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Tom Pelphrey

Tom Pelphrey is an American actor known for television roles including Jonathan Randall on "Guiding Light," Ben Davis on "Ozark," and Ward Meachum on "Iron Fist." He has won two Daytime Emmy Awards and has also appeared in film and stage productions.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Tom Pelphrey is an American actor who first gained fame on daytime television. He later earned critical acclaim for his role in the Netflix series Ozark.

What he's known for

Pelphrey is best known for playing Jonathan Randall on the CBS soap opera 'Guiding Light' and Ben Davis on 'Ozark.' He also played Ward Meachum in Marvel's 'Iron Fist' and Kurt Bunker in 'Banshee.'

Career highlights

Born in Howell, New Jersey, Pelphrey studied acting at Rutgers University. He began his career in daytime TV and won two Daytime Emmy Awards for 'Guiding Light.' His later work includes roles in films like 'Mank' and the HBO miniseries 'Love & Death.'

Awards and recognition

Pelphrey won two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role on 'Guiding Light.' He also received praise for his performance in 'Ozark,' which earned him a wider audience.

In short

  • Daytime Emmy-winning actor
  • Known for 'Guiding Light' and 'Ozark'
  • Appeared in 'Iron Fist', 'Banshee', 'Mank'
  • Played Don Crowder in 'Love & Death'

Quick questions

Who is Tom Pelphrey?
Tom Pelphrey is an American actor known for roles in television series such as 'Guiding Light,' 'Banshee,' 'Iron Fist,' and 'Ozark.'
What is Tom Pelphrey best known for?
He is best known for playing Jonathan Randall on 'Guiding Light' and Ben Davis on 'Ozark.'
Has Tom Pelphrey won any awards?
Yes, he won two Daytime Emmy Awards for his performance on 'Guiding Light.'

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Pelphrey
    Supports: Birthplace, career highlights, notable roles, Daytime Emmy wins, and 2023 role in Love & Death.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1670601/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and education background.
  3. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/tom-pelphrey/
    Supports: Birthplace, Rutgers graduation, Guiding Light role, Daytime Emmy wins, and later career roles.
  4. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/celebrity/tom_pelphrey
    Supports: Selected credits including Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Ozark, Mank, American Murderer, and Love & Death.