Tom Arnold

Tom Arnold is a writer, producer, actor, and stand-up comedian. Raised in Iowa, he began his comedy career at the University of Iowa, won the Minneapolis Comedy Competition in 1988, and moved to Los Angeles, where he rose to prominence as a writer and executive producer on the hit sitcom Roseanne.

His extensive film credits include standout roles as comic relief in major blockbusters like James Cameron's True Lies, Hero, and Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, alongside critical acclaim in dramatic and indie features like Happy Endings, Gardens of the Night,and Hit and Run. On television, he helped launch the Fox Sports Network as host of The Best Damn Sports Show Period, starred in CMT’s hit My Big Redneck franchise, and created his own sitcoms including The Jackie Thomas Show and The Tom Show. He is heavily involved in philanthropy and honored with the GLAAD Vanguard Award.