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Tom Neal

American actor (1914–1972)

  • Fame54.8
  • Momentum10.0
  • Wikipedia10.2K
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Lived 1914–1972, aged 58United States
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  • Era
    1914–1972
    Aged 58
  • Known for
    Detour
    1945
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Updated 2026-07-18

Thomas Carroll Neal Jr. was an American actor and amateur boxer. Between 1932 and 1934, he was an amateur boxer who fought in many fights. As an actor, he was best known for his starring role in the critically lauded film Detour and for having a widely publicized affair with actress Barbara Payton. In 1965, his wife was found shot dead, and he was later convicted and imprisoned for involuntary manslaughter. After release, he died in 1972 of heart failure.

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54.8
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Momentum10.0
Historical14.4
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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