Tom Pelphrey
Springfield Presence
Jonathan "J.B." Randall (September 2nd, 2004 to February 1st, 2007; July 31st to August 2nd, 2007; January 23rd, 2008 to March 6th, 2008)
At a Glance
Tom Pelphrey joined the cast of Guiding Light as troubled teen, Jonathan Randall, Reva's long-lost son. Pelphrey recently graduated with a BFA in acting at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers.
In school, Tom appeared in many plays including Two Gentlemen of Verona, Bus Stop, and Pursuit and Perception. He also performed in Taming of the Shrew and Richard III at Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London. In addition to his theater work, he has also appeared in several small films. Guiding Light is his television debut.
Tom grew up in Howell, NJ. In his free time, he enjoys reading, Steven Segal movies, and riding his motorcycle.
Acting Portfolio
TELEVISION
Guiding Light
Jonathan "J.B." Randall
September 2nd, 2004 to February 1st, 2007; July 31st to August 2nd, 2007; January 23rd, 2008 to March 6th, 2008
Acting Portfolio
THEATRE
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Bus Stop
Pursuit and Perception.
Taming of the Shrew and Richard III
at Shakespeare's Globe Theater in London
Awards & Acclaim
Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Younger Actor (2006, 2008; for Guiding Light)
Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; for Guiding Light)
Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Younger Actor (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; for Guiding Light)
Vital Statistics
DATE OF BIRTH: July 28, 1982
PLACE OF BIRTH: Howell, NJ
HAIR:Black
News Archives
News Archive:
Sources say Pelphrey leaning towards a GL exit. [Apr 3rd, 2006]
News Archive: Emmys name Pelphrey Outstanding Younger Actor. [Apr 28th, 2006]
News Archive: Pelphrey extends GL stay... but for how long? [May 29th, 2006]
News Archive: Pelphrey, Gatschet to exit GL together. [Sep 11th, 2006]
News Archive: Sources say that Pelphrey, GL discussing a return. [Jun 25th, 2007]
News Archive: Pelphrey's back at GL -- and there's a book all about it. [Jul 9th, 2007]
News Archive: GL confirms Pelphrey will return in early '08. [Nov 26th, 2007]
News Archive: Pelphrey wins second Daytime Emmy in three years. [Jun 20th, 2008]
News Archive: Paperback release of Jonathan's Story will feature a new chapter. [Sep 13th, 2008]
News Archive: Pelphrey rumored up for major role on ABC's General Hospital. [Sep 15th, 2008]
News Archive: Pelphrey out of the running as GH casts Y&R star as Dante. [Nov 10th, 2008]
News Archive: GH expected to decide between Lago, Pelphrey by month's end. [Jan 5th, 2009]
