Tom Berenger Tom Berenger Tom Berenger (born Thomas Michael Moore; May 31, 1949) is an American television and motion picture actor. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Staff Sergeant Bob Barnes in "Platoon" (1986). He is also known for playing Jake Taylor in the "Major League" films and Thomas Beckett in the "Sniper" films. Other films he appeared in include "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" (1977), "The Dogs of War" (1980), "The Big Chill" (1983), "Eddie and the Cruisers" (1983), "Betrayed" (1988), "The Field" (1990), "Gettysburg" (1993), "The Substitute" (1996), "One Man's Hero" (1999),
Up Close and Personal (film) regrettably, it's the best Hollywood has to offer in the heartstring-pulling genre." The featured song, "Because You Loved Me", written by Diane Warren and performed by Celine Dion, won the Grammy Award for Best Song Written for a Motion Picture or Television, and was nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song. Stockard Channing won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actress - Romance. The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: Up Close and Personal (film) Up Close & Personal is a 1996 American romantic drama film directed by Jon