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Tom Mariano was born on February 24, 1969, and was adopted into an Italian-Catholic family when he was two days old. He grew up with his sister, Susan, and parents, Lino and Lois Mariano, in Canton, Massachusetts. Tom started acting at the age of 8. His first role was in 3rd grade when he was cast as the lead guard in The Wizard of Oz at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School.

Years later, Tom's parents divorced, and at 14, he found himself on his way to Davis, California, with his mother and sister. Tom found a positive outlet in California by performing in school plays at Davis High School and his local church. At the age of 15, he created his cable show, "Tom's Bike Repair," which he hosted for three years. Tom played a vital role in the show's success. He not only wrote the script, but he also directed, acted, and solicited sponsors to help fund the cost of the show. Soon after, Tom wanted to return to Massachusetts to be with his father. Tom made the trip back in 1986, attending Canton High School and graduating in 1988.

It wasn't until 1990 that Tom decided to take a different turn and pursue a career in law enforcement as a special officer with the Randolph Police Department. Shortly thereafter, in 1992, he was hired by the Boston Police Department as a special Officer and worked in the famous Downtown Crossing area in Boston.

In addition to Tom's accomplishments, in 1999, he took on another challenge and tried competitive bodybuilding. Not only did Tom win a competition within his first year, but he also took second place in the 2000 Men's Open Lightweight class and went on to win many more competitions in the following years.

In 2000, Tom decided to utilize his knowledge and experience as an officer and founded a company called T.N.T. Fugitive Recovery Security Agency, where he collaborated closely with the Immigration and Naturalization Services to deport undocumented immigrants. The firm has been in business for eight years and serves the New England region.

In 2003, while still doing the Fugitive Recovery business, Tom accepted a new position with the Massasoit Police Department as a State Police Special. In 2010, he sold the T.N.T. Fugitive Recovery Security Agency, and in 2010, after years with the Massasoit Police Department, Tom left law enforcement altogether.

Although Tom was busy pursuing other career interests, he still had a passion for acting. It wasn't until 2005 that Tom got his big break when he was cast in the role of Eddie in the movie "Naughty or Nice." Not only did he act, but he also received credits as a Producer, Stunt Coordinator, and Editor. Tom also debuted as a Stormtrooper in 2006 on the Fox 25 Boston morning show. In 2008, Tom decided to make another big move and came out with his reality TV series, Behind Mask Show: The Story of The U.S. Mercs Paitball Team." It was a reality show based on what it takes to run a successful paintball team. Along with being the Creator, Tom was the Producer, Series Director, and Series Writer.

In 2011, Tom was cast as Detective Ballantine in the movie "The Joneses," a dark comedy about rival neighbors whose quest for the best turns deadly. A year later, in 2012, Tom was cast as a wedding guest in the hit movie "Ted," a story centered on a man and his teddy bear that comes to life as the result of a childhood wish, starring Mark Wahlberg and Mila Kunis, and directed by Seth MacFarlane. That same year, Tom was cast as a fight patron in the movie "Here Comes the Boom," about a high school biology teacher who moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter to raise money to save the school's music program. The movie features Kevin James and Salma Hayek and was released in October 2012.

Tom was then cast as a Boston Red Sox fan in the 2013 movie R.I.P.D. R.I.P.D. was about a recently slain cop who joins a team of undead police officers working for the Rest in Peace department and tries to find the man who murdered him. It included actors Ryan Reynolds and Jeff Bridges and was released in July 2013.

ABC came knocking in 2012 when Mariano was cast as Mr. Ford in ABC's pilot "Guided Lilys." The story is set in 1895 and revolves around the opening of the first luxury hotel in New York City, as well as the intermingling of love. The show included Blythe Danner and John Barrowman and was released in the fall of 2012. Soon after filming "Gilded Lilys," Tom played one of the F.B.I.Investigator the new Tom Hanks movie called "Captain Phillips," which also came out in October 2013.

2012 proved to be a busy year for Tom, as he had the opportunity to be cast as a police officer and work with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy in "The Heat." The movie, about an F.B.I. agent who works with a Boston police officer to take down a Russian mobster, hit theaters in June 2013.

Tom was cast as a businessman in the movie "Hatfields & McCoys." The film was based on a family feud between the Hatfields and McCoys, offering an in-depth look at the inner workings of each family. It was released in 2013. Tom was also cast as a businessman in "The Makeover" alongside Julia Stiles, David Walton, and Camryn Manheim, in which Hannah Higgins attempts to turn blue-collar Boston beer vendor Elliot Doolittle into a viable candidate and inadvertently learns something of Elliot's side of life. "The Makeover" premiered in January 2013.

Tom was then cast as a Townie in the comedy "Grown Ups 2, which featured Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Davis Spade, and many other great actors. The movie's storyline was based on Lenny moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids; he finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, schizo bus drivers, drunk cops on skis, and 400 costumed party crashers, sometimes crazy follows you.

"Clear History," featured on HBO, was Tom's next role. He played a security guard alongside Jon Hamm, Larry David, Kate Hudson, and many other actors. "Clear History's" plot revolves around a disgraced former marketing executive who plots revenge against his former boss, who made billions from the electric car company they co-founded and debuted in August 2013. Tom played Tom Mariano in the film "Tripping Balls," a comedy about a man accidentally drinking a bottle of LSD. It was released on October 1, 2013. Tom was also featured as Tom Mariano in The Jbaer Show, a TV Mini-Series. Tom starred in Collection of Shorts and Tripping Balls Trailer (2013) and Random Shit 1 and 2 in 2010. Tom was also in the TV Mini-Series Situations (Episodes 1.1 and 1.2), where he was cast as Tom Mariano.

In 2013, Tom was cast as Mr. Burg and served as co-producer of "Private Affairs," a film where a professional investigator begins to unravel a plot that strengthens organized crime in Old Towne City. However, the lines drawn between good and evil are not what they seem; the movie was released in November 2013. Tom didn't stray away from his real-life experiences when he played an F.B.I.Agent in " American Hustle." "American Hustle" is about a con man, Irving Rosenfeld, along with his seductive partner Sydney Prosser, who is forced to work for a wild F.B.I.agent, RiF.B.I.e DiMaso, who pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia. This movie, starring Christian Bale, Amy Adams, and Bradley Cooper, was released in December 2013. Tom's next role was as a Security Guard in the TV pilot "Chasing Life," where April Carver, whose world has just started to look up, is diagnosed with leukemia. With the support of her family and best friend, she might be able to fight it. The show aired from 2014 to 2015 on ABC Family.

ABC was a big year for Tom, gaining more momentum within the film industry. He started 2014 playing an extra in "Olive Kitteridge," Season 1, Episode 4 ("Security"). The Mini-Series is about Olive going to see Christopher and his second wife in New York, but soon returns to Maine, where she receives some bad news about Henry. The episode aired on November 3, 2014. On October 10, 2014, "The Judge" featuring Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, and Vera Farmiga was released, and Tom played a townie. "The Judge" is about a big-city lawyer, Hank Palmer, who returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth, and along the way, he reconnects with his estranged family.

Tom was cast as a gangster in Denzel Washington's "The Equalizer," where a man believes he has put his mysterious past behind him and has dedicated himself to beginning a new, quiet life. But when he meets a young girl under the control of ultra-violent Russian gangsters, he can't stand idly by - he has to help her. "The Equalizer" debuted in September 2014. Also, in 2014, Tom was a Comic-Con attendee in "Ted 2, " featuring Mark Wahlberg. The movie is about a Newlywed couple, Ted and Tami-Lynn, who want to have a baby, but to qualify to be a parent, Ted must prove he's a person in a court of law.

Tom starred in "Topic Time with Harrison Young" in 2014. The Massachusetts-based cable television show stars Harrison Young, a native New Englander who usually conducts hour-long interviews with a variety of talented individuals. In 2014, Tom founded On Edge Productions, a film production company. While still pursuing his acting career, Tom took on many more roles, including Executive Producer, Creator, Developer, Craft Services, Location Manager, and Casting Director. On Edge Productions' first production, "Caped Crusader: The Dark Hours," Tom was cast as Batman/Bruce Wayne and served as Executive Producer. "Caped Crusader: The Dark Hour" was released in December 2014. In this fan film, the Dark Knight returns, doing Batman justice. "Caped Crusader: The Dark Hours" is a film that delves deep into the psyche of a seasoned Batman. Convinced Gotham City is in his able hands, Bruce Wayne learns mind-shattering truths about the world he lives in. Tom's wife, Amy Mariano, starred as Nora Allen alongside Tom.

2015 was also a busy year for Tom. Tom and On Edge, Productions produced a TV pilot, "Can't Go Home" (Episode 1 -Dirty Water), in which the gangsters of Boston's underground have been wronged, and two ballsy bounty hunters are about to enter a world of terror and duplicity in an attempt to avoid the consequences. Tom played Tom Desjadon (Fugitive Recovery Agent) and acted as Executive Producer, Creative Producer, Creator, and Casting Director. Amy Mariano teamed up with Tom as Creator and writer, along with playing the role of Angelina Balducci.

Tom played an Italian Mobster in "Back Mass," which featured Johnny Depp and was the true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an F.B.I. informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf. The movie premiered in September 2015. Tom was a Hi-Top Patron in Disney's "The Finest Hours," released in January 2016, which tells the story of the Coast Guard's daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers were destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

Slated for a June 2016 release, Tom worked alongside Dwayne Johnson, Aaron Paul, and Kevin Hart in the Comedy Cyber Intelligence as an airport grounds crew member. The Story plot revolves around a mild-mannered accountant who is lured into the world of international espionage after reuniting with an old friend through Facebook.

Tom was cast as a stunt Precision Car Driver in "Ghostbusters," which featured Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon. The film is set 30 years after Ghostbusters took the world by storm, and the beloved franchise makes its long-awaited return. Director Paul Feig brings his fresh take to the supernatural comedy, joined by some of today's funniest actors. The movie is scheduled for release in July 2016.

Tom and the On Edge Productions team are filming "Caped Crusader: Gotham Underground." Tom portrays Bruce Wayne / Batman as co-director, executive producer, and casting director. Tom's wife, Barbara Crowe, and his daughter, Gianna Mariano, portray the main zombie.

In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with his family and friends, especially his wife, Amy, and his two daughters. He loves watching movies, exercising, and riding his Batmobile. Tom is also very passionate about raising awareness about dyslexia. As a child, Tom struggled with this learning disability and understands how difficult it can be. He hopes to inspire both children and their families struggling with dyslexia, letting them know that they can overcome this challenge and achieve their goals and dreams.

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