Tom Arnold

Kaedy's Conversation with Tom Arnold

Tom is at The Improv in Buckhead tonight and tomorrow night for 2 shows each night - More info

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As a writer, producer, and actor, Tom Arnold has established himself to both television and film audiences worldwide, having won such awards as the Peabody Award and a Golden Globe Award.  Additionally, he helped put Fox Sports Network on the map with his hosting duties on "BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD." Arnold currently hosts CMT's "MY BIG REDNECK WEDDING" and "MY BIG REDNECK VACATION" which premiered at the highest ratings in CMT history.

Arnold cornered the market on playing the resident comic relief in films like "NINE MONTHS" with Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore, and Robin Williams, "TRUE LIES" with Arnold Schwarzenegger, "HERO" with Dustin Hoffman, and "AUSTIN POWERS:  INTERNATIONAL MAN OF MYSTERY" with Mike Myers. Arnold will next be seen in his 72nd film, Stephen Gyllenhaal's quirky political comedy "GRASSROOTS", Tyler Perry's "MADEA'S WITNESS PROTECTION" and "HIT AND RUN" with Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell and Bradley Cooper.

Arnold has successfully broken out of the comedic stereotype and is becoming a fixture at film festivals by landing more mature and dramatic roles.  He received critical praise for his role in "GARDENS OF THE NIGHT," opposite John Malkovich, "THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD" starring John Malkovich and Tom Hanks, "GOOD DICK" opposite Jason Ritter, and "THE YEAR OF GETTING TO KNOW US" opposite Sharon Stone, Jimmy Fallon and Lucy Liu.  In 2005, he received critical notice for his role in Don Roos' "HAPPY ENDINGS" for Lions Gate Films. He was also seen in "PRIDE" opposite Terrance Howard, and "ANIMAL FACTORY," directed by Steve Buscemi.  Other film credits include "SOUL PLANE," "CRADLE TO THE GRAVE," "EXIT WOUNDS" and "THE KID & I."

Born in Iowa, Tom has established a writing scholarship and runs an acting workshop for students at the Indian Hills Community College in Iowa. Tom is heavily involved in many charities. The Race to Erase MS is one of Tom’s favorite charities. From his position on the entertainment committee, Tom not only helps plan but also emcees and contributes to the auction. For the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Tom mans a booth at the yearly carnival (a major fundraiser), engaging attendees while raising funds. Other charities that are close to his heart and to which he has made significant contributions are Best Buddies, a charity started by Anthony Shriver that pairs mentally challenged people with college kids and jobs, Camp del Corazon, a camp for children with heart disease, The Kayne Eras Center, Promises Foundation, Carousel of Hope, Arnold's Inner City Games, The Hollenbeck Christmas Giveaway, and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Arnold currently resides in Los Angeles.

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