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Tom Sandoval

Tom Sandoval is an American television personality, restaurateur, musician, and actor best known for appearing on Bravo’s reality series *Vanderpump Rules* and for competing on Peacock’s *The Traitors* season 3.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tom Sandoval is an American television personality, restaurateur, musician, and actor. He is best known for appearing on Bravo’s reality series *Vanderpump Rules* and for competing on Peacock’s *The Traitors* season 3. Sandoval is also associated with the Los Angeles restaurants TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s, and fronts the band Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras.

Career

Sandoval rose to prominence through *Vanderpump Rules*, where he appeared as a cast member for multiple seasons. He has also been described as a bartender, restaurateur, musician, model, and actor.

Business ventures

Sandoval is associated with the Los Angeles restaurants TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s. TomTom is co-owned with Lisa Vanderpump, Ken Todd, and Tom Schwartz.

Music and acting

Beyond reality television, Sandoval performs with his band Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras. He has also acted in several films and television projects, including *Playing with Fire*, *Alien Presence*, and *Vanderpump Rules*, according to IMDb.

Public profile

Sandoval’s public profile has been shaped by reality television and media coverage of his personal life and relationships. He remains a recurring entertainment figure in U.S. reality TV coverage.

Key facts

  • Sandoval was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and is an American entertainer and business owner.
  • He became widely known as a cast member on Bravo’s *Vanderpump Rules*.
  • He also appeared on Peacock’s *The Traitors* season 3.
  • He is linked to the Los Angeles restaurants TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s.
  • He performs as the lead singer of Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras.
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Canadian context

Tom Sandoval is relevant to Canadian readers as part of the broader North American reality TV audience, with coverage in entertainment media and streaming-distributed series that are also accessible in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Tom Sandoval?
Tom Sandoval is an American television personality, restaurateur, musician, and actor best known for *Vanderpump Rules*.
What show made Tom Sandoval famous?
He became widely known through Bravo’s reality series *Vanderpump Rules*.
What is Tom Sandoval’s full name?
His full name is Thomas Anthony Sandoval.
What businesses is Tom Sandoval linked to?
He is linked to the Los Angeles restaurants TomTom and Schwartz & Sandy’s.
What band does Tom Sandoval perform with?
He fronts Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras.
Has Tom Sandoval appeared on other reality shows?
Yes. He appeared on Peacock’s *The Traitors* season 3.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sandoval
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, occupations, *Vanderpump Rules*, and *The Traitors* season 3.
  2. Bravo — https://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/who-is-tom-sandoval
    Supports: Career background, bartending, restaurants, acting, and band activity.
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/tom-sandoval/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and reality television credits.
  4. Tom Sandoval and The Most Extras — https://www.tomsandovalandthemostextras.com/about
    Supports: Band role and restaurant/business affiliations.
  5. Us Weekly — https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/tom-sandoval/
    Supports: Reality TV profile and recent relationship/public coverage.