Tom Alter
Acting Born Jun 22, 1950 Died Sep 29, 2017 Mussoorie, India 102 credits
Biography
Tom Alter works in acting. Born June 22, 1950 in Mussoorie, India. Died September 29, 2017. Archytele tracks 102 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Maqam
Out Of Time
SmokeRedrum
Heidi: Queen of the MountainSargoshiyanThe Black Cat
Anuraga Karikkin VellamM Cream
BangistanThe Path of Zarathustra
Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of IndiaDard Ka RishtaNanak Shah Fakir
Divana-e-Ishq
Kevi Rite JaishJhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai
ShamaJaanleva
The HangmanWilson Periera
Ocean of an Old Man
Dashavatar
Kailashey KelenkariBheja Fry
The Curse of King Tut's TombOne Night with the KingAlagHello? Kaun Hai!
Mangal Pandey - The RisingViruddh... Family Comes First
Veer-ZaaraLoknayakAsambhavAetbaarMitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna
Mother Teresa of CalcuttaDhund: The FogHawayein
Jeena Isi Ka Naam HaiDil Vil Pyar Vyar
Kabhi To MilengeVeer Savarkar
Shaheed Uddham SinghChampionDriving Miss Palmen
Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail
ShaktimaanDivine LoversThe Flight
Aatank
Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!Milan
Insaniyat
Watch Your TongueGumrahSardar
Junoon
Deshwasi
Aashiqui
Full Filmography
102 titles- Maqam (2025)
- Out Of Time (2023)
- Smoke (2018) as Moshe
- Redrum (2018) as Eric Fernandez
- Heidi: Queen of the Mountain (2017) as Mr. Oberart
- Sargoshiyan (2017) as Allan Alter
- The Black Cat (2017) as Mr. Bond
- Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016) as Abhi's boss
- M Cream (2016) as Arun Bhardwaj
- Bangistan (2015) as Imam
- The Path of Zarathustra (2015) as Mamwaji
- Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India (2014) as Abul Kalam Azad
- Dard Ka Rishta (2014) as Dindayal Sharma
- Nanak Shah Fakir (2014) as Daulat Khan Lodi
- Divana-e-Ishq (2013)
- Kevi Rite Jaish (2012) as Uncle Sam / Derek Thomas
- Jhansi Ki Rani Laxmibai (2012)
- Shama (2011) as Ahmad Ali (Father of Akbar and Asgar)
- Jaanleva (2011) as Mr. Malhotra
- The Hangman (2010)
- Wilson Periera (2010) as All Characters (Voice)
- Ocean of an Old Man (2009) as Thomas
- Dashavatar (2008) as Parshuram (voice)
- Kailashey Kelenkari (2007) as Sol Silverstein
- Bheja Fry (2007) as Dr. Shepherd
- The Curse of King Tut's Tomb (2006) as Lord Eastcliff
- One Night with the King (2006) as King Saul (prologue)
- Alag (2006) as Dr. Richard Dyer
- Hello? Kaun Hai! (2006)
- Mangal Pandey - The Rising (2005) as Watson
- Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005)
- Veer-Zaara (2004) as Dr. Yusuf
- Loknayak (2004) as Abul Kalam Azad
- Asambhav (2004) as Brian
- Aetbaar (2004) as Dr. Freddie
- Mitter Pyare Nu Haal Mureedan Da Kehna (2004) as Ghosht Khan
- Yeh Hai Chakkad Bakkad Bumbe Bo (2004)
- Mother Teresa of Calcutta (2003) as Forster
- Dhund: The Fog (2003) as Uncle Tom
- Hawayein (2003) as Stephen - Swedish Ambassador
- Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002) as Himself
- Dil Vil Pyar Vyar (2002) as Guest Appearance
- Kabhi To Milenge (2001)
- Veer Savarkar (2001)
- Shaheed Uddham Singh (2000) as Brig. Gen. Edward Harry Dwyer
- Champion (2000) as Doctor
- Driving Miss Palmen (2000) as George Basilitz
- Kabhi Paas Kabhi Fail (1999)
- Shaktimaan (1997) as Mahaguru
- Divine Lovers (1997) as Dr. Taubman
- The Flight (1997) as Mark Sahib
- Aatank (1996)
- Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! (1995) as Bidder
- Milan (1995) as Father Demello
- Insaniyat (1994) as British Intelligence
- Watch Your Tongue (1993) as Mr. Charles
- Gumrah (1993) as Inspector Phillip
- Sardar (1993) as Lord Mountbatten of Burma
- Junoon (1992) as Harry
- Deshwasi (1991)
- Aashiqui (1990) as Arnie Campbell
- Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro (1989) as Johan
- Parinda (1989) as Musa
- Bye Bye Blues (1989) as Gilbert Wilson
- Aakhri Badla (1989) as Juan Carlos
- Swarnatrisha (1989)
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Sykes
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Dubuc
- The Discovery of India (1988) as deRozio
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Colonel Smyth
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Henry Lawrence / Collector of Kanpur
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Larmour
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Chairman
- Commando (1988) as Hatcher
- 1921 (1988) as R. H. Hitchcock Sahib
- Ore Thooval Pakshikal (1988)
- Woh Din Aayega (1987) as Somnath
- On Wings of Fire (1986) as Priest
- Sultanat (1986) as Shah
- Palay Khan (1986)
- Avinash (1986) as Tom
- Shart (1986)
- Car Thief (1986) as John
- Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985) as Karam Singh
- Bond 303 (1985)
- Bad Aur Badnaam (1984) as President of ringania
- Sharara (1984) as Mr Jefferson (foreign agent)
- Jaanwar (1983)
- Gandhi (1982) as Doctor at Aga Khan Palace
- Vidhaata (1982) as David
- My Story (1982)
- Kudrat (1981)
- Kranti (1981) as British officer
- Junoon (1978) as Priest
- Naukri (1978) as Mr. Anderson
- Des Pardes (1978) as Inspector Martin
- The Chess Players (1977) as Capt. Weston
- Parvarish (1977)
- Hum Kisise Kum Naheen (1977)
- Ram Bharose (1977)
- Ghashiram Kotwal (1976)
- Charas (1976)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Alter best known for?
Tom Alter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bangistan (2015), Driven (2018), Genji Tsuushin Agedama (1991), Veer-Zaara (2004).
When and where was Tom Alter born?
Tom Alter was born on June 22, 1950 in Mussoorie, India. They passed away on September 29, 2017.
How many credits does Tom Alter have?
Tom Alter has accumulated over 102 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
Tom Alter by the numbers
102credits
87films
15TV series
1976–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Sykes — aged about 38
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Dubuc — aged about 38
- The Discovery of India (1988) as deRozio — aged about 38
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Colonel Smyth — aged about 38
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Henry Lawrence / Collector of Kanpur — aged about 38
- The Discovery of India (1988) as Larmour — aged about 38
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