Eric Thal

AKA:
Eric W Thal
Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
08/10/1965
Birthplace:
New York
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biography
After working in commercials in NYC to support his acting studies, handsome dark-haired Eric Thal auditioned for a small role in Sidney Lumet's "A Stranger Among Us" (1992). Lumet was so impressed by the young actor that he invited Thal back to audition for the leading male role. Although he had virtually no professional credits, Thal landed the role of an Hasidic scholar who becomes involved with an undercover police officer (Melanie Griffith). While the film failed to impress critics or the public, Thal's carefully measured intensity and equanimity were praised. He subsequently played a Continued
Credits
Harry
2006
(TV Show)
2006-2006
Didier Foucault
2006
Cast
2006
(TV Show)
2004-2004
Actor
2004
Jeffrey
Matt
Sam Nivens
milestones
Year
Milestone
 
Family moved from upstate New York to suburban Philadelphia when Thal was young
 
Acted in high school productions
 
Entered college to study engineering
1984 
Left college and moved to New York to pursue a career in acting; supported himself by appearing in commercials
1992 
Feature film debut in a leading role, "A Stranger Among Us"
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