Tom Ligon, Actor and SAG-AFTRA Board Member, Dies at 85
Originally published Jun 30, 2026
By Erik Pedersen · Deadline
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Key points
- Tom Ligon was a veteran actor with a career spanning film, television, and Broadway.
- He was a longtime member of the SAG-AFTRA New York Local board.
- Ligon's death was confirmed by the union, but no cause or further details were provided.
- He was born in New Orleans on September 10, 1940.
Tom Ligon, a seasoned actor known for his work in film, television, and Broadway, has passed away at the age of 85. He was also a longtime member of the SAG-AFTRA New York Local board. The union confirmed his death but did not disclose the cause or additional details. Ligon was born on September 10, 1940, in New Orleans and launched his career in the entertainment industry with a variety of stage and screen roles.
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