He studied drama at HB Studio in Greenwich Village in New York City.
Made his Broadway debut as Peter in "The Diary of Anne Frank" in 1957 starring Joseph Schildkraut.
Primarily a stage performer, Tom appeared in tandem with wife Carole Cook in many plays over the years including "A Lion in Winter" and "Patio/Porch". He and Carole were jointly honored with the 2002 L.A. Ovation Award for Career Achievements.
Studied with Uta Hagen at Herbert Berghof Studios in Manhattan during the early 1950s.