Thom Michael Mulligan Explained

Thom Michael Mulligan
Nationality:American
Years Active:1983–present
Children:1
Awards:2009 Best Picture Oceanside International Film Festival

Thomas Michael Mulligan is an American actor, film producer, executive director, and playwright. He appeared in two plays, True West (1986) and Burn This (1990), and the horror film Sweet Taste of Souls (2020). Mulligan is executive director of submissions at New Hope Film Festival, wrote the play Just Dirty Laundry (1986) and won Best Picture for Callous (2009) at the Oceanside International Film Festival.

Early life and education

Mulligan grew up in New York City[1] as the son of Janet and John Mulligan.[2] He became interested in acting at the age of seven, and played sports in high school and college.[3]

Mulligan attended Irvington High School. In 1967, he entered the United States Navy as an Electrician's mate 3rd class aboard the USS Luiseno stationed at Newport, Rhode Island. He later served in the Vietnam War from 1969-1970. Mulligan initially pursued a career as a Major League Baseball pitcher but by the time he was 30, he had taken up acting in full-time in New York City.

Career

Mulligan appeared in a charity performance as a guest artist for Fantasies at New Oxford High School in 1983. In 1986, his first submitted play, Just Dirty Laundry, took place at Theatre on the Towpath in New Hope, Pennsylvania. He had his voice recorded in 1993 for educational purposes about artifacts at the Historical Museum in Clinton, New Jersey.[4] In 1994, Mulligan moved to California to further his acting career.

Mulligan produced and acted in Callous which premiered at Riverside International Film Festival in 2009.[5] In 2011, he directed a short play called Code 7 that tied for first place at New Vision Theatre Company's Summer Shorts program.[6]

Since its inauguration in 2010, Mulligan has been the executive director of submissions[7] [8] of the New Hope Film Festival in New Hope, Pennsylvania[9] [10] and hosted their award ceremony in 2017.[11] In 2020, he starred in Sweet Taste of Souls with Honey Lauren.[12] Mulligan is based in Oceanside, California.[13]

Stage credits

YearTitleRoleLocationNotes
1982Anna ChristieNew York
1986Ghost of a ChanceTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, Pennsylvania[14]
Just Dirty LaundryRandy MillerTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, Pennsylvaniaplaywright[15]
CamelotVariousTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, Pennsylvania
True WestLeeTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, Pennsylvania[16] [17] [18]
1989Same Time, Next YearGeorgeHighpoint Dinner Theatre, Chalfont, Pennsylvania[19] [20]
1990Burn ThisPaleN.J. Public Theatre, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey[21]
1992Sex, Drugs & Rock & RollVariousTowpath House Restaurant, New Hope, Pennsylvaniaby Eric Bogosian[22] [23] [24]
The WoolgathererCliffTowpath House Restaurant, New Hope, Pennsylvania[25]
1993Drinking In AmericaTheatre on the Towpath, New Hope, Pennsylvania[26]
1995Guilty ConscienceArthur JamisonOnStage Playhouse, Chula Vista, California[27]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleRef.
2008A Gothic TalePastor
2009CallousPete Young
2018The Witching HourJimmy Callahan
2019RoboWomanDetective Murphy
2020Sweet Taste of SoulsBarney
ArachnadoKathi
2021Rattlers 2Bridger
Apex PredatorsDr. Juke Westwin
Night HunterLee Jackson Sr.
Angel MountainFrank
Amityville in the HoodDetective White
2022The Boss ManSoldier
American BigfootRed Stone
DumbFellasSonny Clamato
List of awards and nominations+AccoladesEventYearAwardTitleResultRef.
New Vision Theatre Company's Summer Shorts20111st PlaceCode 7
Big Bear Lake International Film Festival2009Best FeatureCallous
Riverside International Film FestivalBest FeatureCallous
Oceanside International Film FestivalBest PictureCallous[28]

Notes and References

  1. News: 1983-04-28 . Dance concert benefits library . 45 . Hanover Evening Sun . 2023-06-19 . Newspapers.com.
  2. News: 1967-06-01 . Engagements: Mulligan-Klinsky . 7 . The Keyport Weekly . 2023-07-09.
  3. Web site: 2019-09-03 . Meet Thom Michael Mulligan . 2023-07-09 . SDVoyager . en-US.
  4. News: Kleczynski . Jennifer . 1993-04-16 . Historical Museum listens to the past . 71 . The Courier-News . 2023-06-19 . Newspapers.com.
  5. Web site: Hlapcich . Sharon . 2009-05-11 . Local's film gets rave reviews . 2023-04-29 . . en-US.
  6. Cox . Lillian . 2011-08-12 . Local playwrights earn kudos . . 25 . 31 . 10 . Issuu.
  7. Web site: Vineberg . Andy . 2015-07-23 . New Hope Film Festival has worldwide appeal . 2023-04-29 . . en-US.
  8. Web site: Rogerson . Riley . 2019-06-20 . Record filmmaker turnout expected at New Hope Film Festival . 2023-04-29 . Philly Burbs . en-US.
  9. Bentman, Hilary (2010-06-28). First film fest attracts attention. The Intelligencer, 13.
  10. Gaul . Lou . 2010-06-16 . New Hope Film Festival founder banking on staff's experience . Philly Blurbs . 11 . Issuu.
  11. Web site: Menno . Christian . 2017-07-31 . Independent films star at New Hope Film Festival . 2023-04-29 . Philly Burbs . en-US.
  12. Web site: McNeely . Kelli Marchman . 2020-12-17 . Actress Honey Lauren Discusses 'Sweet Taste Of Souls' & 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' . 2023-04-29 . Horror Fuel . en-US.
  13. Web site: Nadel . Laurie . 2012-06-27 . New Hope Film Festival Gives Emerging Filmmakers New Hope . 2023-04-29 . . en.
  14. Seida, Linda (1986-11-27). The 'little boy' in Thom Mulligan. New Hope Gazette, 29.
  15. Mazzei, Marsha (1986-04-03). Just Dirty Laundry in progress at Towpath Theatre. New Hope Gazette, 17.
  16. Seida, Linda (1986-10-17). True West is gripping. Bucks County Courier Times, 16.
  17. 1991-07-10 . News of the Theatres . . 46 . 18 . 23 . Internet Archive.
  18. News: 1991-06-23 . New Hope visits the 'True West' . 98 . The Morning Call . 2023-06-19 . Newspapers.com.
  19. Ulkoski, June (1989-02-09). Refreshing Same Time Next Year at Highpoint. The Doylestown Patriot, 17.
  20. News: 1989-01-22 . Nunsense' at Easton Stars Dody Goodman Curtain Rises . 3rd . The Morning Call . subscription . 2023-06-12 . . ProQuest.
  21. 1990-03-15 . 'Burn This' now on stage at N.J. Public . The Reporter . 22 . 11 . 7, 10 . DigiFind-It.
  22. Ulkoski, June (1992-07-23). A masterful acting job for Towpath drama. New Hope Gazette, 24.
  23. Hedgpeth, Steve (1992-07-10). Multiple personalities in New Hope. The Courier Times, 3.
  24. News: Gehman . Geoff . 1992-07-19 . Tickets Available for Gap Arts Celebration . 3rd . The Morning Call . . subscription . ProQuest.
  25. Ulkoski, June (1992-11-26). Woolgatherer performances are an acting treat. New Hope Gazette, 34.
  26. News: 1993-01-03 . Tiny Tim is Dead, Other Plays Opening in Philadelphia . 3rd . The Morning Call . subscription . 2023-06-12 . . ProQuest.
  27. News: Urrea . Yvette . 1995-03-11 . OnStage unveils suspense mystery 'Guilty Conscience' . A5 . . 2023-06-19 . Newspapers.com.
  28. Web site: 2015-01-23 . 2009 Highlights . 2023-04-29 . . en-US.