Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, comedian, television host |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 06/03/1959 |
| Age | 67 years |
| Birthplace | Ottumwa, Iowa, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Tom Arnold
15/10/2026
Tom Arnold publicly criticized Chuck Lorre on social media after Lorre released his memoir Sitcom, which revisits their history on Roseanne. Arnold called Lorre a terrible person and claimed Roseanne had him fired, reigniting a long-running feud. Lorre's memoir also said writers were told to put Arnold's name on Roseanne scripts, a claim Arnold later denied.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Thomas Duane Arnold |
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| Summary | American actor and comedian known for playing Arnie Thomas on the sitcom Roseanne and for his role in the film True Lies. He later worked as a television host and in supporting film roles. He continues to perform stand-up and comment publicly on his former Roseanne colleagues. |
| Years Active | 1981–present |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6′ 2″ (1.88 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | Ottumwa High School |
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| College | Indian Hills Community College |
| University | University of Iowa, Bachelor's degree |
Personal Life
| Religion | Converted to Judaism before his marriage to Roseanne Barr |
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| Sobriety | Became sober after a period of alcoholism and drug addiction |
| Notable Health Event | Broke his scapula in a motorcycle accident on the Pacific Coast Highway in August 2008 |
Relationships & More
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Family
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| Siblings | One of seven children |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Early Career | Worked at the Hormel meat packing plant in Ottumwa before turning to comedy; began stand-up performing at open mic nights at the University of Iowa in 1983 |
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| Breakthrough | Won first place at the Minneapolis Comedy Competition in 1988, then moved to Los Angeles |
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| Other Work | Voice of the Oven Mitt character in Arby's television commercials; reality television appearances including The Surreal Life; 2026-27 stand-up tour titled Crazy X-Wife |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was an ordained minister and a former bouncer | |
| 2. Lost about 100 lbs after becoming a father for the first time at age 55 | |
| 3. Did not take alimony when he divorced Roseanne Barr |
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