Tom Laughlin

Tom Laughlin
Laughlin in 1978
Born
Thomas Robert Laughlin

(1931-08-10)August 10, 1931
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedDecember 12, 2013(2013-12-12) (aged 82)
Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter, political activist, educator
Years active1955–2010
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1954⁠–⁠2013)​
(his death); 3 children
Websitebillyjack.com

Thomas Robert "Tom" Laughlin (August 10, 1931 – December 12, 2013) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator and political activist. He was known for his role as Billy Jack on the television series Billy Jack.[1] He ran for President of the United States in 1992, 2004, and 2008 for the Democratic Party.

Laughlin died of complications from pneumonia on December 12, 2013 at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center in Thousand Oaks, California.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Maslin, Janet (September 30, 2004). "Hollywood's Attack of the Monster Releases". The New York Times. Retrieved February 20, 2010.
  2. ↑ Barrineau, Trey (2013-12-15). "'Billy Jack' star Tom Laughlin dies". USA Today. Retrieved 2013-12-15.

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