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28 अप्रैल 1979 · हैलिफ़ैक्स, नोवा स्कोटिया, कनाडा

Sean Edward Thomas

6′ (1.83 मी)

Only as the genius in the act of creation merges with the primal architect of the cosmos can he truly know something of the eternal essence of art. For in that condition he resembles the uncanny fairy tale image which is able to see itself by turning its eyes. He is at once subject and object, poet, actor, and audience.

Thomas's Tom is stupendous. His portrayal of a discombobulated desert nomad is so complete, down to the inflections of voice, ticks, and gestures, that physically, emotionally, and spiritually, he reminds you of Heath Ledger's Joker. He makes his performance feel like received wisdom, not acting. It's no surprise to read how he spent 58 days in the Utah desert, the better to literally get "Under the Desert." Mostly, though, it was the authority, albeit cockeyed, with which he spoke.