Tom Laughlin

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Thomas Robert Laughlin Jr. (August 10, 1931 – December 12, 2013) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, author, educator, and activist.

Laughlin was best known for his series of Billy Jack films. He was married to actress Delores Taylor from 1954 until his death. Taylor co-produced and acted in all four Billy Jack films. His unique promotion of The Trial of Billy Jack (TV trailers during national news and an "opening day" nationwide release) was a major influence on the way films are marketed.

In the early 1960s, Laughlin put his film career on hiatus to start a Montessori preschool in Santa Monica, California; it became the largest school of its kind in the United States. In his later years, he sought the office of President of the United States in 1992, 2004, and 2008. He was involved in psychology and domestic abuse counseling, writing several books on Jungian psychology and developing theories on the causes of cancer.

Tom Laughlin is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes South Pacific (1958), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), Matinee Theater (1955), Climax! (1954), Early Edition (1996), The Millionaire (1955), Navy Log (1955), Riverboat (1959). The recorded credits span 1951 to 1996, including 14 movies and 11 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.