Tom Horton

Dr. Thomas Horton is a fictional character and patriarch of the Horton family on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives. He was played by Macdonald Carey from 1965 until his death in 1994.

For the rugby player, see Tom Horton (rugby union).
Tom Horton
MacDonald Carey as Dr. Tom Horton
Days of our Lives character
Portrayed byMacDonald Carey
Duration1965–94
First appearanceNovember 8, 1965
Last appearanceFebruary 9, 1994
Created byPeggy Phillips
Kenneth Rosen
Introduced byTed Corday
ClassificationFormer, regular
Profile
Other namesDr. H
Norm de Plume
OccupationChief of Staff of Salem University Hospital
Co-founder of the Horton Center
Former Chief of Internal Medicine at University Hospital
Former Staff physician at University Hospital
Former Professional of internal medicine at Salem University Medical School
Former Captain in the U.S. military
Former Minor league baseball player (pitcher; while in college)

Storylines

Tom Horton was born in 1910, married his wife Alice Grayson on March 7, 1930. Tom was a prominent doctor at Salem University Hospital and fathered five children, Tommy, Addie, Mickey, Bill, and Marie. In 1968 Tom would learn that his son Mickey was sterile, and when he confronted Laura Horton (Mickey's current wife) about her pregnancy she told Tom that Bill had raped her. The two agreed to keep their secrets from Mickey to spare his feelings. In 1977, Tom had a heart attack and remained in the hospital for several months. In 1978, Tom was promoted to Chief of Staff at University Hospital. Tom Horton read poetry, which he wrote himself, under the name Norm De Plume. He also wore a disguise so Alice wouldn't know what he was up to. When it was discovered their first marriage was invalid they married again on October 17, 1989. In 1993, Alice and Tom founded the Horton Center, which ran out of their home. The Horton Center provided shelter and help to run-away teens or families in need. Tom last appeared onscreen on February 9, 1994 due to Carey's failing health. Following Carey's death in March 1994, the character of Tom died off screen on June 21, 1994.

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References
  1. "Days of our Life Soap Opera". Days of Our Lives. NBC. Archived from the original on May 12, 2008. Retrieved September 9, 2012.


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