Sites containing information on the works and the life of Thomas "Tom" Tryon. Thomas Tryon was born in 1926 and died in 1991. As an actor, Thomas Tryon was nominated for the 1963 Golden Globe Award for his work in the movie, "The Cardinal." In 1969, Thomas Tryon semi-retired from the actor profession and began writing screenplays and novels. He is best known for his book, "The Other."