Thom Bierdz (born March 25, 1962) is an American television actor. He is best known for his portrayal of

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Career

He appeared on ''The Young and the Restless'', from 1986 to 1989, returning for a "dream sequence" in 2004, and in a surprising twist, returned to the role in May 2009, 2010 and 2011. He was also a recurring guest star on ''

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'' as Sarah's abusive boyfriend, Hank. Other TV credits include guest starred twice on ''

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'' (1994, 1995), '' Matlock'' (1993), ''Robin's Hoods'' (1994) and ''

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'' (1989) and '' The New Hollywood Squares'' (1988, 1989). Bierdz played Bobby Burton on the web series ''Old Dogs New Tricks'' in 2012 and 2013. Bierdz co-founde
American Art Awards
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president
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prestigious online art competition
which annually awards USA's Best Galleries & Museums, and with their critique, awards over 300 artists in 50 categories from over 60 countries. In 2023, he expanded to also launc
World Art Awards
a similar online competition.

Filmography

Personal life

Bierdz's ancestry is Polish on his father's side and Italian on his mother's side. He left ''The Young and the Restless'' in July 1989 to pursue film roles. His youngest brother Troy, who had been living with him in Los Angeles, returned to Wisconsin. Shortly thereafter, in July 1989, Troy murdered their mother, Phyllis, with a baseball bat and is currently serving a sentence of 50 years without the possibility of parole in a Wisconsin prison. In May 2000, his brother Gregg died by suicide. He has one sister. In 2018, Bierdz appeared in and narrated an episode of ''

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'' on the Investigation Discovery (ID) Network, based on his memoir ''Forgiving Troy''. In the show, he recounts his brother Troy's life and his strange behavior leading to his mother's murder. Bierdz is gay. After acting, Bierdz has devoted most of his life to painting. In 2005, he received the 2005 ''Out Magazine'' Best Emerging Artist of Los Angeles for painting pictures of cows. He is also the recipient of the Key to the Light Award from The Thalians. In September 2009, The Human Rights Campaign at a black tie gala themed "Speak Your Truth" presented Bierdz with its Visibility Award for his continued contributions to charity work for human rights through his visual art, acting and writing.

Works

* * * * Bierdz, Thom (2018). ''100 B&W Male Nude Prints & 100 B&W Photos of the Artist.'' * * Bierdz, Thom (2019). ''The 100 Blue X Cards.'' * Bierdz, Thom (2022). ''The 12 Days Of Christmas Novella.'' * Bierdz, Thom (2022). ''How to Look and Feel 20 Years Younger.'' * Bierdz, Thom (2022). ''Bierdz Art: Volume 1. Landscapes: 12 Days of Christmas Cottages'' * Bierdz, Thom (2022). ''Bierdz Art: Volume 2. Expressionism: Including the 100 Blue X Paintings.'' * Bierdz, Thom (2022). ''Bierdz Art: Volume 3. The Complete Color Nudes in Trees.'' * Bierdz, Thom (2022). ''Bierdz Art: Volume 4. People & Pets: Have a Celebrity Paint Your Loved Ones.''

References

External links

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"Facing the Soap Opera Called Life"
(interview with Thom Bierdz)
Interview with Bierdz
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Feast of Fools Podcast
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bierdz, Thom 1962 births Living people American male soap opera actors American male television actors American gay actors Actors from Kenosha, Wisconsin LGBTQ people from Wisconsin Gay memoirists American gay writers