Tom Waits
Born | December 7, 1949 |
Hometown | Whittier, California, United States of America |
Net worth | $25 million |
Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
Spouse | Kathleen Brennan (m 1980 - present) |
Children | Casey Xavier Waits , Kellesimone Waits , Sullivan Waits |
Parents | Alma Fern McMurray , Jesse Frank Waits |
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