tom appeared in the very first shot of the premiere episode in 1973.
He was the original host of NBC's Entertainment Tonight and featured in 128 episodes of Loving Friends and Perfect Couples, filmed in Toronto for Lorimar alongside Knots Landing producer David Jacobs. Tom also starred in numerous TV movies, including C.H.I.P.S. 99, Danielle Steel's Secrets, Fast Friends, The Time Travelers, The Return of Captain Nemo, and portrayed Solomon in The Story of Solomon. He played Maxwell Hathaway on NBC's Days of Our Lives and has made multiple talk show appearances, including eight guest spots on the Dinah Shore show and five on Merv Griffin.
His film credits include leading roles in Dark Eyes, Hanger 18, Beyond Death's Door, and The Rare Breed with George Kennedy. More recently, he starred in Disney's My Favorite Martian, Paramount's Adam, Disney's Waking Up Horton, and Gangster Squad.
Tom has appeared in major television series such as The Love Boat (four episodes), Matlock (four episodes), Murder, She Wrote (five episodes), Cold Case, Nip/Tuck for Warner Bros., McBride and Mystery Woman for Hallmark, and Dynasty. He remains in high demand for guest roles.
Outside of acting, Tom enjoys playing golf and tennis in celebrity tournaments worldwide, including two decades at the Frank Sinatra Celebrity Classic, the Bob Hope Desert Classic, and the Australian Open. He credits his dual roles as actor and golfer for introducing him to a wide range of notable figures, from princesses to presidents, enriching his life profoundly.
An avid traveler, Tom has journeyed extensively and participated in four photographic safaris, including a trip to Rwanda's Virunga Mountains to photograph Mountain Gorillas. He recently returned from the Arctic, where he captured images of giant Polar Bears.
