Tom Berenger

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Characters played by Tom Berenger

Peter Browning — Inception (2010)

Robert Fischer's godfather and a senior executive at Fischer Industries. Within the dream, his identity is used as a psychological lever to introduce the concept of an alternate will and guide Robert toward the inception.

Stan Gursky — Training Day (2001)

Corrupt LAPD officer and loyal member of Alonzo's narcotics squad.

Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes — Platoon (1986)

Sergeant Robert "Bob" Barnes is a ruthless, experienced non-commissioned officer who commands loyalty from the platoon's hard-edged followers. He murders a villager, attacks Elias, secretly shoots him, and later tries to kill Taylor. After surviving an air strike, he dares Taylor to execute him and is shot dead.

Thomas Beckett — Sniper: No Nation (2026)

Experienced military figure who provides strategic guidance and emotional support during a dangerous political and military crisis.

Jack Lansford — Sliver (1993)

Jack is a novelist whose obsessive interest in Carly develops into stalking and intimidation. He warns her that Zeke is sick, but his increasingly erratic behavior leads police to suspect him in Vida's murder. He is eventually revealed to have killed the previous tenant, attacks Carly, and dies after she shoots him in self-defense.

Jonathan Shale — The Substitute (1996)

Ex-special forces operative who infiltrates a corrupt high school as a substitute teacher.

Sam Weber — The Big Chill (1983)

Sam is a television actor and one of the deceased man's University of Michigan friends. He refuses Meg's request to father her child because he already has an estranged child and fears the responsibility. Karen declares her love for him, but he resists leaving Richard, later sleeping with her after they reconcile.

Thomas Beckett — Sniper: Assassin's End (2020)

Legendary Gunnery Sergeant and sniper master, Brandon's father and mentor with combat experience.

Thomas Beckett — Sniper: Ultimate Kill (2017)

Legendary Sniper Master and Brandon father, a retired Gunnery Sergeant with decades of combat experience.

Jake Taylor — Major League (1989)

Veteran catcher and team leader who overcomes injuries to guide the Indians.

Thomas Beckett — Sniper (1993)

Legendary US Marine sniper and mentor to Brandon, renowned for cold efficiency and survival expertise.

Theodore Roosevelt — Rough Riders (1997)

Theodore Roosevelt is the Assistant Navy Secretary who chooses to experience the Cuban war firsthand. He promotes and joins a volunteer cavalry regiment, later known as the Rough Riders, and leads its men after they land in Cuba, facing ambushes, intense fire, and a desperate hill charge.

Career Overview

Tom Berenger has 110 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Sniper with 7 titles. Signature works include Training Day, Inception, The Substitute. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
110
Birth Date
1949-05-31
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q299317), public domain (CC0).