Tristan can currently be seen starring in "The Au Pair", where his performance earned him critical praise - available now on AMAZON PRIME, APPLE TV, and On Demand!

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Tristan Thomas is a versatile, and seasoned actor, whose experience has been cultivated over 30 years, both, in New York, and Los Angeles.  His background is diverse, coming from intense training, hands on experience, and a deep passion for understanding the human dynamic. He has been a regular guest lecturer at colleges and universities, on topics involving Film, Television, Acting, and Business. He has degrees in Organizational Leadership and Psychology, and a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling.

At an early age, Tristan knew that his life would involve the performing arts.  After high school, he joined the Army to help pay for college and serve his country.  He later attended Penn State University, where he studied business, theater, and psychology.  At Penn State, he starred in a number of plays, musicals, and films, all of which motivated him to make the jump to New York City to study with renowned acting and vocal coaches, and to develop his stage work. His first notable theater role was in the long running Off-Broadway hit, "Tony and Tina’s Wedding", an audience interactive play, where he honed his improv and comedy skills.  Tristan also performed with the show in a series of benefit concerts on Broadway, at the Palace Theater.  Shortly thereafter, he worked on the daytime drama "The Guiding Light", and appeared in the film "The Thomas Crown Affair", which ultimately lead him to Hollywood.  Since then, Tristan has starred, guest starred, and appeared in a variety of film and television shows, including "The Perfect Sleep", "General Hospital", "For Your Love", "7th Heaven”, and his most recent release, The Au Pair Nightmare, where his starring performance earned him critical praise, and he was considered in FYC voting for a Primetime Emmy® nomination.

For Tristan, acting and music have always gone hand in hand.  He is one of the more diverse vocalists in the Los Angeles music scene, having explored nearly every genre in music, both live, and in the studio.  Tristan is also a multi-instrumentalist who has written, composed and produced, and is a seasoned vocalist and recording artist.  He has worked with multiple Grammy winners, as well as Multi-Platinum Producers and Engineers.  He has performed in major concert venues and recorded in some of the premiere recording studios in the world.  In addition, Tristan is a highly skilled voice-over artist, capable of creating a wide array of voices for theatrical, commercial, and animated projects.

Tristan also enjoys contributing to areas outside of the industry, wherever his skill sets can further serve the greater good. He is a seasoned public speaker and panel guest, having discussed topics such as ending violence in society, creating meaningful dialogue in a deeply divided culture, and cultivating mindfulness.  He is known for his direct and truthful, but compassionate approach to conflict resolution and negotiation, is a dual-licensed psychotherapist (LMFT, LPCC), and has served as a life coach, and acting coach to hundreds of people. As a CEO and business executive, he founded a number of nationally recognized companies designed to help people rediscover their passion, find new careers, and for veterans to transition back into civilian life after active duty. 

Tristan is currently attached to a number of projects in development.