Tom Braidwood

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Actor
Producer

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Tom Braidwood was born on 27 September 1948 in British Columbia, Canada. He is an assistant director and actor, known for The X Files (1998), Da Vinci's Inquest (1998) and The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008).

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

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Known for

The X Files

7.0

Frohike

1998

Da Vinci's Inquest

8.1

TV Series

Second Unit or Assistant Director

The X Files: I Want to Believe

5.9

Second Unit or Assistant Director(second unit)

2008

The X Files: Resist or Serve

8.1

Video Game

Melvin Frohike(voice)

2004

Credits

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4.5
Short
- first assistant director
- 2008
The X Files: I Want to Believe
5.9
- first assistant director: second unit
- 2008
Packing Up
Short
- first assistant director
- 2004
Exchange
4.8
Short
- first assistant director
- 2003
The Twilight Zone
7.2
TV Series
- first assistant director
- 2003
Da Vinci's Inquest
8.1
TV Series
- first assistant director
- 1999–2000
Freeway II: Confessions of a Trickbaby
5.4
- first assistant director: second unit (as Tom E. Braidwood)
- 1999
Millennium
7.9
TV Series
- insert unit director
- 1999
The X-Files
8.6
TV Series
- first assistant director
- 1993–1998
Moment of Truth: A Child Too Many
5.9
TV Movie
- first assistant director
- 1993
The Hat Squad
7.2
TV Series
- first assistant director
- 1992–1993
The Odyssey
8.0
TV Series
- first assistant director
- 1992–1993
Nightmare Cafe
7.0
TV Series
- first assistant director
- 1992
Eyes of an Angel
5.2
- first assistant director: Canada
- 1991
Fly by Night
7.1
TV Series
- first assistant director
- 1991

Actor

The X-Files
8.6
TV Series
- Melvin Frohike
- 1994–2016
Messages Deleted
4.9
- Sailorman
- 2010
Amazon Falls
5.9
- Tommy
- 2010
Frog
7.2
Short
- Man on Bus
- 2009
Alien Trespass
5.8
- Ed Sanders
- 2009
Whistler
6.8
TV Series
- Coroner
- 2006
Say Yes
Short
- The Nerd
- 2005
The X Files: Resist or Serve
8.1
Video Game
- Melvin Frohike (voice)
- 2004
Tilt
7.3
Short
- Sam Penzer
- 2003
The Lone Gunmen
7.3
TV Series
- Melvin Frohike
- 2001
Viper
5.8
TV Series
- Larry
- 1999
Da Vinci's Inquest
8.1
TV Series
- Used Car Lot Owner
- 1999
The X-Files Game
8.4
Video Game
- Melvin Frohike
- 1998
Cold Squad
6.9
TV Series
- Motel Manager
- 1998
The X Files
7.0
- Frohike
- 1998

Producer

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Personal details

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Alternative names
- Thomas Braidwood
Height
- 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
Born
- September 27, 1948
- British Columbia, Canada
Spouse
- ?? - present (2 children)
Publicity listings
- 1 Interview
- 2 Articles

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Trivia
Though it is often said that he was perfect for the role of Frohike in The X-Files (1993) and later The Lone Gunmen (2001), his being cast in it was completely accidental. The producers had already seen several actors for the part but found casting it difficult. They were discussing the matter outside of a bathroom when Braidwood, who was already working as first assistant director on The X-Files (1993), emerged, and they realized he was right for the role.

Quotes
I've had a chance to direct some children's shows over the years, and it's one of my favorite things to do because they bring so much energy to set.