Thomas Jane

Thomas Jane, born Thomas Elliott III on February 22, 1969, is an American actor known for his versatile roles in film and television. He has appeared in several notable films, including "Boogie Nights" (1997), "Deep Blue Sea" (1999), "The Sweetest Thing" (2002), "The Punisher" (2004), "The Mist" (2007), "1922" (2017), and "The Predator" (2018).
In addition to his film work, Jane has also made significant contributions to television. He portrayed baseball legend Mickey Mantle in the television film "61*" (2001) and starred in the HBO series "Hung" (2009–2011) and the Syfy/Amazon Video series "The Expanse" (2015–2022).
Jane is not only an actor but also a creative entrepreneur. He is the founder of RAW Studios, an entertainment company that produces comic books, including ones he has written himself. One of his notable creations is "Bad Planet."
In 2009, Jane made his directorial debut with the crime thriller "Dark Country," in which he also starred. This marked a significant step in his career, showcasing his talent not only in front of but also behind the camera.

Thomas Jane was born on February 22, 1969, in Baltimore, Maryland. He is the son of Cynthia (née Jane), who worked as an antiques dealer, and Thomas Elliott, Jr., a genetic engineer. Jane comes from a diverse ethnic background, with Irish, Scottish, and some German-Jewish and Native American ancestry.
He attended Thomas Sprigg Wootton High School but decided to drop out in pursuit of an acting career. Jane took a bold step by moving to Hollywood to pursue his dreams, but initially faced challenges, finding himself homeless and living out of his car. To make ends meet, he resorted to street performances, often playing songs like "Hey Joe" and "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" to earn money from passersby.

Thomas Jane's acting career began with the Indian Telugu language film "Padamati Sandhya Ragam" in 1987, directed by Jandhyala. He then landed various roles in films such as "I'll Love You Forever … Tonight" (1992), "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (1992), and "Nemesis" (1992). Jane also appeared in supporting roles in well-known films like "The Crow: City of Angels" (1996), "Boogie Nights" (1997), "The Thin Red Line" (1998), "Thursday" (1998), and "Magnolia" (1999).
He gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of baseball player Mickey Mantle in "61*" (2001), which led to offers for leading roles. Notably, he played Andre Stander in the South African film "Stander" (2003), receiving further critical praise.
Despite initially declining, Jane eventually accepted the role of the Punisher in the 2004 film adaptation after being impressed by Tim Bradstreet's artwork of the character and realizing the nuanced nature of the role. He underwent intense physical training with Navy SEALs to prepare for the role.
In addition to his on-screen work, Jane co-owns RAW Studios, an entertainment company that produces comic books. He has also appeared on stage, receiving positive reviews for his performances in Tennessee Williams' "The Glass Menagerie" and Arthur Miller's "All My Sons." However, he did not reprise his role in the planned sequel to "The Punisher" due to creative differences and budget constraints.

In June 2007, Thomas Jane revealed that Zack Snyder had shown interest in casting him for the role of the Comedian in the adaptation of Alan Moore's graphic novel "Watchmen." However, due to his busy schedule, Jane turned down the role, which was ultimately given to Jeffrey Dean Morgan. That same year, he starred in Frank Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novella, "The Mist."
In 2009, Jane made his directorial debut with the film "Dark Country," in which he also played the main character. He also starred alongside Ving Rhames in the crime film "Give 'Em Hell, Malone," which premiered at San Diego Comic-Con.
HBO announced on December 18, 2008, that it was picking up the black comedy series "Hung," in which Jane was contracted to star. He portrayed Ray Drecker, a high-school history teacher and basketball coach who, after attending a self-help class, decides to market the size of his penis as a path to success. The series ran for three seasons, concluding in 2011.
In addition to his television work, Jane voiced the character Jonah Hex in an animated short accompanying the release of "Batman: Under the Red Hood." He also released a digital EP titled "Don't Come Home" under the pseudonym Rusty Blades in 2012.
At the 2012 San Diego Comic-Con International, Jane debuted an independently financed Punisher short film titled "Dirty Laundry," directed by Phil Joanou and co-starring Ron Perlman.
In 2017, Jane portrayed Detective Joe Miller in the critically acclaimed series "The Expanse," which aired on Syfy. He appeared in the first four seasons of the show.
Finally, Jane co-starred in Shane Black's "The Predator" in 2018, a direct sequel to the original "Predator" films.


In 1989, Thomas Jane married actress Ayesha Hauer, the daughter of Rutger Hauer. They appeared together in several films before divorcing in 1995. Hauer had a son from a previous relationship, Leandro Maeder.
Jane was engaged to actress Olivia d'Abo from 1998 to 2001.
In 2001, Jane met actress Patricia Arquette through mutual friends, and they became engaged the following year. They welcomed their daughter, Harlow Olivia Calliope, on February 20, 2003, and married on June 25, 2006, in Venice, Italy. However, their marriage encountered difficulties, and Arquette filed for divorce in January 2009. They briefly reconciled, but ultimately proceeded with the divorce, which was finalized on July 1, 2011. They were granted joint custody of their daughter.
In 2019, Jane entered a relationship with his former "Hung" co-star Anne Heche. However, they had separated by the time of Heche's death in 2022.

References

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