Tommy Bracco facts for kids

Thomas Bracco (born August 8, 1990) is an American actor and reality television star. He is well-known for his roles on Broadway. He also appeared on Big Brother season 21. On that show, he finished in 5th place.

Early Life and Training

Thomas Bracco was born in Staten Island, New York City, New York. His parents are Phil and Annabelle Bracco. He went to Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School for the Performing Arts. This school is famous for training young artists. Tommy also took acting and dance classes to improve his skills.

Career Highlights

Broadway Shows

Tommy Bracco started his acting career on Broadway. His first big role was Spot Conlon in the musical Newsies. This show first opened in New Jersey in 2011. It then moved to Broadway in New York City in 2012. Newsies ran until 2014.

Later, Tommy performed in Pretty Woman: The Musical. He played the character Giulio. This musical started in Chicago in 2018. It then came to Broadway in July 2018 and closed in August 2019. In 2024, he was part of the cast for The Heart of Rock and Roll and Titanique.

Film and Television Appearances

Tommy Bracco has also appeared on TV and in movies. He was in TV shows like Submissions Only. His first movie role was Giovanni in 4th Man Out. He also had a small part as a tango dancer in the movie Isn't It Romantic. In 2022, Tommy competed on the show The Challenge: Ride or Dies. He teamed up with Analyse Talavera, who was also on Big Brother 21.

Competing on Big Brother

Tommy Bracco was a contestant on Big Brother 21 in 2019. He knew another houseguest, Christie Murphy, before the show. They were surprised to find out they would be competing together.

During his time on Big Brother, Tommy won the Head of Household competition once. He also won the Power of Veto twice. These wins helped him stay safe and make big decisions in the game. He was part of an alliance called "Gr8ful" with other houseguests. Tommy made it far in the competition. He was eventually evicted and finished in 5th place. He became a member of the jury, which means he voted for the winner of the season.

Personal Life

Tommy Bracco married Joey Macli in April 2025. They had been together for five years and got engaged in May 2023. Their wedding took place in New York City. Many of Tommy's friends from Big Brother attended the celebration.

Filmography

Stage Performances