Thomas G. Waites
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 8, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1978–2026 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
Thomas G. Waites is an American actor and acting instructor born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1955. He has been a member of the Actors Studio since 1984 and runs an eponymous acting studio in New York City. Active since the 1970s, Waites has appeared in over 30 television and film productions. His television credits include NYPD Blue, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Oz, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and The Jury. His film appearances include Unwed Father, State of Grace, And Justice for All, Gangland, An American Affair, The Warriors, and John Carpenter's film The Thing.
Career overview
Thomas G. Waites is an American actor and acting instructor born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1955. He runs an eponymous acting studio in New York City and has been a member of the Actors Studio since 1984. Active in his field since the 1970s, Waites has appeared in over 30 television and film productions.
His film credits include the John Carpenter film The Thing, ...And Justice for All, State of Grace, Unwed Father, Gangland, An American Affair, and The Warriors. In television, his acting credits include NYPD Blue, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Oz, Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, and The Jury.
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Full Filmography
50 titles- The Thing Expanded (2026) as Self
- Brooklyn's Gone To Hell (2025) as Richard Crown
- Target (2023) Director
- Target (2023) Writer
- 6:45 (2021) as Larry
- The Savant (2019) as Chief Bocchino
- FBI (2018) as Detective Dryden
- Marvel's The Punisher (2017) as Arthur Walsh
- Broadway's Finest (2012)
- Homeland (2011) as Clayton
- The Life Zone (2011) as Roger Fields
- The Great Fight (2011) as Chief Bocchino
- The Grand Theft (2011) as Randy Lemar
- An Affirmative Act (2010) as Samuel 'Dixie' Backus
- New Amsterdam (2008) as James Lucas
- The Exonerated (2006) as Deputy
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Lance Brody
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Mo Turman
- Nailed (2001) as Carpet Guy
- American Virgin (2000) as Grip
- Rites of Passage (1999) as John Willio
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Cop
- An American Affair (1997) as Mulroney
- A Thousand Men and a Baby (1997) as Supply Sergeant
- Timelock (1996) as Warden Andrews
- Sliders (1995) as Randy, Airplane Mechanic
- Money Train (1995) as Barricade Captain
- McBain (1991) as Gill
- Law & Order (1990) as Burton Fenster
- Law & Order (1990) as Bill Spence
- Law & Order (1990) as Captain Lewis Webber
- Law & Order (1990) as David Drucker
- State of Grace (1990) as Frankie's Man #1
- Kojak: Flowers For Matty (1990) as Tink
- Shakedown (1988) as Officer Kelly
- Hello Actors Studio (1988) as Self
- The Verne Miller Story (1988) as Al Capone
- Light of Day (1987) as Smittie
- Crime Story (1986) as Prosecutor
- The Clan of the Cave Bear (1986) as Broud
- The Equalizer (1985) as Jim Kaufman
- The Equalizer (1985) as Shep Morrow
- Miami Vice (1984) as D.E.A. Agent Thompson
- The Face of Rage (1983) as Howard
- The Thing (1982) as Windows
- The Warriors (1979) as Fox (uncredited)
- ...And Justice for All (1979) as Jeff McCullaugh
- The Other Side of Victory (1979) as Joel Purvis
- On the Yard (1978) as Chilly
- The Block
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Thomas G. Waites best known for?
Thomas G. Waites is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including FBI (2018), Marvel's The Punisher (2017), La Vie en Rose (2007), The Great Fight (2011).
When and where was Thomas G. Waites born?
Thomas G. Waites was born on January 8, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Thomas G. Waites have?
Thomas G. Waites has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2026.
What is Thomas G. Waites's background in cinema and television?
Thomas G. Waites is an American actor and acting instructor born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on January 8, 1955. He has been a member of the Actors Studio since 1984 and runs an eponymous acting studio in New York City. Active since the 1970s, Waites has appeared in over 30 television and film productions. His telev...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Marvel's The Punisher (2017) as Arthur Walsh — aged about 62
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) as Cop — aged about 42
- The Thing (1982) as Windows — aged about 27
- Crime Story (1986) as Prosecutor — aged about 31
- FBI (2018) as Detective Dryden — aged about 63
- The Warriors (1979) as Fox (uncredited) — aged about 24
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