- Is an Indian actor of American decent
- Wife Carrol Evan acted along side Tom in Chamelee Memsaab in 1979. His son Jamie debuted as an actor in 2008 with the film Ocean Of A Old Man.
- Speaks fluent Hindi and English
- Cousin of author Stephen Alter.
- Daughter in law's name is Meha Bhardwaj Alter. She is a reporter for CMM-IBN.
- Son in law name is Kevin Burtram.
- Brother's name is John Copely Alter.
- Tom Alter dubbed for Jeevan's twin brother's role in Amar Akbar Anthony.
- Son Jamie Alter is also a actor.
- Wrote a novel titled Rerun at Rialto. He originally wanted to make it as a film. When he could not find any producers he turned it into a novel. In 2015, he finally was able to get finance and start the film. Tom was going to direct the venture. He signed Sharmila Tagore and Manoj Kumar in a special appearance. The film was shelved even before they could start shooting..
- Was well versed with Hindi a day Urdu.
- Debut film was Charas 1976.
- Was also a sports journalist and first ever celebrity he introduced was Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar.
- After seeing Rajesh Khanna's Acadiana 1969 he decided to be an actor.
- Elder brother and sister as well as daughter are educationist.
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