Born and raised in South Philadelphia, Thomas Dykes was one of eight siblings, including a twin sister. He graduated from high school in 1969 and entered the navy the following year, serving as a s...view moreBorn and raised in South Philadelphia, Thomas Dykes was one of eight siblings, including a twin sister. He graduated from high school in 1969 and entered the navy the following year, serving as a sailor and attending several naval schools. He became a jet mechanic and a helicopter plane captain and crew chief. After exiting the navy, Dykes gained recognition for outstanding work in several jobs; while working at Boeing Helicopters, he was nominated as Employee of the Month. Dykes went on to work as a construction superintendent until retiring from the Levy Construction Company in Audubon, New Jersey. He and his wife, Linda, have two daughters and one son. Dykes lives in New Jersey and does voice-over work.view less