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Tom Chandler (The Last Ship)
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Thomas William Chandler is a fictional character and the protagonist of the cable network TNT post-apocalyptic drama TV series The Last Ship. He is portrayed by Eric Dane.[1][2]
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Tom Chandler | |
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The Last Ship character | |
![]() Tom Chandler (Eric Dane) | |
First appearance | "Phase Six" June 22, 2014 |
Created by | Hank Steinberg Steve Kane |
Based on | Thomas (The Last Ship by William Brinkley) |
Portrayed by | Eric Dane |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Thomas William Chandler |
Gender | Male |
Title | Commanding Officer, USS Nathan James (DDG-151) (Seasons 1-2) Chief of Naval Operations (Season 3) Fisherman (Season 4) Navy Captain (Season 4) Admiral/Instructor, United States Naval Academy (Season 5) |
Occupation | US Navy officer Ship captain |
Family | Jed Chandler† (father) Unnamed mother Unnamed brother Unnamed sister |
Spouse | Darien Chandler † (wife) |
Significant other | Sasha Cooper |
Children | Ashley Chandler Sam Chandler |
Relatives | Unnamed sister-in-law† |
Nationality | American |
Military career | |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Service year(s) | 1990s–2014, 2015, 2018-present |
Rank | ![]() |
Commands held | USS Nathan James (DDG-151) (2014–2015) Chief of Naval Operations (2014) |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart (2) Meritorious Service Medal (2) Joint Service Commendation Medal Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3) Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4) |
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