Tom Amandes

Tom Amandes is an American actor and director best known for playing Eliot Ness in *The Untouchables* and Dr.

Tom Amandes is an American actor and director, best known for his portrayal of Eliot Ness in the television series *The Untouchables* and Dr. Harold “Hal” Abbott on the WB drama *Everwood*. He has also appeared in film roles such as *The Long Kiss Goodnight* and *Saving Lincoln*, as well as numerous television series including *Parenthood*, *Scandal*, and *Arrow*.

Early life and education

Tom Amandes was born on March 9, 1959, in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul University. Biographical sources also note that he began his career with stage work in Chicago before moving into screen acting.

Career

Amandes began screen acting in the 1980s and became widely known for his television roles in *The Untouchables* and *Everwood*. He later took recurring or guest roles in several television dramas and appeared in feature films.

Notable roles

His most frequently cited roles are Eliot Ness in *The Untouchables*, Dr. Harold Abbott in *Everwood*, and Abraham Lincoln in *Saving Lincoln*. He also appeared in *The Long Kiss Goodnight* and multiple ensemble television series such as *JAG*, *Spin City*, *Parenthood*, *Scandal*, and *Arrow*.

Stage and directing work

In addition to screen acting, sources identify Amandes as a stage performer and director. He has worked in theatre productions in Chicago and later in Los Angeles.