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TRISTAN THOMAS ~ BIO & RECENT PRESS

Tristan can currently be seen starring as Dr. John Caleb in "The Au Pair", where his performance earned him critical praise, and he was considered for a Primetime Emmy® Award Nomination. Available now on AMAZON PRIME, APPLE TV, and On Demand!

Tristan Thomas is a versatile, and seasoned actor, whose experience has been cultivated over 25 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 is a regular guest lecturer at colleges and universities, on topics involving Film, Television, Acting, and Business.

Tristan is an Army veteran, and has degrees in Organizational Leadership and Psychology from Penn State University, and a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from Touro University (summa cum laude). He also studied Theater, Film and Television at Penn State, which motivated him to move to New York City to study with renowned acting and vocal coaches, and to develop his stage craft.

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. It was with that show where he made his first appearance on a Broadway stage. 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 for a 2020 Primetime Emmy® Award Nomination. (FYC)

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.

While his full-time focus is on his acting career, he 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, and has served as a psychotherapist, life coach, and acting coach, to hundreds of people throughout his life. 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 to help veterans transition back into civilian life after active duty.

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

"Thomas comes to life onscreen...

brings loads of appealing charm”

~ Vocal.Media

“… you delivered everything I’d hoped for — and then some. Your chemistry worked wonderfully, and you walked that delicate tight-rope between John’s charm, anger and pain perfectly.”

- Joe Russo, Director and Producer