Thomas John Guiry (born October 12, 1981) is an American actor. He is best known for his lead performance as Scott Smalls in the cult

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film '' The Sandlot,'' which he held at the age of 12, and his role in

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crime drama ''

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.'' He has appeared in numerous high-profile films and television series, including '' U-571, Black Hawk Down,

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,'' ''Black Irish'', and ''The Revenant''.

Early life

Guiry was born in

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from kindergarten through eighth grade, and then high school at Notre Dame High School in

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Career

His most notable appearances were in '' The Sandlot'', '' U-571'', ''

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'', '' Black Hawk Down'', ''

'', and ''

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''. Guiry played Jimmy Donnelly on the

drama ''

.''

Personal life

In 2009, Guiry married his wife, Janelle, at the Crown Reef in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In August 2013, he was arrested at

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in Houston, Texas, for allegedly head-butting a police officer after he was told he was too drunk to board a flight.'Sandlot' actor Thomas Guiry head-butts officer, police say
(CNN.com)

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Guiry, Tom 1981 births Living people 20th-century American male actors 21st-century American male actors American male child actors American male film actors American male stage actors American male television actors Male actors from Pennsylvania Notre Dame High School (New Jersey) alumni People from Hamilton Township, Mercer County, New Jersey People from Toms River, New Jersey