Tom Williamson (actor)
Thomas S. Williamson III (born 1990) is an American actor best known for his recurring role as AJ Hensdale on the Freeform drama, The Fosters.
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Born | Thomas S. Williamson III 1990 (age 29–30) |
Alma mater | University of Southern California |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2012–present |
Early life and education
Williamson was born Thomas S. Williamson III in Washington, D.C., the son of Tom Williamson and Shelley Brazier. He is one of four children. His father is a senior attorney at Covington & Burling, a prestigious law firm in D.C.[1][2][3] He attended Gonzaga College High School where he played basketball, track and field and participated in the musical theatre program. Williamson graduated in 2008.[4] He attended the University of Southern California and graduated in 2012 with a degree in communications and media studies.[4][5]
Career
In 2013, Williamson appeared in the horror film All Cheerleaders Die, a remake of Lucky McKee's 2001 film.[6] The film marked his featured film debut.[2] In October 2014, Williamson was one of 20 actors to participate in the ABC Network's 34th annual Talent Showcase.[7] In April 2015, it was announced that Williamson had been cast in the recurring role of AJ in the ABC Family series, The Fosters.[8] Williamson appeared opposite Sharon Stone in the 2017 release, Running Wild.[9]
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Film | Role | Notes |
2013 | All Cheerleaders Die | Terry Stankus | |
2014 | Dark Nights | Adam | |
Collision | Charlie | ||
2016 | Bus Driver | Holden | |
2017 | Running Wild | Debrickshaw Smithson | |
No Way to Live | Monty | ||
2018 | Five Piece | Adrian | |
2019 | VFW | Shaun Mason | |
Television | |||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2013 | Criminal Minds | James Barfield | Episode: "Restoration" |
Counseling Crazy | Mikey | Web series | |
So Awkward | Chaz | Web series; Season 1, Episode 6 | |
2014 | Switched at Birth | Kip | Episode: "The Past (Forgotten-Swallowed)" |
The Goldbergs | Dwayne Martin | Episode: "Love Is a Mix Tape" | |
2015 | K.C. Undercover | Prince Promomomo | Episode: "Daddy's Little Princess" |
2015–2018 | The Fosters | AJ Hensdale | Recurring role; 35 episodes |
2016 | Rizzoli & Isles | Gary Carver | Episode: "Shadow of Doubt" |
2017 | NCIS | Stoddard | Episode: "Something Blue" |
Code Black | Russell Danvers | Episode: "The Devil's Workshop" | |
Hello Cupid: Farrah | Justin | Short film | |
Sexless | Justin | Episode: "The Farrah Episode" | |
Idiotsitter | TBD | 4 episodes | |
BSU: Black Student Union | Andre | 4 episodes | |
2018 | Yappie | Andre | Episode: "Affinity War" |
Blue Bloods | Malik Taylor | Episode: "Disrupted" |
References
- Slavinsky, Roksana (May 6, 2016). "TOM WILLIAMSON AND MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN HONORED AT LEGAL AID AWARDS DINNER". Bisnow Media. Archived from the original on January 10, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- The Fosters; Tom Williamson (June 18, 2015). "The Fosters Season 3 Episode 5 Review w/ Thomas Williamson". Red Carpet Report (Interview). Interviewed by Carolina Bonetti. Mingle Media TV Network. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- The Fosters; Tom Williamson (July 7, 2015). "The Fosters Season 3 Episode 5 Review w/ Thomas Williamson" (Interview). Interviewed by Jeffrey Masters; Jillian Leff; Hannah Prichard; Stephanie Giorgi. AfterBuzz TV. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- "Tom Williamson". LinkedIn. Microsoft. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- "USC Commencement Program". Candidates for Degrees and Certificates. University of Southern California. May 29, 2012: 83. Retrieved January 9, 2017. Cite journal requires
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(help) - Dalton, Stephen (October 10, 2013). "All Cheerleaders Die: London Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- Weinstein, Shelli (October 27, 2014). "Disney/ABC Television Group Sets Oct. 28 Talent Showcase Event". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- Wagmeister, Elizabeth (April 14, 2015). "'The Fosters' Adds 'Maze Runner' & 'Nashville' Actors to Season 3". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
- "Cast". Retrieved January 9, 2017.