Tom Sandoval is 43 years old and was born on July 7, 1983, in St. Louis, Missouri. The television personality, restaurateur and musician was a main cast member on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules from 2013 to 2024, and he co-founded the West Hollywood bar Tom Tom with Tom Schwartz, Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd. In 2025, he competed on season 3 of The Traitors and season 20 of America’s Got Talent with his band Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Thomas Anthony Sandoval |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Date of Birth | July 7, 1983 |
| Birthplace | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Occupation | Television personality, restaurateur, musician, actor |
| Known For | Vanderpump Rules; The Traitors; Tom Tom |
| Years Active | 1998-present |
Who Is Tom Sandoval?
Thomas Anthony Sandoval is an American television personality, restaurateur and musician. He was a cast member on Bravo’s reality television series Vanderpump Rules and appeared on the third season of Peacock’s The Traitors. He is the frontman of the cover band Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras.
Sandoval became one of reality television’s most talked-about figures after the March 2023 end of his nine-year relationship with Ariana Madix, which followed the revelation that he had been unfaithful with co-star Rachel “Raquel” Leviss. The breakup, dubbed “Scandoval” by the media, dominated the tenth season of Vanderpump Rules.
Early Life & Background
Sandoval was born on July 7, 1983, in St. Louis, Missouri, to his mother, Terri Green, and his father, Anthony “Tony” Sandoval. His parents divorced when he was young, and he has a brother, Brian. He grew up in Florissant, Missouri, and attended St. Ferdinand Catholic School and Russell High School before graduating from Hazelwood West High School.
Sandoval originally moved to New York City, where he was homeless for a time, before moving to Los Angeles. He began working as a bartender at Villa Blanca and later at SUR Restaurant & Lounge, two West Hollywood eateries co-owned by Lisa Vanderpump and her husband Ken Todd.
Career
Sandoval’s early career included appearances as an actor and model. He played Jack in Bon Jovi’s 2002 music video for “Misunderstood” and reprised the role in the 2003 video for “All About Lovin’ You.” He also appeared in small film roles and on The Hills in 2006. From 2013 to 2024, he was a main cast member on Vanderpump Rules, appearing in 173 episodes.
In August 2018, Sandoval opened Tom Tom, a restaurant and bar he co-founded with Tom Schwartz, Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd. Both Sandoval and Schwartz invested $50,000 each for a five percent stake in the restaurant. He is also a co-author of the mixology book Fancy AF Cocktails, written with Ariana Madix and Danny Pellegrino and published in 2019.
After Vanderpump Rules, Sandoval competed on season 10 of The Masked Singer in 2023 as “Diver,” appearing in season 3 of The Traitors in 2025 and on Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. In 2025, he auditioned on season 20 of America’s Got Talent with his band Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras, receiving four yeses from the judges and reaching the live shows. He was cast in the third season of the reality competition show House of Villains, which premiered in February 2026.
Facts About Tom Sandoval
- He appeared in two Bon Jovi music videos, “Misunderstood” (2002) and “All About Lovin’ You” (2003), playing Jack.
- He co-founded the West Hollywood bar Tom Tom in 2018, investing $50,000 for a five percent stake.
- He co-wrote the cocktail book Fancy AF Cocktails, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2019.
- He was unmasked as “Diver” on season 10 of The Masked Singer in 2023.
- He auditioned for America’s Got Talent season 20 with his band and received four yeses from the judges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Tom Sandoval?
Tom Sandoval is 43 years old. He was born on July 7, 1983, in St. Louis, Missouri.
What is Tom Sandoval known for?
Tom Sandoval is known for Vanderpump Rules, which he appeared on from 2013 to 2024, co-founding the bar Tom Tom, and The Traitors season 3.
What happened between Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix?
Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix dated from 2014 to 2023 and split after Madix discovered Sandoval had been unfaithful with co-star Rachel Leviss. The media dubbed the breakup Scandoval.
Does Tom Sandoval own Tom Tom?
Tom Sandoval co-founded Tom Tom in West Hollywood in 2018 with Tom Schwartz, Lisa Vanderpump and Ken Todd, investing $50,000 for a five percent stake.
Was Tom Sandoval on America’s Got Talent?
Yes. Tom Sandoval auditioned on season 20 of America’s Got Talent in 2025 with his band Tom Sandoval and the Most Extras, received four yeses and reached the live shows.