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Acting
Tom Laughlin
Tom Laughlin is best known for Early Edition, E! True Hollywood Story, Climax! and The Merv Griffin Show. Tom Laughlin was born on August 10, 1931. Tom Laughlin died on December 12, 2013 at the age of 82.
- Born
- August 10, 1931
- Place of birth
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
- Died
- December 12, 2013 (82 years old)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Thomas Robert Laughlin Jr. (August 10, 1931 – December 12, 2013) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator, and activist.
Laughlin was best known for his series of Billy Jack films. He was married to actress Delores Taylor from 1954 until his death. Taylor co-produced and acted in all four Billy Jack films. His unique promotion of The Trial of Billy Jack (TV trailers during national news and an "opening day" nationwide release) was a major influence on the way films are marketed.
In the early 1960s, Laughlin put his film career on hiatus to start a Montessori preschool in Santa Monica, California; it became the largest school of its kind in the United States. In his later years, he sought the office of President of the United States in 1992, 2004, and 2008. He was involved in psychology and domestic abuse counseling, writing several books on Jungian psychology and developing theories on the causes of cancer.
Thomas Robert Laughlin Jr. (August 10, 1931 – December 12, 2013) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator, and activist.
Laughlin was best known for his series of Billy Jack films. He was married to actress Delores Taylor from 1954 until his death. Taylor co-produced and acted in all four Billy Jack films. His unique promotion of The Trial of Billy Jack (TV trailers during national news and an "opening day" nationwide release) was a major influence on the way films are marketed.
In the early 1960s, Laughlin put his film career on hiatus to start a Montessori preschool in Santa Monica, California; it became the largest school of its kind in the United States. In his later years, he sought the office of President of the United States in 1992, 2004, and 2008. He was involved in psychology and domestic abuse counseling, writing several books on Jungian psychology and developing theories on the causes of cancer.
Known for
Filmography
- 1996Early Edition
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1959RiverboatTom Fowler
- 1958Man with a Camera
- 1957The Walter Winchell File
- 1955The MillionaireVic Carter
- 1955Matinee Theater
- 1955Navy Log
- 1954Climax!Paisan
- 1951Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Tom Laughlin been in?
Tom Laughlin is best known for Early Edition, E! True Hollywood Story, Climax! and The Merv Griffin Show.
When was Tom Laughlin born?
Tom Laughlin was born on August 10, 1931. (Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.)
How old is Tom Laughlin?
Tom Laughlin died on December 12, 2013 at the age of 82.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·