He continued his training at Nassau Community college adult education classes taught by veteran Actress Lilyanne Pape.

Later he became interested in directing and went to film school at Nassau Community College and New York Institute Of Technology. While there he earned his Bachelors in Radio Television, with a Minor in Technical Theater and Design. He also holds an MA in Communication Arts.

After taking a small break, Tom missed acting and returned to the craft by studying at HB Studios with Anne Meara, Vincent Pastore and Rochelle Oliver. While there he studied performed in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, scenes from Barefoot in the Park, the Odd Couple, Strange Snow. Along with involvement in staged readings of Pigs in a Bowl, a comedy web series.

Continuing to hone his skill, Tom currently works with acting coach, Amanda Brooke Lerner, Anthony Robert Grasso and Robyn Parrish. Passionate about his craft, he continues to write as well as act.