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Theatre, Film, and Television Biographies
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James Newton Howard to Kevin Jarre
Tom Jackson Biography (1948?-)
Born c. 1948 on One Arrow Reserve near Batoche, Saskatchewan, Canada (some sources say Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada); raised in Namao, Alberta, Canada, andWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; son of Marshal and Rose; married Alison (a CBC coordinator), September 1991; children: four. Addresses: Agent: Angel City Talent, 1680 Vine St., #716, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor, writer, director, producer, folk singer
- Birth Details
- 1948?
- Namao, Alberta, Canada
Famous Works
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CREDITS
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Film Appearances
- Eddy, Loyalties, Lauron, 1986
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Martha, Ruth and Eddie, Sunrise Films, 1988
- Tom Starblanket, Clearcut, Northern Arts Entertainment, 1991
- Host, Great Canadian Ghost Stories, 1995
- Child Joseph, Judge and Jury, 1996
- Joshua, Grizzly Falls, Providence Entertainment, 1999
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Television Appearances
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Series
- Billy Twofeathers, Shining Time Station, PBS, 1991-93
- Chief Peter Kenidi, North of 60, CBC, 1992-
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Movies
- Jules Tonnere, The Diviners, CBC, 1993
- Harlen Bigbear, Medicine River, CBC, 1993
- Albert, "Spirit Rider," WonderWorks Family Movie, CBC, 1993, thenPBS, 1994
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Episodic
- Geordie Roberts, "Elliot vs. McTavish," Street Legal, CBC, 1988
- Lakanta, "Journey's End," Star Trek: The Next Generation, syndicated, 1994
- Color commentator, "Eggheads," Sliders, Fox, 1995
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Life & Times, CBC, 1997
- Peter Matthews, "Physician, Heal Thyself," Chicago Hope, CBS, 1998
- Also appeared in The Campbells, CBC; Rita & Friends, CBC; The Tommy Hunter Show, CBC; as voice of father, It's Like, You Know ... , ABC.
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Specials
- Voice, 500 Nations, CBS, 1995
- Billy Twofeathers, Shining Time Station Family Special: Once Upon a Time, PBS, 1995
- Billy Twofeathers, Shining Time Station Family Special: Second Chances, PBS, 1995
- Host, Tom Jackson's Red River Relief Concert, CBC, 1997
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Manitoba Flood Relief Concert, 1997
- Peter Kenidi, Trial by Fire, PBS, 2000
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Stage Appearances
- David Joe, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, 1981, New York City, 1982
- Jamie Paul, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe, The Spanish Institute, 1984
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Jessica, 1986
- Title role, Othello, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan Festival, 1989
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Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing, 1990
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Stage Producer
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Dreamcatcher (musical), German cities, 1994
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RECORDINGS
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Albums
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No Regrets, Sony, 1995
- Also recorded The Huron Carole, Sony; The Side of the Window; and other albums.
Further Reference
OTHER SOURCES
Periodicals
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Calgary Sun, September 6, 1996; November 19, 1997; November 21, 1998
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Edmonton Sun, December 4, 1996; November 17, 2000
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Maclean's, October 18, 1993, pp. 64-65
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Ottawa Sun, December 13, 1997; December 23, 1997; June 11, 1998; December 10, 1998
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Toronto Sun, August 29, 2000
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