Took up the drums at age 12 after hearing John Bonham's playing on,
"When The Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin.
His first feature film role was a love scene playing the hunky gardener
('Mr. Lopez') opposite Kate Mulgrew ('Margaret Donner') in
Throw Momma from the Train (1987).
Worked as a Teamster in New York Local 269 from 1978-1982.
Grew up in Huntington Station, New York, birthplace of poet Walt
Whitman. Attended Walt Whitman High School.
Nickname in high school was "Tony Mopar" due to his knowledge of
Chrysler muscle cars. His 1971 'Cuda 440 six pak was reputed to be the
fastest car in any high school on Long Island.
Affectionately referred to as "The John Bonham of editing" by his
peers.
Was discovered by legendary casting director Jane Feinberg while busing her table at The Palm Restaurant in Hollywood.
Nickname "TC" given to him by director Tony Scott while working on
Days of Thunder (1990).
Badly injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to work with one
month to go in post production on Mission: Impossible II (2000).
Worked from 1982-1987 as a waiter at industry hangout The Palm
Restaurant in Los Angeles.
Was second editor on M:I-2 for a year until a serious motorcycle accident knocked him off the picture. Was then given lesser final film credit of "Additional Editor".