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George Wilkosz
1712 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043-4535
USA
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1712 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043-4535
USA
George Wilkosz is an American actor best known for his role as young catcher and batboy Tommy in the beloved baseball film The Natural (1984), directed by Barry Levinson. Although Wilkosz only appeared in one film, his performance as the wide-eyed, optimistic batboy left a lasting impression, as he became an iconic part of the classic sports movie, which starred Robert Redford as Roy Hobbs, a down-and-out baseball player with an extraordinary talent. Wilkosz was cast in The Natural uniquely and unexpectedly.
A non-actor from Buffalo, New York, he was discovered when casting directors for the film scouted local Little League teams, looking for someone who embodied the role of Tommy. His youthful enthusiasm, genuine love for baseball, and his innocence brought an authentic touch to the character, and the filmmakers felt he was a perfect fit. Wilkosz’s casting was finalized, and he was brought into a major Hollywood film alongside veteran actors like Robert Redford, Glenn Close, and Robert Duvall.
