| Who is it? | Actor, Producer |
| Birth Day | July 26, 1959 |
| Birth Place | Belmar, New Jersey, United States |
| Age | 64 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Leo |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse(s) | Cathy |
| Children | 2 |
Tom McGowan, a talented actor and producer based in the United States, has built an impressive net worth estimated to be $12 million in 2024. Recognized for his exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry, McGowan has garnered fame and success throughout his career. With his exceptional acting skills and his ability to take on diverse roles, McGowan has graced both the big and small screens, winning the hearts of audiences worldwide. Additionally, his talents extend beyond acting, as he has proven himself as a capable producer. As McGowan continues to excel in the entertainment realm, his net worth is sure to soar even higher in the coming years.
On Broadway he appeared in La Bête (1991), for which he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play. Off Broadway, he won an Obie Award for his performance in Nicky Silver's play The Food Chain. He played the role of Pat Finley in the 1995 movie Heavyweights and the role of Patrick Fisher in the 2006 movie Twelve and Holding.
McGowan grew up in Belmar, New Jersey. He graduated from Belmar's St. Rose High School in 1977. Upon graduation from high school, he attended Hofstra University and the Yale School of Drama, from which he graduated with a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1988. He and his wife, Cathy, have a son, Mark (born May 5, 1992) and a daughter, Mary (born February 10, 1995).
McGowan has been performing the role of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in various companies of Wicked since 2009. He first played the Wizard in the original Second National Tour production, beginning March 7, 2009. He finished with the touring company on December 6, 2009, transferring to the San Francisco production, playing the Wizard from December 22, 2009 through September 5, 2010, when the production closed. He then returned to the Second National Tour, resuming performances on January 11, 2011 and concluding his performances on the tour on April 17, 2011.
McGowan joined the Broadway company of the show from May 3, 2011 through February 5, 2012. Thereafter, he moved to the show's First National Tour, playing the role from August 2012 through April 2013. He has since performed the role on Broadway intermittently, including from August 13, 2013 through February 22, 2014, and onward from July 15, 2014.
McGowan played the role in the West End production of the show from September 21, 2015 through March 12, 2016.
McGowan was in the 2016 Broadway revival of She Loves Me as Ladislov Sipos.
