Tom Long facts for kids

Tom Long (born 3 August 1968 – died 4 January 2020) was an actor. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in the United States. His parents were Australian, and he grew up in Benalla, Victoria, Australia. Tom Long became a well-known Australian actor.

Who Was Tom Long?

Tom Long was a talented actor. He was famous for his roles in Australian TV shows and movies. He started acting in 1992. He continued to work until 2012.

His Acting Career

Tom Long starred in several popular TV shows. One of his most famous roles was in the ABC show SeaChange. He played a character named Angus from 1998 to 2000. He also appeared in the police drama Young Lions in 2002.

Long also acted in movies. He was in the film Two Hands in 1999. Another well-known movie he starred in was The Dish in 2000. This movie was about the moon landing. Tom Long stopped acting in July 2012.

Later Life and Passing

In July 2012, Tom Long became unwell while performing. He was diagnosed with a serious illness called multiple myeloma. This illness affected his health for several years.

Tom Long passed away on 4 January 2020. He was 51 years old. His death was due to complications from his illness.