Chicago-born character actor Tom Lodewyck studied acting in Tucson, Arizona and interned at the legendary Gaslight Theater. After earning a degree in broadcast communications, Lodewyck had planned on a career in radio, until an unscheduled screen test forced him to redefine his chosen path. Settling in southern Wisconsin, Lodewyck worked in regional theater and eventually joined forces with the infamous Broom Street Theater Company. His film debut came in a small role in Kathleen Slattery' Moschkau's 2005 film "Side Effects" starring a then up and coming Katherine Heigl. Lodewyck's piercing gaze would garner him many villainous roles to follow, including: "The Legend Trip" (2006), "Carnivorous" (2007), "Satanic Panic" (2008) and "Pickman's Muse" (2009). These early performances brought Lodewyck to the attention of the growing horror industry, and he began to receive several movie offers within the genre. 2008 would prove pivotal in Lodewyck's career, as he landed several television roles, including the "Animal Witness" series on the Animal Planet Network. He also earned a small role in Michael Mann's "Public Enemies" that same year. In an odd twist of theatrical fate, Lodewyck was cast against type in the family/drama "The Penny", which went on to win the "Best Feature Film" award at the San Antonio Christian Film Festival in 2010. Lodewyck's portrayal of a guilt-ridden father, desperately trying to reconnect with a distant daughter, established him as much more then a one-dimensional actor, and solidified his worth within the independent film industry. Lodewyck would show his comedic prowess as the main protagonist in the horror/comedy "Incest Death Squad" series. He would return to his villainous roots in films such as: "Petty Cash", "Spades", John Borowski's "Carl Panzram: The Spirit of Hatred and Vengeance" and Joe Hollow's "Disciples". With more than 30 films to his credit, Lodewyck has become a well sought-after player in both large and small productions. Equally capable in leading or supporting roles, Lodewyck continues to deliver top-notch, stirring performances and memorable character analogies.