Thom Gossom Jr. Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Thom Gossom Jr. (born 1952) is an American actor, writer and communications professional.Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he received his Bachelor of Arts in communication from Auburn University where he was the first Black athlete in the Southeastern Conference to walk on, earn a full scholarship and graduate. Gossom defied the odds and became a three-year starter. He is featured in the HBO special, Breaking the Huddle, about the integration of Southern college football.After college, Gossom furthered his education with a Master of Arts in communication from The University of Montevallo in Alabama. He began his communications career at BellSouth in the office of Public Relations, before striking out with his own public relations and communications firm. As President of Best Gurl inc., Gossom’s years of experience as a working actor and corporate communications consultant lays the foundation for success. Whether assisting a client with a new initiative, a performance, or producing a documentary, collaborative efforts with other professionals gives Best Gurl the creative and strategic edge to help clients achieve their goals.Gossom’s career has spanned film, television and the stage. His film credits include Fight Club, Jeepers Creepers 2, and Miss Ever’s Boy’s']. He starred as the title character, Israel, in the NYPD Blue Emmy winning episode, “Lost Israel,” and in the recurring roles of City Councilman Ted Marcus on In the Heat of the Night], Judge Blake Winters in Boston Legal, as Judge Shepard on Reckless and as Lieutenant Moore in the upcoming series Partners. Gossom’s theatre roles include, Speak of Me As I Am, a critically acclaimed one-man play that he wrote, produced and continues to perform across the country, Fences and American Buffalo, among others. Quiet Courage, a film he wrote and produced in association with Auburn University, tells the story of James Owens, the first black athlete to break the racial barriers of college football in the Deep South. The film delves into the personal price that Owens’ paid in being the first and the impact his presence made not just in the game, but in the lives of those he touched that still reverberates today. Watch Quiet Courage trailer hereGossom’s writing credits include his published memoir, Walk-On: My Reluctant Journey To Integration at Auburn University], (Best Gurl inc., 2013 2nd Edition), which chronicles his role in collegiate football history. Gossom’s newest work, A Slice Of Life, is the first of a three-part collection of “life stories” woven around themes of everyday life that will resonate with readers everywhere. Gossom has Birmingham News, The Birmingham Times, as well as his current events blog, As I SEE It.When not writing, producing or acting, Gossom is a frequent speaker for universities, corporation and civic organizations. Through his experience, intellect and wit, he inspires, entertains, educates and motivates his audience. Gossom serves as Vice Chairman on the Aubur
Net Worth
$700,000
Date Of Birth
1952-01-01
Profession
Actor, Director, Writer
Nicknames
Thom Gossom Jr., Gossom, Thom Jr., Thom Jr. Gossom
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Fact
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In 1975 Gossom became the first African-American athlete to graduate Auburn University.
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Credits: Produced the one-man play, Speak of Me As I Am; Musical Artist snaPz demo (hip-hop).
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President of Best Gurl Entertainment.
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Has one son, Dixson M. Gossom, a hip hop artist.
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As a corporate executive with BellSouth, he wrote, produced and acted in commercials and industrial videos.
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He was an outstanding college athlete at Auburn University (football).
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He is an entrepreneur having owned several businesses including minority ownership of a football team in the NFL's development league.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Containment
2016
TV Series
Roy Carnahan
Zoe Ever After
2016
TV Series
Minister
Partners
2016/I
Lieutenant K. Moore
Reckless
2014
TV Series
Judge Shepard
Drop Dead Diva
2013
TV Series
Dario Golden
Game of Your Life
2011
TV Movie
Bill
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2008
TV Series
Minister
Boston Legal
2005-2006
TV Series
Judge Blake Winters
Close to Home
2005-2006
TV Series
Judge Hanophy
Jack & Bobby
2004-2005
TV Series
Mr. Ride / Joseph Ride / Mr. Marcus Ride
xXx: State of the Union
2005
Baptist Preacher
Cold Case
2005
TV Series
Mike Odoms 2005
Fight Club
2004
Video Game
Detective Stern (voice)
The District
2004
TV Series
Archie Cryer
Without a Trace
2003
TV Series
Pharmacist
Jeepers Creepers II
2003
Coach Charlie Hanna
My Wife and Kids
2003
TV Series
Judge Garamedian
Touched by an Angel
2002
TV Series
Dr. Winston
The Court
2002
TV Series
Attorney General Stambaug
The West Wing
2000
TV Series
Ted Mitchell
Profiler
2000
TV Series
Sheriff
City of Angels
2000
TV Series
Mabrey Matthews
ER
2000
TV Series
Mr. Davis
Providence
1999
TV Series
Albert Clemmons
Fight Club
1999
Detective Stern
Becker
1998
TV Series
Mr. Rainey
Chicago Hope
1998
TV Series
Alderman Carl Thorner
Senseless
1998
Clothing Salesman
NYPD Blue
1997
TV Series
Israel
Miracle in the Woods
1997
TV Movie
Henry Cooper Jr.
Miss Evers' Boys
1997
TV Movie
Ben Washington
Savannah
1996
TV Series
Tennis partner / Police chief
The Chamber
1996
Bink
In the Heat of the Night
1988-1995
TV Series
Ted Marcus / Melvin Lemmon
Following Her Heart
1994
TV Movie
Sam
I'll Fly Away
1992
TV Series
Quentin
Murder in Mississippi
1990
TV Movie
Charlie Parham (as Thom Gossom)
Rebel Love
1985
Pompeii (a slave)
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Quiet Courage
2015
Documentary
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Quiet Courage
2015
Documentary
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Quiet Courage
2015
Documentary producer
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Quiet Courage
2015
Documentary
Himself
Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football
2008
TV Movie documentary
Himself
Archive Footage
Known for movies
Fight Club (1999) as Detective Stern
Containment (2016) as Roy Carnahan
Jeepers Creepers II (2003) as Coach Charlie Hanna
Breaking the Huddle: The Integration of College Football (2008) as Himself
