Tom Nolan
Biography
Tom Nolan is a Canadian-American film and television actor who was born on January 15, 1948, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His birth name is Bernard Girouard, and he has also been known as Maurice Joseph Girouard Jr., Butch Bernard, and Tommy Nol. He is best known for playing the role of Jody O'Connell in the American western television series Buckskin. As a child star in the 1950s and 1960s, he appeared in television and a few films, with his family having relocated to Los Angeles where he started dance classes at the age of three. His television debut included playing Prince Edward of Wales, the son of Henry VIII, on a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation starring Sarah Churchill.
Career overview
Tom Nolan, born Bernard Girouard and also known as Maurice Joseph Girouard Jr., is a Canadian-American film and television actor. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on January 15, 1948. His family relocated to Los Angeles, where he started taking dance classes at the age of three.
As a child star in the 1950s and 1960s, Nolan became a familiar face in television and film, known for his reliable talent and his ability to cry on command. He made a reputable television debut playing Prince Edward of Wales, the son of Henry VIII, on a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation starring Sarah Churchill.
Throughout his career, Nolan amassed 32 known acting credits in movies and television shows. He is best known for playing the role of Jody O'Connell in the American western television series Buckskin.
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Full Filmography
34 titles- Beggarman, Thief (1979) as Wesley Jordache
- The Grasshopper (1970) as Vic
- The Moonshine War (1970) as Lowell
- Chastity (1969) as Tommy
- Something for a Lonely Man (1968) as Rafe Runkel
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Wilbur
- The Young Warriors (1967) as Tremont
- Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) as Johnnie Mulligan
- Vacation Playhouse (1963)
- Combat! (1962) as Pvt. Hamilton
- Thriller (1960) as Hank Hattering
- Thriller (1960) as Rennie Harrod
- Rawhide (1959) as Joey Gardner
- The Rebel (1959) as Paul Fellows
- Riverboat (1959) as Tommy Jones
- The Dennis O'Keefe Show (1959)
- Buckskin (1958) as Jody O'Connell
- The Left Handed Gun (1958) as Boy (uncredited)
- An Affair to Remember (1957) as Tyrone (uncredited)
- All Mine to Give (1957) as Kirk Eunson
- Man Afraid (1957) as Ronnie (Skunky) Fletcher (as Butch Bernard)
- The Search for Bridey Murphy (1956) as Crippled Boy (Uncredited)
- Toy Tiger (1956) as 'Owly' Kimmel
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Sonny
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Boy
- The Seven Year Itch (1955) as Ricky Sherman (uncredited)
- Santa Claus and the Tenth Avenue Kid (1955) as Boy (as Butch Bernard)
- Lassie (1954)
- A Star Is Born (1954) as Child Dancer (uncredited)
- Kids Will Be Kids (1954) as Nathaniel
- The Life Of Riley (1953) as Drake
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Jay
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Buddy Jericho
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Flip Baxter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Nolan best known for?
Tom Nolan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Grasshopper (1970), Hide and Seek (2005), Kiss Me, Stupid (1964), Combat! (1962).
When and where was Tom Nolan born?
Tom Nolan was born on January 15, 1948 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
How many credits does Tom Nolan have?
Tom Nolan has accumulated over 34 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 1979.
What is Tom Nolan's background in cinema and television?
Tom Nolan is a Canadian-American film and television actor who was born on January 15, 1948, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His birth name is Bernard Girouard, and he has also been known as Maurice Joseph Girouard Jr., Butch Bernard, and Tommy Nol. He is best known for playing the role of Jody O'Connell in the American w...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Combat! (1962) as Pvt. Hamilton — aged about 14
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Boy — aged about 7
- An Affair to Remember (1957) as Tyrone (uncredited) — aged about 9
- Rawhide (1959) as Joey Gardner — aged about 11
- A Star Is Born (1954) as Child Dancer (uncredited) — aged about 6
- Kiss Me, Stupid (1964) as Johnnie Mulligan — aged about 16
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