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Tom Moore is a Actor and Director American born on 6 august 1943 at Meridian (USA)
Tom Moore (born August 6, 1943) is an American theatre, television, and film director.
Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Moore graduated with a BA from Purdue University where he received the alumni distinction as both an Old Master and a Purdue Legacy. Moore began his career in the late 1960s, directing Loot at Brandeis University and Oh, What a Lovely War! at the State University of New York at Buffalo. His first major break came in 1972, when he directed the original Broadway production of Grease, which eventually ran for 3,388 performances. His next project, the nostalgic World War II musical Over Here!, starred Maxene and Patty Andrews and featured newcomers John Travolta, Marilu Henner, Treat Williams, and Ann Reinking in supporting roles; Moore was nominated for the 1974 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. Additional Broadway credits include the 1978 revival of Once in a Lifetime; a disastrous 1981 adaptation of Frankenstein by Victor Gialanella that closed after one performance; the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama 'night, Mother, for which he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play; The Octette Bridge Club; and Moon Over Buffalo.
Moore's feature films include Return to Boggy Creek and the screen adaptation of 'night, Mother. The latter was entered into the 37th Berlin International Film Festival.
He has worked in television on a regular basis, directing multiple episodes of L.A. Law, thirtysomething, ER, Cybill, and Suddenly Susan and single episodes of Picket Fences, Northern Exposure, Ally McBeal, Dharma & Greg, Gilmore Girls, Felicity, and Huff, among others. He has been nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Direction of a Drama Series for L.A. Law and ER and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Direction of a Comedy Series for Mad About You.
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Born in Meridian, Mississippi, Moore graduated with a BA from Purdue University where he received the alumni distinction as both an Old Master and a Purdue Legacy. Moore began his career in the late 1960s, directing Loot at Brandeis University and Oh, What a Lovely War! at the State University of New York at Buffalo. His first major break came in 1972, when he directed the original Broadway production of Grease, which eventually ran for 3,388 performances. His next project, the nostalgic World War II musical Over Here!, starred Maxene and Patty Andrews and featured newcomers John Travolta, Marilu Henner, Treat Williams, and Ann Reinking in supporting roles; Moore was nominated for the 1974 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical. Additional Broadway credits include the 1978 revival of Once in a Lifetime; a disastrous 1981 adaptation of Frankenstein by Victor Gialanella that closed after one performance; the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama 'night, Mother, for which he received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Play; The Octette Bridge Club; and Moon Over Buffalo.
Moore's feature films include Return to Boggy Creek and the screen adaptation of 'night, Mother. The latter was entered into the 37th Berlin International Film Festival.
He has worked in television on a regular basis, directing multiple episodes of L.A. Law, thirtysomething, ER, Cybill, and Suddenly Susan and single episodes of Picket Fences, Northern Exposure, Ally McBeal, Dharma & Greg, Gilmore Girls, Felicity, and Huff, among others. He has been nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Direction of a Drama Series for L.A. Law and ER and the Emmy Award for Outstanding Direction of a Comedy Series for Mad About You.
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Moon Over Broadway (1997)
Directed by Chris Hegedus, D. A. Pennebaker
Origin USA
Genres Documentary, Musical
Themes Documentary films about cities
Actors Philip Bosco, Carol Burnett, Randy Graff, Jane Connell, Tom Moore
Roles Self
Rating71%
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Geppetto (2000)
, 1h29Directed by Tom Moore
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Themes Musical films, Children's films
Actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Drew Carey, Brent Spiner, René Auberjonois, Seth Adkins, Usher
Rating55%
Geppetto (Drew Carey) is a poor toymaker who desperately wishes to become a father. One night, after selling his new spring toys to the children of Villagio, his wish is granted by the Blue Fairy (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), who brings his wooden puppet, Pinocchio (Seth Adkins), to life, saying that someday, if he proves himself brave, truthful, and unselfish, he will become a real boy.
Fine Things (1990)
, 2h25Directed by Tom Moore, Tomm Moore
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors D. W. Moffett, Tracy Pollan, Dakin Matthews, Noley Thornton, Cloris Leachman, Judith Hoag
Rating61%
Bernard "Bernie" Fine is a highly successful businessman who moves from New York City to San Francisco for his work at the west coast Wolff's department store. One day, he meets Liz O'Reilly, a single mother who was left by her husband Chandler Scott around the time of her daughter Jane's birth. After a lengthy time of dating, Bernie and Liz decide to marry. Although his mother Ruth, a proud Jew, is not enthusiastic about Liz's religious background, she eventually comes to accept Liz as her new daughter-in-law. Soon, Liz becomes pregnant and gives birth to a son, Alexander. Life is looking great for the couple.
'night, Mother (1986)
, 1h36Directed by Tom Moore, Tom Moore
Origin USA
Genres Drama
Themes Films about suicide, Films based on plays
Actors Sissy Spacek, Anne Bancroft, Michael Kenworthy, Claire Malis
Rating75%
Jessie is a middle-aged woman living with her widowed mother, Thelma. One night, she calmly tells Thelma that she plans to commit suicide that very evening. She makes this revelation all while nonchalantly organizing household items and preparing to do her mother's nails.
Return to Boggy Creek (1977)
, 1h25Directed by Tom Moore
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Adventure, Horror
Actors Dawn Wells, Dana Plato
Rating29%