Background
Tatum, Thomas Deskins was born on February 16, 1946 in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Clinton Turner and Gaynelle (Deskins) Tatum.
director Film and television producer
Tatum, Thomas Deskins was born on February 16, 1946 in Pineville, Kentucky, United States. Son of Clinton Turner and Gaynelle (Deskins) Tatum.
Bachelor, Vanderbilt University, 1968. Juris Doctor, Emory University, 1974.
Special assistant City of Atlanta, 1974-1976. Deputy director federal relations Federal Relations National League of Cities, Washington, 1977-1978. Director communications Office of Conservation and Solar Energy, 1979-1980.
Chairman executive producer Tatum Communications., Inc. and Tellurick Company, Hollywood, California, since 1981. President, chief operating officer Planet Central television, 1995-1996.
Deputy campaign manager Maynard Jackson, 1973, Jimmy Carter primary campaign, 1976, staff conference Democratic Mayors, 1974-1975, media consultant Greepeace, 1988. Board directors Atlanta Ballet, vice president, 1975. National urban affairs coordinator Carter Mondale campaign 1976, member Carter Mondale transition team 1976-1977.
Member advisory board Solar Electric Light Fund, Washington, 1990-1998, Green Peace. Member Georgia Bar Association, Hollywood Film and television Society, Los Angeles Tennis Club.
Married Laura Ann Smith, August 15, 1968 (divorced 1974). Married Suzanne Pettit, September 29, 1983 (deceased 1998). Children: Rhett Cowden, Walker Edwin.
Married Kathryn Vinson, November 28, 1998.