Tom Rhodes Bio | Wiki
Tom Rhodes is an American comedian, actor, host, and travel writer. When Comedy Central started in the early 1990s, Tom became the first comedian spokesperson they signed. Much of his commercial success came during this time. Later, he became the star of NBC’s Mr. Rhodes, Dutch Yorin Television’s Kevin Masters Show starring Tom and Yorin Travel.
In addition to venues in the United States, Tom has also performed in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Jakarta, Bali, London, Berlin, and many more.
Tom Rhodes Age
Tom was born on January 14, 1967, in Washington, D.C., United States. He is 55 years old.
Tom Rhodes Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Approx. 1.72 m).
Tom Rhodes Family
He was born and raised in Washington DC by his parents Sara Rhodes and David B. Rhodes III. Tom’s family moved to Oviedo, Florida in January 1980 and his parents divorced during his childhood. His father was a decorated Vietnam war veteran. Tom had a sister named Laura Beth, who died from stage four breast cancer on April 20, 2011. He holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity.
Tom Rhodes Wife
Since Tom’s late sister Laura always wanted him to get married, Tom married Ashna Rodjan at his sister’s bedside the day before she died in 2011. Tom said that though she was very sick, Laura was able to clap and say “Congratulations.” In December 2018, he announced on his podcast that Ashna was divorcing him. On Dec 30, 2018, the pair recorded a podcast titled, “Our Last Day Together” discussing their divorce and desire to remain great friends who love each other.
Tom Rhodes Education
From 1989 to 1992, Tom attended Amherst Regional High School and later enrolled at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. In 2001, Tom earned a degree in African studies, economics, Ethnography, and politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies.
Tom Rhodes Comedy
Tom was introduced to stand-up at age 12 when his father took him to a local D.C. comedy club to see his Uncle Bob perform. Because he was wearing a Washington Redskins jacket, another comedian pulled him up on stage and interviewed him as if he were the Redskins, football coach. Tom claims this was the moment he fell in love with stand-up comedy. He also idolized his favorite Uncle Bob, who influenced his sense of humor and the way he talked.
When Comedy Central started in the early 1990s, Tom became the first comedian spokesperson they signed. Much of his commercial success came during this time. Later, he became the star of NBC’s Mr. Rhodes, Dutch Yorin Television’s Kevin Masters Show starring Tom Rhodes and Yorin Travel. Tom has released three comedy albums, including Colossus of Me in 2012, and two DVDs that feature his performances and interviews with locals across the world.
Tom Rhodes Podcast
Since 2009, Tom has been producing his own podcast, Tom Rhodes Radio, which features conversations with comedians, family, and friends. The episodes are casual conversations between him and his guests with a comfortable feel. It is an extension of the interviews Tom has done for his television shows and travel DVDs. Episodes are released on iTunes at least once or twice a month.
Tom Rhodes Tour
Tom explored this creative license when he hosted and wrote Viva Vietnam: A White Trash Adventure Tour. Viva Vietnam was a docu-comedy and Tom’s first television travel show. He chose Vietnam because the country had just opened up for tourism in the early 1990s and he had always been interested in Vietnam due to his father David, a decorated Vietnam war helicopter pilot veteran.
Tom Rhodes Net Worth
He earns his wealth from his career, therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Tom’s estimated net worth is $1 million.