J. T. Tom West (1965 – 28 September 2006) was a Nigerian Nollywood actor,[1] known for Otondo, Laviva and Born 2 Suffer.
[4] He rose to fame after acting in the blockbuster movie State Of Emergency directed by Teco Benson.
[5] Tom West has acted in various blockbuster movies in Hollywood that include; Above the law, The Captor, Gang Paradise.
[6] J.T Tom West died on September 28, 2006, in a horrifying car accident in Lagos.
[7] His body was welcomed at the Integrated Cultural Centre on Thursday, October 26, 2006, by dignitaries including members of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), officials, friends, and family.