Tom Hulce
Known for
The actor who brought to life an irreverent, cackling genius marked an entire generation: Tom Hulce was the unforgettable Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of Milos Forman's 'Amadeus', a role that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Born in Detroit in 1953, he had made himself noticed earlier as the naive Pinto in the college comedy 'National Lampoon's Animal House'. He rounded out his film period with endearing roles in 'Parenthood' and as the voice of Quasimodo in Disney's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Retired from film in the mid-nineties, he redirected his career to theater as a producer and won a Tony Award for the musical 'Spring Awakening'.
Tom Hulce
22 Movies
7 Series
The actor who brought to life an irreverent, cackling genius marked an entire generation: Tom Hulce was the unforgettable Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart of Milos Forman's 'Amadeus', a role that earned him an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. Born in Detroit in 1953, he had made himself noticed earlier as the naive Pinto in the college comedy 'National Lampoon's Animal House'. He rounded out his film period with endearing roles in 'Parenthood' and as the voice of Quasimodo in Disney's 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame'. Retired from film in the mid-nineties, he redirected his career to theater as a producer and won a Tony Award for the musical 'Spring Awakening'.
Movies
Plays Quasimodo (voice)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1996
Plays Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Amadeus
1984
Plays Mr. Bowker
Jumper
2008
Plays Quasimodo (voice)
Once Upon a Studio
2023
Plays Larry 'Pinto' Kroger
Animal House
1978
Plays Dr. Cayly
Stranger Than Fiction
2006
Plays Quasimodo (voice)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
2002
Plays Henry Clerval
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994
Plays Larry Buckman
Parenthood
1989
Plays Brillstein
Fearless
1993
Plays Gary Wallace
Black Rainbow
1989
Plays C.C. Drood
Slam Dance
1987
Plays Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Wings of Courage
1995
Plays Jonathan
Echo Park
1985
Plays Ivan Sanshin
The Inner Circle
1992
Plays Dominick Luciano
Dominick and Eugene
1988
Plays Artie Shoemaker
Those Lips, Those Eyes
1980
Plays Hanley
September 30, 1955
1977
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Once Upon a Studio
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Once Upon a Studio
Quasimodo (voice)
2023
Film
Jumper
Mr. Bowker
2008
Film
Stranger Than Fiction
Dr. Cayly
2006
Film
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
Quasimodo (voice)
2002
Film
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quasimodo (voice)
1996
Film
Frasier
Keith (voice) · 1 episode
1995
TV
Wings of Courage
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
1995
Film
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
Henry Clerval
1994
Film
The Hidden Room
Joe · 1 episode
1993
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tom Hulce and where are they from?
Tom Hulce is 72 years old, born on December 6, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Tom Hulce?
Tom Hulce is best known for roles in Jumper, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Amadeus.
How many movies has Tom Hulce been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Tom Hulce has appeared in 22 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Tom Hulce's first movie?
The career of Tom Hulce began with Forget-Me-Not Lane (1975).
What is Tom Hulce's most recent movie or series?
Tom Hulce's most recent release is Amadeus: The Making of a Masterpiece, which premiered on February 25, 2025.
What TV shows has Tom Hulce appeared in?
On television, Tom Hulce has appeared in Frasier, St. Elsewhere, Great Performances, Hallmark Hall of Fame.
Tom Hulce
1953-12-06 · Detroit, Michigan, USA
Thomas Edward Hulce (born December 6, 1953) is an American actor and theater producer. He is best known for his portrayal of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the Academy Award-winning film Amadeus (1984), as well as the roles of Larry "Pinto" Kroger in Animal House (1978), Larry Buckman in Parenthood (1989), and Quasimodo in Disney's animated film The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996). Awards include an Emmy Award for The Heidi Chronicles, a Tony Award for Spring Awakening, an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for Amadeus, and four Golden Globe nominations.
He retired from acting in the mid-1990s to focus on stage directing and producing. In 2007, he won the Tony Award for Best Musical as a lead producer of Spring Awakening.