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Gibson on the set of Criminal Minds in 2010
Born
Thomas Ellis Gibson

(1962-07-03) July 3, 1962 (age 62)
Education College of Charleston
Juilliard School (BFA)
Occupation Actor, director
Years active 1987–present
Known for Aaron Hotchner in Criminal Minds
Daniel Nyland in Chicago Hope
Greg Montgomery in Dharma and Greg
Spouse(s)
Christine Parker
(m. 1993; div. 2018)
Children 3

Thomas Gibson (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and director. He is well-known for his TV roles. These include playing Aaron Hotchner on Criminal Minds (2005–2016). He also played Greg Montgomery on Dharma & Greg (1997–2002). Another famous role was Daniel Nyland on Chicago Hope (1994–1997).

Early life and education

Thomas Gibson was born in Charleston, South Carolina. His parents were Charles M. "Mac" and Beth Gibson. His mother worked as a social worker. His father was a lawyer and served in the South Carolina government. Thomas is Catholic.

He became interested in acting when he was very young. Thomas loved the musician Louis Armstrong. He and his sister were on a swim team. After swim meets, they often went to a pizza place. There, Thomas would sing along with a Dixieland band. He even tried to sound like Louis Armstrong.

As a child, Thomas went to Little Theater School. He later finished high school at Bishop England High School. He then studied at the College of Charleston from 1979 to 1981. During this time, he worked as an intern at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. They encouraged him to apply to the Juilliard School.

After a year and a half at Charleston, Thomas won a scholarship. He went to Juilliard's Drama Division from 1981 to 1985. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1985.

Acting career

Thomas Gibson started acting at age nine. He performed in children's theater shows. One of his first plays was Seize the Street: the Skateboard Musical. This was a Young Charleston Theater Company show. As a teenager, he joined the Young Charleston Theater Company and the Footlight Players. He often performed at the historic Dock Street Theatre.

After college, Thomas made his stage debut in New York. He appeared in David Hare's A Map of the World. He then acted in more plays for producer Joe Papp. These shows were in Public Theater and Central Park. For the next 10 years, he worked in plays both on and off Broadway. He performed in plays by famous writers like Shakespeare and Molière. During this time, he also worked as a waiter at Tavern on the Green.

Thomas Gibson first appeared on TV in 1987. He had a guest role in the show Leg Work. He then appeared in daytime dramas like As the World Turns and Another World. In 1992, he made his first movie, Far and Away, directed by Ron Howard. In this film, he played Stephen Chase. Chase was the rival of Joseph Donnelly (Tom Cruise) for Shannon Christie's (Nicole Kidman) attention.

His next main movie role was in 1993. He played David in Love and Human Remains. Also in 1993, he was in the TV miniseries Tales of the City. He later worked with the same director again in Stardom (2000). In 1999, Thomas had a role in Stanley Kubrick's last film, Eyes Wide Shut. He worked again with Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in this movie.

Thomas then returned to television. He played Dr. Danny Nyland on the medical drama Chicago Hope from 1994 to 1998. From 1997 to 2002, he starred as Greg Montgomery in the sitcom Dharma & Greg. For this role, he was nominated twice for a Golden Globe Award. After Dharma & Greg, Thomas appeared in several TV movies.

Personal life and hobbies

Thomas Gibson lives in San Antonio, Texas. He also has a house on Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, which he visits often. Thomas has three children. His son, Travis Carter, appeared in an episode of Criminal Minds. He played a friend of a kidnapped child in Season 10, episode "Boxed In". Thomas and his wife Christine separated in 2011. Their divorce was finalized on February 14, 2018.

Thomas enjoys playing golf. He plays in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am every year. He also takes part in other golf events. He is friends with the golfer Corey Pavin. In 2010, he helped host the first SAG Foundation Golf Classic. He also co-hosted the second one with his Criminal Minds co-star Joe Mantegna.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1992 Far and Away Stephen Chase
1993 Love and Human Remains David
Age of Innocence, TheThe Age of Innocence Stage Actor
1994 Barcelona Dickie Taylor
Men of War Warren
Sleep with Me Nigel
1997 The Next Step Bartender
1999 Eyes Wide Shut Carl
2000 Psycho Beach Party Kanaka
Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas, TheThe Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas Chip Rockefeller
Stardom Renny Ohayon
2001 Jack the Dog Faith's Attorney
2003 Manhood
2005 Come Away Home Gary
Berkeley Thomas
2007 I'll Believe You Kyle Sweeney
2014 Son of Batman Slade Wilson / Deathstroke Voice role
2017 Axis Joseph Voice role
2019 Shadow Wolves Colonel Branson

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1987 Leg Work Robbie Episode: "All This and a Gold Card Too"
Guiding Light Peter Latham
1988 Lincoln William Sprague Miniseries
1988–1990 As the World Turns Derek Mason
1990 Kennedys of Massachusetts, TheThe Kennedys of Massachusetts Peter Fitzwilliam Miniseries
Another World Sam Fowler
1993 Tales of the City Beauchamp Day Miniseries
1994–1997 Chicago Hope Daniel Nyland 70 episodes
1995 Secrets Hailus Tuckman Television film
1996 Duckman Thomas Gibson Episode: "Pig Amok"
Night Visitors Ross Williams Television film
To Love, Honor and Deceive Matthew Carpenter / Stuart Buchanan Television film
Caroline in the City Willard Stevens Episode: "Caroline and the Nice Jewish Boy"
Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, TheThe Real Adventures of Jonny Quest Paul Mornay Voice
Episode: "Ghost Quest"
1997 The Inheritance James Percy Television film
Devil's Child, TheThe Devil's Child Alexander Rotha Television film
1997–2002 Dharma & Greg Greg Montgomery 119 episodes
1998 More Tales of the City Beauchamp Talbot Day Miniseries
Sin City Spectacular Unknown Episode: "1.6"
Will of their Own, AA Will of their Own James MacLaren Episode: "1.1"
Nightmare Street Dr. Matt Westbrook / Joe Barnes Television film
2001 The Monkey King Nicholas Orton Television film
2003 Brush with Fate Richard Television film
Evil Never Dies Detective Mark Ryan Television film
2004 Raising Waylon Reg Television film
Category 6: Day of Destruction Mitch Benson Television film
2005 Stone Cold Troy Drake Television film
2005–2016 Criminal Minds Aaron Hotchner Lead role; 256 episodes (Seasons 1-12)
2006 In from the Night Aiden Byrnes Television film
2011 Two and a Half Men Greg Montgomery Episode: "Nice to Meet You, Walden Schmidt"
2015 Hot in Cleveland Tom Episodes: "Vegas Baby", "I Hate Goodbyes"

As director

Year Title Notes
2001 Dharma & Greg Episodes: "The Story of K", "A Fish Tale" (Seasons 4 and 5)
2013–2016 Criminal Minds Episodes: "All That Remains", "Gabby", "Boxed In", "Lockdown", "The Night Watch", "Derek" (season 8, 9, 10 and 11)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
1995 Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Chicago Hope Nominated
1996 Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated
1997 Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series Nominated
1998 Q Awards Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Dharma & Greg Nominated
1999 Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series - Comedy/Musical Nominated
2000 Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical Nominated
Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series - Comedy/Musical Nominated
2010 Entertainment Weekly online poll Under-appreciated Entertainer of the Year Criminal Minds Won

See also

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