David Tom was born in Hinsdale, Illinois. At a young age, David began regular appearances in large national commercials as well as modeling projects. After moving to Los Angeles and appearing in several reoccurring television shows, David soon landed the role of Whitey in the hit film Pleasantville (1998). He then booked the role of Billy in The Young and the Restless (1973), where he worked alongside his sister, Heather and received an Emmy Award. Heather Tom. David continued his love of acting in work on many projects including Pleasantville, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman, Party of 5, CSI, NCIS, One Life to Live and ALL My Children. Since this time, David has appeared in several additional film and network pieces.