Biography

Tamara Hurwitz

by Simond Cannon,

These days, not only the celebrities but also the person linked with them often make headlines and are often followed by paparazzi and media. In the same way, Tamara Hurwitz is someone who came into the spotlight after getting married to actor Bill Pullman rather than for her professional career.

Tamara Hurwitz’s Early Life 

Tamara Hurwitz, who has not disclosed the exact birth details and birth year. But, she celebrates her birthday on 6th February every year. She hasn't revealed the details about her parents, however, her parents are known to ber painter and art educator

Her father was 91 years old when he died in her arms in the Los Angeles Arts Gallery in 2012. After around two years of her father's demise, she suffered another tragic moment after her mother pa s sed away in 2014.

Hurwitz has not disclosed much information regarding her educational background. Likewise, she has not disclosed anything about her siblings. Hurwitz was born in the United States of America. She is of American nationality and belongs to the mixed ethnicity; Dutch-Jewish.

Tamara Hurwitz’s Career

Tamara Hurwitz is one of the famous professional American modern dancers who has performed with several institutions like Pacific Dance Ensemble, Jose Limon Dance Company, Rosanna Gamson Worldwide, and Vachon Dance Conduit for many years.

Hurwitz and dancer and her longtime friend Tracy Penfield started collaborating since the late 1980s. They worked together on a full-length dance and music work entitled Pa s sing in the year 2018.

Besides her stage career, she has also made a couple of television appearances. Till the date, Hurwitz has appeared in two doc u mentaries including Parables of War in 2015.

Meanwhile, Hurwitz has also worked with her husband Bill Pullman for the charity purpose-the two collaborated in a theatrical dance show named Healing Wards. Apart from organizing square dances for charity, they also founded an organization named Hollywood Orchard in 2010. The organization donates fruits from other people’s trees to those in need.

Her husband Bill currently appears in a TV series The Sinner along with Jessica Biel, Christopher Abbott, Dohn Norwood, and Abby Miller.

Tamara Hurwitz’s Net Worth And Salary

As of early 2019, Tamara Hurwitz’s net worth and earnings are under review, but there is no doubt that she is leading a lavish lifestyle. She earns thousands of dollars from her dancing career.

A modern dancer in the United States earns an average annual salary of around $29,822. Tamara, who has been an idol for Lexy Panterra owns a net worth of $750,000.

On the other hand, Tamara’s husband, Bill Pullman’s net worth is around $18 million. Pullman is still considered as one of the leading figures in the world of acting with dozens of hit movies and TV shows credited to his name. 

Her husband Bill has a house in Beachwood Canyon, Los Angeles, California. He bought the 1917 built mansion in 1991 and they later renovated it. The actor also has a ranch in Montana. 

Tamara Hurwitz’s Personal Life, Married, And Children

Tamara Hurwitz has maintained the same faith in her personal life just like her professional career. She is a married woman; in fact, a happily married woman.

Tamara Hurwitz married Bill Pullman back on 3 January 1987 after dating for a couple of years. The pair, till the date, has not disclosed much information regarding their wedding ceremony and married life.

It has been over three decades since the duo exchanged their vows, and is still enjoying a healthy married life. Also, the couple has neither been involved in any kind of controversies nor been involved in any extra-marital affairs.

Together, Hurwitz and Pullman welcomed three children together; two sons and a daughter. The pair welcomed their eldest child, daughter Maesa Pullman in 1988. Maesa is a singer and songwriter widely known for singles like Morning Field and album Whippoorwill.

Hurwitz gave birth to their second child, the eldest son, Jack Pullman in 1989 who is a puppet-maker. He has faced a couple of controversies and scandals for underage drinking and for having un-taxed liquor called moonshine.

The duo welcomed their third child, Lewis Pullman on 29 January 1993 who is an actor by profession. Lewis is famous for appearing in the movies like The Ballad of Lefty Brown, Bad Times at the El Royale, and Aftermath.

Tamara Hurwitz’s Controversies and Scandals

Though Tamara Hurwitz and Bill Pullman have always maintained a secretive lifestyle and never been a part of any controversy, however, her eldest son has been on the headlines time and again.

Back in October 2008, he along with his friend Allan Gaddy was arrested in Asheville, North Carolina after being charged for underage drinking, resisting officers, and having un-taxed liquor called moonshine.