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Thom Gossom Jr.
Thom Gossom Jr. (born 1952) is an American actor, writer, and communications professional. Born in Birmingham, Alabama, he received his Bachelor of Arts in communications from Auburn University where he was the first black athlete in the Southeastern Conference to walk on, earn a full scholarship and graduate. Gossom defied the odds and became a ...
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Actor (41 credits)
Actor (41 credits)
2018
The Quad
(TV Series)
Bucky Douglas
Bucky Douglas
- #TheBeautifulStruggle
(2018)
... Bucky Douglas
- #MiddlePassage
(2018)
... Bucky Douglas
- #MyBondageAndMyFreedom
(2018)
... Bucky Douglas
2016
Containment
(TV Series)
Roy Carnahan
Roy Carnahan
- Path to Paradise
(2016)
... Roy Carnahan
- Yes Is the Only Living Thing
(2016)
... Roy Carnahan
- Nothing Gold Can Stay
(2016)
... Roy Carnahan
- Inferno
(2016)
... Roy Carnahan
2014
Reckless
(TV Series)
Judge Shepard
Judge Shepard
- When the Smoke Clears
(2014)
... Judge Shepard
- Blind Sides
(2014)
... Judge Shepard
2005-2006
Boston Legal
(TV Series)
Judge Blake Winters
Judge Blake Winters
- Fine Young Cannibal
(2006)
... Judge Blake Winters
- Breast in Show
(2006)
... Judge Blake Winters
- Schmidt Happens
(2005)
... Judge Blake Winters
2005-2006
Close to Home
(TV Series)
Judge Hanophy
Judge Hanophy
- Hot Grrrl
(2006)
... Judge Hanophy
- Dead or Alive
(2006)
... Judge Hanophy
- Romeo and Juliet Murders
(2005)
... Judge Hanophy
- Miranda
(2005)
... Judge Hanophy
2004-2005
Jack & Bobby
(TV Series)
Mr. Ride / Joseph Ride / Mr. Marcus Ride
Mr. Ride / Joseph Ride / Mr. Marcus Ride
- Stand by Me
(2005)
... Joseph Ride
- And Justice for All
(2005)
... Mr. Ride
- Today I Am a Man
(2004)
... Mr. Ride
- A Man of Faith
(2004)
... Mr. Marcus Ride
2002
Touched by an Angel
(TV Series)
Dr. Winston
Dr. Winston
- The Impossible Dream
(2002)
... Dr. Winston (as Thom Gossom)
2002
The Court
(TV Series)
Attorney General Stambaug
Attorney General Stambaug
- Life Sentence
(2002)
... Attorney General Stambaug
2000
The West Wing
(TV Series)
Ted Mitchell
Ted Mitchell
- Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics
(2000)
... Ted Mitchell
2000
City of Angels
(TV Series)
Mabrey Matthews
Mabrey Matthews
- Ax and You Shall Receive
(2000)
... Mabrey Matthews
1998
Chicago Hope
(TV Series)
Alderman Carl Thorner
Alderman Carl Thorner
- Austin, We Have a Problem
(1998)
... Alderman Carl Thorner
1997
NYPD Blue
(TV Series)
Israel
Israel
- Lost Israel: Part 2
(1997)
... Israel
- Lost Israel: Part 1
(1997)
... Israel
1996
Savannah
(TV Series)
Tennis partner / Police chief
Tennis partner / Police chief
- Vengeance Is Mine
(1996)
... Tennis partner
- From Here to Paternity
(1996)
... Police chief
1988-1995
In the Heat of the Night
(TV Series)
Ted Marcus / Melvin Lemmon
Ted Marcus / Melvin Lemmon
- By Duty Bound
(1995)
... Ted Marcus
- Give Me Your Life: Part 2
(1994)
... Ted Marcus
- Give Me Your Life: Part 1
(1994)
... Ted Marcus
- Virgil Tibbs: Attorney at Law
(1993)
... Ted Marcus
- Hatton's Turn: Part 2
(1993)
... Ted Marcus (uncredited)
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Director (1 credit)
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Writer (1 credit)
Writer (1 credit)
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Producer (1 credit)
Producer (1 credit)
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Self (3 credits)
Self (3 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
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Author of memoir Walk-On; My Reluctant Journey To Integration At Auburn University, published by Street Press. See more »Official Sites:
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