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Tom Burlinson was born on 14 February, 1956 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian-Australian actor and singer. Discover Tom Burlinson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Occupation Actor
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 14 February 1956
Birthday 14 February
Birthplace Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canada

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Tom Burlinson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 68 years old, Tom Burlinson height is 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) .

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Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
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Who Is Tom Burlinson's Wife?

His wife is Mandy Carnie (1996–present)

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Wife Mandy Carnie (1996–present)
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Children 3

Tom Burlinson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tom Burlinson worth at the age of 68 years old? Tom Burlinson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Canada. We have estimated Tom Burlinson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1923

Tom Burlinson was born in Toronto, Canada, the son of Antony T. Burlinson (born 1923, in Greenwich, Middlesex) and Angela Schofield (born 1926, in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk), who had migrated to Canada after World War II.

1956

Tom Burlinson (born 14 February 1956) is a Canadian-born Australian actor and singer.

1958

The family moved to New Jersey, United States, in 1958.

1962

In 1962 the family returned to Britain because of Antony's job.

1965

In 1965, the family moved again, this time to Australia.

After six months his parents divorced and his mother and two younger sisters returned to Britain, leaving Burlinson with his father and his older sister, Susan.

Burlinson's first public appearance as an actor was as Colonel Pickering in Mosman Primary School's production of My Fair Lady.

Moving to Bayview, he attended Pittwater High School on Sydney's Northern Beaches and was the school captain in his final year.

1974

Burlinson's father wanted him to become a lawyer, but because a friend was accepted into the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), he decided to audition and to his surprise he was accepted into the 1974 class, graduating in 1976.

1977

After working for the Queensland Theatre Company and Twelfth Night Theatre in Brisbane in 1977, he started appearing on Australian TV.

1978

In 1978, he appeared as Charlie in the Old Tote Theatre Company production of Da and as Jud Templeton in the play Tribute in 1979.

1979

By the beginning of 1979, he began playing Mickey Pratt in the teen-oriented Australian soap opera The Restless Years, a role which lasted 16 months.

1980

In 1980, he played Hughie in the Anzac Day play The One Day of the Year.

He also featured in the TV police drama Cop Shop in 1980–81 and in Skyways.

1981

In 1981, Burlinson had his career break when he was given the main role in the biggest Australian film production ever, which was to be shot the next year, The Man from Snowy River, as Jim Craig ("The Man").

He had only a few short weeks to learn how to ride a horse and discovered he had somewhat of a natural ability and affinity with horses.

1982

Snowy River was filmed and released in Australia in 1982, quickly becoming the highest-grossing Australian film ever at that time, bringing Burlinson to stardom.

In his next film, Burlinson portrayed horse trainer Tommy Woodcock in Phar Lap: Heart of a Nation.

This film was another hit and confirmed Burlinson as a major star in the Australian film industry.

1985

In 1985, Burlinson was cast by Dutch director Paul Verhoeven for a role in his first English-speaking film, the cult film Flesh and Blood.

1986

In 1986, Burlinson played the main role as yuppy windsurfer in the main modern day comedy romance Windrider alongside teen actress Nicole Kidman in her first adult role.

The film was a modest hit in Australia.

1987

In 1987, Burlinson was given his first role in a science fiction movie, The Time Guardian, in which he played the main role, Ballard, a visitor from another world, opposite Hollywood stars Dean Stockwell and Carrie Fisher.

1988

In 1988 he starred in the long-waited sequel to The Man from Snowy River II, which has the United States' title of Return to Snowy River and the UK title of The Untamed.

From then onwards, Burlinson focused on historical productions, including the highly acclaimed 1988 LWT mini-series Piece of Cake, set in England in 1939 and based on the 1983 novel of the same name by Derek Robinson and the Canadian Western drama film The Legend of Kootenai Brown retitled Showdown at Williams Creek in the United States, set in pioneer North America.

He also does stage work, musicals and concerts as well as assisting charities.

Apart from his acting career, he is also a singer.

A life-long love of the music of Frank Sinatra led Burlinson to compose an ode to the singer.

1990

He appeared on TV in 1990 on Ray Martin's Midday Show to nervously debut his singing voice to the Australian public with the song he had written, "The Man in the Hat".

The following year Tina Sinatra cast Burlinson as the voice of the young Sinatra in a miniseries she produced on her father's life, the Golden Globe Award-winning Sinatra.

With new doors now open to him, Burlinson auditioned for several musicals.

1992

Burlinson returned to the stage in How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying in 1992.

He starred with some of Australia's most notable stage performers, Noel Ferrier, June Bronhill and Jackie Love.

1996

In 1996 he had stage roles with the Sydney Theatre Company, starring as Franklin in Merrily We Roll Along and as Ricky in Miracle City.

1998

In 1998, Burlinson created Frank – The Sinatra Story in Song which opened at the Seymour Centre in Sydney before going to other major cities.

Sinatra himself died just two weeks before the opening night.

From 1998 to 2003 Burlinson toured Australia regularly and also took the show to corporate events.

1999

Burlinson's versatility has also been featured in appearances on TV's Carols by Candlelight in 1999 and 2002.

2001

In 2001 the show's name was changed to Frank – A Life in Song.

2002

In 2002 he took the show to his native Toronto, Canada.