Tom Nardini (born April 16, 1945) is an American film actor who had a
lengthy career in television in which his best known role was in
Cowboy in Africa (1967). In film his best known role was in Cat Ballou
(1965) for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe award.Born in Los
Angeles, California, in 1945 as Thomas Nardini, he was the son of
Joseph and Chechi Nardini. Nardini's father worked as an aircraft
worker after having a career as a jazz musician and his mother worked
in vaudeville as a comedian, dancer, and singer. He attended
Morningside High School in Inglewood, graduating in 1963. Nardini
furthered his education by attending El Camino Junior College in
Torrance, where he studied theater and joined a Shakespearean
group.Nardini met an agent named Lester Miller, who was able to get
him an interview to audition for Mr. Novak. This led to one of
Nardini's first roles appearing in three episodes of Novak as Abel
King from 1964 to 1965. This allowed Nardini to land other roles as
guest leads on other television shows such as The Lieutenant and My
Three Sons and Bewitched. Nardini was then cast for his most notable
role in the television series Cowboy in Africa, where he played the
character, John Henry.Nardini then signed a seven-year contract with
Columbia studios, which produced his film debut Cat Ballou in 1965.
Nardini was cast as Jackson Two Bears, a Native American ranch hand
for Cat Ballou's father. Nardini was nominated for Most Promising
Newcomer - Male at the 23rd Golden Globe Awards for his performance. Tom Nardini Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter