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Tom Burlinson
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Tom Burlinson

Born 1956 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada · Active 1982–2026

Born in 1956, Tom Burlinson is a Canadian-born Australian actor known for his compelling performances in cult cinema. He gained recognition for his role in Flesh + Blood (1985), where he navigates the gritty landscape of medieval exploitation. Burlinson also appears in Windrider (1986), a film that blends the thrill of aviation with a coming-of-age story. His diverse career spans both Australia and the United States, reflecting a unique blend of influences that enrich his contributions to the genre.

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Flesh + Blood

Flesh + Blood

1985 ★ 6.6
as Steven

A band of medieval mercenaries take revenge on a noble lord who decides not to pay them by kidnapping the betrothed of the noble's son. As the plague and warfare cut a swathe of destruction throughout the land, the mercenaries hole up in a castle and await their fate.

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Filmography

20 credits
2020s 1 credit
2026
Dead Howling as The Chairman
Movie
2010s 2 credits
2013
TV ★ 7.8
2011
The Cup as Dave Phillips
Movie ★ 5.7
2000s 3 credits
2007
TV ★ 8.7
2007
Australia's Got Talent as Himself — Judge
TV ★ 8.7
2003
The Night We Called It a Day as Frank Sinatra (singing voice)
Movie ★ 5.1
1990s 2 credits
1992
Landslide as Howard Matterson
Movie ★ 4.8
1991
Movie ★ 6.4
1980s 12 credits
1988
Movie ★ 6.8
1988
Piece of Cake as 'Fanny' Barton
TV ★ 7.3
1987
The Time Guardian as Ballard (The Time Guardian)
Movie ★ 5.0
1986
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame as Quasimodo (voice)
Movie ★ 3.3
1986
Windrider as Stewart 'P.C.' Simpson
Movie ★ 5.4
1986
King Solomon's Mines as Sir Henry Curtis (voice)
Movie ★ 6.0
1986
Kidnapped as Alan Breck (voice)
Movie ★ 8.0
1985
Movie ★ 6.6
1985
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea as Ned Land (voice)
Movie ★ 5.9
1984
Eureka Stockade as Father Smythe
TV ★ 5.5
1983
Phar Lap as Tommy Woodcock
Movie ★ 7.2
1982
Movie ★ 7.0