Thomas Jane
Jane attending the 2007 Comic Con to promote The Mist
Born	Thomas Elliott February 22, 1969 (1969-02-22) (age 39) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Patricia Arquette
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Thomas Jane (born February 22, 1969) is an American actor, known for his roles in the 2004 film The Punisher and the 2007 Stephen King adaption The Mist. The Mist (also known as Stephen King's The Mist) is a 2007 American Horror film based on the 1980 Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Patricia T Arquette (born April 8, 1968) is an American actress. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works The Punisher is a 2004 film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name starring Thomas Jane as Frank Castle and The Mist (also known as Stephen King's The Mist) is a 2007 American Horror film based on the 1980

Biography

Early life

Jane was born Thomas Elliott III in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Cynthia, an antiques dealer, and Michael Elliott, a biogenetic engineer. An antique ( Latin: antiquus; old is an old Collectible item It is collected or desirable because of its age rarity condition utility or other unique Genetic engineering, Recombinant DNA technology, genetic modification/manipulation (GM and gene splicing are terms that apply to the direct ^[1][2] Jane has Irish, Scottish, German, and Blackfoot ancestry. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate The Scots people ( Scots Gaelic: Albannaich) are a Nation and an Ethnic group indigenous to Scotland. The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as The Blackfoot Confederacy or Niitsítapi (meaning "original people" c In 1987, he graduated from Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School in Montgomery County, Maryland. Academics In 2005 Wootton was named the 17th best high school in the United States by Newsweek. Montgomery County of the US state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington D He studied acting at The Lee Strasburg Theatre Institute in Hollywood,CA.

Career

Jane made his film debut in the Telugu film Padamati Sandhya Raagam (1986), directed by late Jandhyala. Jandhyala or Jandhyala Veera Venkata Durga Siva Subramanya Sastry (January 14 1951 - June 19 2001 was a legendary Telugu film Screenwriter and Director His early roles included Zeph in Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a 1992 action - comedy - Horror film about " Valley girl " cheerleader Buffy He had supporting roles in several high profile films, including The Crow: City of Angels (1996) Boogie Nights (1997), The Thin Red Line (1998), Thursday (1998) and Magnolia (1999). The Crow City of Angels is a 1996 Action film and a Sequel to the Cult film The Crow. This article is about the 1997 film For the Heatwave song see Boogie Nights. The Thin Red Line is a 1998 war film which tells a fictional story of United States forces during the Battle of Guadalcanal in Thursday is a 1998 American movie written and Directed by Skip Woods. Magnolia is a 1999 American Drama film, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. After receiving critical acclaim as baseball player Mickey Mantle in 61*, Jane began receiving leading roles. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each Mickey Charles Mantle ( October 20, 1931 &ndash August 13, 1995) was an American Baseball player who was inducted 61* is an American Baseball movie, made for HBO, directed by Billy Crystal and written by Hank Steinberg.

Jane and director Jonathan Hensleigh and Avi Arad have said in many interviews that Jane was the first and only actor to be asked to play the title role in the 2004 movie The Punisher. Jonathan Blair Hensleigh (born February 1959 is an American Screenwriter and Film director, working primarily in the action/adventure genre of films Avi Arad (אבי ארד is an Israeli American Businessman. He became the CEO of the company Toy Biz in the 1990s and The Punisher is a 2004 film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name starring Thomas Jane as Frank Castle and Jane initially turned down the role twice, as well as a part in the first X-Men movie and a few other comic book movies, mainly because he does not see himself as a superhero actor and nor does he have any real interest or liking for superhero characters. X-Men is a 2000 Superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics characters of the same name. Jane said that when they asked him the second time to play the Punisher that what really got him interested in playing the part was when Arad sent Tim Bradstreet's artwork of the Punisher. Timothy "Tim" Bradstreet (born February 16, 1967, in Cheverly Maryland) is an artist and illustrator best known for his work on Comic After finding out that the Punisher wasn't a superhero, but an anti-hero and a vigilante crime fighter, he accepted. A vigilante is a person who ignores Due process of law and enacts their own form of Justice in response to a perception of insufficient response by the ^[3][4] He read as many Punisher comics as he could find and quickly became a fan. The Punisher ( Frank Castle) is a fictional Antihero that appears in the Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Jane trained for 6 or 7 months with Navy SEALs and gained more than twenty pounds of muscle for the part. ^[5]

In addition to starring in the movie he contributed his voice to The Punisher and the Gun video games. The Punisher is a 2005 Action game which stars the Marvel Comics Vigilante, The Punisher. Gun is a Revisionist Western -themed Video game developed by Neversoft. He has also recently written and financed a sci-fi comic book entitled Bad Planet which has been released by Image Comics. Bad Planet is a 6-issue Comic book Limited series by Thomas Jane and Steve Niles that started in 2005. Image Comics is an American Comic book publisher It was founded in 1992 by seven high-profile illustrators as a venue where creators could publish their He is also a spokesperson for Steve Niles and in 2006 Tom modeled for the Dark Horse Comics character Cal McDonald in Criminal Macabre: A Cal McDonald Mystery. WARNING Please see the talk page before adding controversial content to this article Dark Horse Comics is one of the largest independent American Comic book publishers behind dominant publishers Marvel Comics and DC Comics Criminal Macabre A Cal McDonald Mystery is a Comic book series starring Cal McDonald an Antihero American comic book character created in Tom and Steve have been in talks about turning Criminal Macabre: A Cal McDonald Mystery into a live action film with Tom as Cal.

In addition to his screen work, Jane has appeared several times on stage, and received strong critical reviews as Tom in Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, and as Chris in Arthur Miller's All My Sons. Thomas Lanier Williams III (March 26 1911 &ndash February 25 1983 better known as Tennessee Williams, was a major American playwright who received many of the top theatrical The Glass Menagerie is a play by Tennessee Williams that was originally written as a screenplay for MGM, to whom Williams was contracted Arthur Asher Miller (October 17 1915 &ndash February 10 2005 was an American Playwright and Essayist. All My Sons is a 1947 play by Arthur Miller. The play was twice adapted for film in 1948 and again in 1986 He has also portrayed himself in the Fox television show Arrested Development. Arrested Development is a character-driven American television Sitcom about a formerly wealthy habitually Dysfunctional family. In 2005, Marvel released The Punisher video game. The Punisher is a 2005 Action game which stars the Marvel Comics Vigilante, The Punisher. The video games' storyline is compiled with different situations and enemies from the Punisher comics, and a character based upon Jigsaw also appeared in the 2005 Punisher video game but with an origin that ties directly into the 2004 Punisher film. Jane is not set to return in the planned sequel to the The Punisher. In an interview Jane stated that he has pulled out of the movie stating "What I won't do is spend months of my life sweating over a movie that I just don't believe in. I've always loved the Marvel guys, and wish them well. Meanwhile, I'll continue to search for a film that one day might stand with all those films that the fans have asked me to watch". ^[6]

Jane said in June of 2007 that movie director Zack Snyder had expressed interest in casting him for the adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel Watchmen. Zack Snyder (born March 1, 1966) is an American Film director, Writer and producer. Watchmen is a twelve-issue Comic book Limited series written by Alan Moore, and illustrated by Dave Gibbons and John Higgins ^[7] But Tom said no to the role due to him being too busy. ^[8] In Oct of 07 Tom began his directing debut in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a movie called The Dark Country to which he is also the main character. New Mexico ( is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States of America. Tom has said that the film will be a Hitchcockian thriller and will be filmed in Stereoscopy 3-D. Stereoscopy, stereoscopic imaging or 3-D (three-dimensional imaging is any technique capable of recording three-dimensional visual ^[9][10][11]

It was reported on February 8, 2008 that Thomas Jane has joined movie director John McTiernan in the action/thriller movie Run. John Campbell McTiernan Jr (born January 8, 1951) is an American Movie director, best known for his action films and most identifiable Run can refer to at least two different films ''Run'' (1991 film — an American film ''Run'' (2002 film — a Tamil language ^[12] Although Thomas Jane has yet to say that he has signed on to the film.

Personal life

On 17 March 2008, Jane was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol for speeding at "an extremely high rate of speed" on I-5. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Jane was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol level higher than . Driving under the influence of alcohol ( driving while intoxicated, drunk driving, drinking and driving, drink-driving) or other drugs 08% in Kern County, California. Kern County is a County located in the southern Central Valley of the U California ( is a US state on the West Coast of the United States, along the Pacific Ocean. Jane failed several field sobriety tests, including a breathalyzer. Police also say he was driving with a suspended license. ^[13]

Jane is divorced from Aysha Hauer, the daughter of actor Rutger Hauer. Rutger Oelsen Hauer (rʏtxər ulsən hʌuər born January 23, 1944) is a Golden Globe -winning Dutch Film Actor. He and fellow actress Patricia Arquette (Medium) are parents to daughter Harlow Olivia Calliope, who was born on February 20, 2003. Patricia T Arquette (born April 8, 1968) is an American actress. Medium is an American Dramatic Television series which premiered on NBC on January 3, 2005. Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Jane and Arquette married in Venice, Italy, on June 24, 2006. Events 972 - Battle of Cedynia, the first documented victory of Polish forces takes place Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

Jane spent time in his early Hollywood days as a busker. Busking is the practice of performing in Public places for Tips and Gratuities. He commented on this in a Newsweek article published May 31, 2004 (p. Newsweek is an American weekly Newsmagazine published in New York City. Events 1279 BC - Rameses II (The Great (19th dynasty becomes pharaoh of Ancient Egypt. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " 21):

"I had two songs in my repertoire that I hammered to death — Hey Joe and Knockin' on Heaven's Door," he recalled. Hey Joe (disambiguation "Hey Joe" is an American Popular song from the 1960s that has become a rock standard and as such has been performed in " Knockin' on Heaven's Door " is a song written and performed by Bob Dylan for the Soundtrack of the 1973 film Pat Garrett & Billy the "People used to pelt me with change just to shut me up. "^[14]

Filmography

• The Dark Country (2008) (post-production) - Dick
• The Mutant Chronicles (2008) - Major Mitch Hunter
• Killshot (2008) - Wayne Colson
• The Mist (2007) - David Drayton
• The Tripper (2007) - Buzz Hall
• Gun (video game) (2005) Colton White
• The Punisher Video Game – (2005) - Frank Castle
• The Punisher (2004) – Frank Castle/Punisher
• Stander (2003) – Andre Stander
• Dreamcatcher (2003) – Dr. Killshot is a 2008 thriller film based on the 1989 novel Killshot by Elmore Leonard. The Mist (also known as Stephen King's The Mist) is a 2007 American Horror film based on the 1980 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets, The Tripper is a 2007 Slasher film shown as a bonus film as part of 2006's 8 Films to Die For. 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets, Gun is a Revisionist Western -themed Video game developed by Neversoft. The year 2005 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Devil's Rejects, Cheaper The Punisher is a 2005 Action game which stars the Marvel Comics Vigilante, The Punisher. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Punisher ( Frank Castle) is a fictional Antihero that appears in the Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Punisher is a 2004 film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name starring Thomas Jane as Frank Castle and The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place Stander is a 2003 biographical film about Captain André Stander, a South African Police officer who turned into a Bank The year 2003 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Lord of the Rings The Return Andre Stander (1946 &ndash 13 February 1984) was a police Captain at the CID branch of Kempton Park Police Station South Africa who began robbing Dreamcatcher is a 2003 Film adaptation of Stephen King 's novel of the same name. The year 2003 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Lord of the Rings The Return Henry Devlin
• The Sweetest Thing (2002) – Peter Donahue
• Eden (2001) – Dov
• Original Sin (2001) – Walter Downs
• 61* (2001) (TV) – Mickey Mantle
• Under Suspicion (2000) – Det. The Sweetest Thing ( 2002) is a Romantic comedy movie, directed by Roger Kumble and written by Nancy Pimental, The year 2002 in film involved some significant events The first significant releases of sequels took place between Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, The year 2001 in film involved some significant events (For more about non-English films check sources in those languages Original Sin is a 2001 movie starring Angelina Jolie and Antonio Banderas. The year 2001 in film involved some significant events (For more about non-English films check sources in those languages 61* is an American Baseball movie, made for HBO, directed by Billy Crystal and written by Hank Steinberg. The year 2001 in film involved some significant events (For more about non-English films check sources in those languages Under Suspicion is an American film released in 2000 and directed by Stephen Hopkins. The year 2000 in film involved some significant events Events Top grossing films Please note that following the tradition of the Felix Owens
• Jonni Nitro (1999) – Brack
• Magnolia (1999) – Young Jimmy Gator
• Molly (1999) – Sam
• Junked (1999) - Switch
• Deep Blue Sea (1999) – Carter Blake
• The Thin Red Line (1998) – Pvt. The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s Magnolia is a 1999 American Drama film, written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s Molly is a 1999 romantic comedy-drama film about an autistic woman who came into the custody of her neurotic executive brother The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s Deep Blue Sea is a 1999 Science fiction action Horror film that stars Thomas Jane, Samuel L The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s The Thin Red Line is a 1998 war film which tells a fictional story of United States forces during the Battle of Guadalcanal in The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein Ash
• Zack and Reba (1998) – Sparky Stokes
• The Velocity of Gary (1998) – Gary
• Thursday (1998) – Casey
• Boogie Nights (1997) – Todd Parker
• Face/Off (1997) – Burke Hicks
• The Last Time I Committed Suicide (1997) – Neal Cassady
• Hollywood Confidential (1997)
• The Crow: City of Angels (1996) – Nemo
• At Ground Zero (1994) (as Tom Elliott) – Thomas Q. The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein The Velocity of Gary is a 1999 American movie Plot synopsis Opening with the character of "Gary" (that is not his real name nor is it ever revealed The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein Thursday is a 1998 American movie written and Directed by Skip Woods. The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein This article is about the 1997 film For the Heatwave song see Boogie Nights. The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace Face/Off is a 1997 Action film directed by John Woo and starring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage. The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace The Last Time I Committed Suicide is a 1997 drama film directed by Stephen T The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace The Crow City of Angels is a 1996 Action film and a Sequel to the Cult film The Crow. The year 1996 in film involved some significant events Major releases this year included Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient At Ground Zero is a 1993 Independent feature film (released in 1994 directed and written by Craig Schlattman from an original story The year 1994 in film involved some significant events Top grossing films (U Pennington
• Nemesis (1993) (as Tom Janes) – Billy
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992) (as Tom Janes) – Zeph
• I'll Love You Forever. The year 1993 in film involved many significant films (For more about films in foreign languages check sources in those languages Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a 1992 action - comedy - Horror film about " Valley girl " cheerleader Buffy The year 1992 in film involved many significant films (For more about films in foreign languages check sources in those languages . . Tonight (1992) – The Hustler
• Padamati Sandhya Ragam (1986) – Tom

Producer:

• The Dark Country (2008)
• The Tripper (2006) (executive producer)

Director:

• The Dark Country (2008)

TV Appearances:

• Medium - "Four Dreams" – Clay Bicks
• Arrested Development – "The One Where They Build a House" – Himself

Awards & nominations

• In 1998 he won an FFCC Award Best for ensemble cast for Boogie Nights. The year 1992 in film involved many significant films (For more about films in foreign languages check sources in those languages Events April 12 - Actor Morgan Mason marries The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger marries The Tripper is a 2007 Slasher film shown as a bonus film as part of 2006's 8 Films to Die For. The year 2006 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with Superman Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest Medium is an American Dramatic Television series which premiered on NBC on January 3, 2005. Arrested Development is a character-driven American television Sitcom about a formerly wealthy habitually Dysfunctional family. " The One Where They Build a House " is the twenty-fourth episode aired of TV comedy series Arrested Development. This article is about the 1997 film For the Heatwave song see Boogie Nights.
• In 1998 he was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast for Boogie Nights.

References

External links

• Thomas Jane at the Internet Movie Database