Tom Hulce: From Mozart To Broadway - A Career Retrospective

Ever wondered what happened to that actor who embodied Mozart with such unforgettable energy, then seemingly vanished from the silver screen? Tom Hulce, the american actor and theatre producer, is an enigma wrapped in a legacy of iconic roles.

Beyond his portrayal of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the cinematic masterpiece Amadeus, Hulce has carved a distinctive path through Hollywood and Broadway. While many remember him for Animal House, Parenthood, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, his Emmy win for The Heidi Chronicles underscores the breadth of his talent. His career choices reveal a deliberate artist, someone who prioritized stage roles and producing over the relentless demands of television and film, leading to a quieter life in Seattle after a career that set the standard.

Category Information
Full Name Thomas Edward Hulce (Tom Hulce)
Birth Date December 6, 1953
Birth Place Detroit, Michigan, United States
Age (as of 2023) 69 years
Nationality American
Education North Carolina School of the Arts, Interlochen Center for the Arts, University of North Carolina
Occupation Actor, Theatre Producer, Singer
Years Active 1975 – 2008 (acting)
Known For Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Amadeus (1984), Larry "Pinto" Kroger in Animal House (1978)
Notable Film Roles
  • Animal House (1978) as Larry "Pinto" Kroger
  • Amadeus (1984) as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  • Parenthood (1989) as Larry Buckman
  • Dominick and Eugene (1988) as Dominick Luciano
  • The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996) as Quasimodo (voice)
  • Slam Dance (1987)
  • Frankenstein (1994)
  • Jumper (2008)
Notable TV Roles
  • The Heidi Chronicles (1995)
  • Murder in Mississippi (1990)
  • Equus (1977)
Broadway Credits
  • A Few Good Men (Originated the Tom Cruise role)
  • Producer: Spring Awakening (Tony Award Winner)
  • Producer: American Idiot (Tony Nomination)
Awards Emmy Award for The Heidi Chronicles, Tony Award for producing Spring Awakening
Personal Life Lives a private life in Seattle. Details about relationship status and family are not widely publicized.
Last FilmJumper (2008)
Reference Broadway World - Tom Hulce
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