Thomas 'Big Tom' Callahan — Tommy Boy Character Profile

About Thomas 'Big Tom' Callahan

The widowed founder and owner of Callahan Auto. He promotes his son Tommy to an executive position but dies of a heart attack shortly after revealing his marriage plans, leaving behind a company crisis and a controlling stake that drives the plot.

Character Facts

Played by

Brian Dennehy

Appears in

Tommy Boy (1995)

Role

Supporting

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