A superb performance in the L.A. play "On Borrowed Time" at age 10, with Boris Karloff and Beulah Bondi playing his grandparents, got young Tommy into Hollywood pictures.
After his acting career ended, "TV" Tommy Ivo became a professional race car driver, competing in Top Fuel Dragsters and Nitro Funny Cars.
Interviewed in the book "A Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde" (McFarland & Co., 2010) by Tom Weaver.
Started as a tap dancer and singer in Denver at age 3. With such skills, Tommy was groomed by Republic Studios to become the next boy version of Shirley Temple.