Thomas A. Carlin


Thomas A. Carlin was an American actor of stage, television, and film during the mid twentieth century.

Career

During the 1950s and 1960s, Carlin appeared in a number of Broadway plays, including Time Limit, A Thousand Clowns and The Deputy.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Carlin taught and directed at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York and at Rye High School.
Carlin's film credits include Ragtime, Caddyshack, and The Pope of Greenwich Village.
On television, Carlin guest starred on popular series including, The Alcoa Hour, Playhouse 90, Naked City, The Doctors and the Nurses, Route 66, The Defenders, Search for Tomorrow, Another World, and The Equalizer. Carlin's last role was in 1991 on Law & Order as Sergeant Duff.

Personal life

In 1956, Carlin was married to the film and television actress Frances Sternhagen and had six children; Paul, Amanda, Tony, Sarah, Peter, and John.

Death

Carlin died at his home in Sutton Manor, New Rochelle, New York, on May 6, 1991, at age 62.