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Tom Poston

American actor (1921-2007) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 85

Thomas Gordon Poston was an American actor, appearing in television roles from the 1950s through the early to mid-2000s, reportedly appearing in more sitcoms than any other actor. In the 1980s, he played George Utley on the CBS sitcom Newhart, receiving three Emmy Award nominations for the role.

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A life in dates

2007Died30 April 20072005The Suite Life of Zack & CodySeries, Merle2004Christmas with the KranksFilm, Father Zabriskie2003Beethoven's 5thFilm, John Giles / Selig1998That '70s ShowSeries, Burt SigurdsonKrippendorf's TribeFilm, 1998Gordon Hargrove1997King of the HillSeries, Mr. Popper (voice)1995The Drew Carey ShowSeries, Roscoe Harvey1993Diagnosis: MurderSeries, Tom Porter1991Home ImprovementSeries, Clerk1990A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little MurderFilm, Don Corman1988Save the Dog!Film1982NewhartSeries, George Utley1980Up the AcademyFilm, Sgt. Skip Sisson1979Beane's of BostonFilm, Frank Beane1978A Guide for the Married WomanFilm, Marty Gibson1977The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa MesaFilm, William Bensinger1971Cold TurkeyFilm, Mr. Stopworth1965Get SmartSeries, Dr. Zharko1963Soldier in the RainFilm, Lieutenant Magee1962The Merv Griffin ShowSeriesZotz!Film, 1962Jonathan Jones1959Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesAward1958The Christmas TreeFilm, Tom1953City That Never SleepsFilm, Detective (as Thomas Poston)1950What's My Line?Series1921Born17 October 1921

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Known for

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  • The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement 2004
  • Christmas with the Kranks 2004
  • The Story of Us 1999
  • The Old Dark House 1963
  • Carbon Copy 1981

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Filmography 23

105 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series1959

About this person

In addition he had a number of film roles and appeared frequently on Broadway and television game shows.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2007 · aged 85

In the same film or series as Tom

Jack WardenAlso in Carbon Copy (1981)Mary Jo CatlettAlso in Beethoven's 5th (2003)William GoldmanAlso in Soldier in the Rain (1963)Maurice EvansAlso in The Tempest (1960)Shera DaneseAlso in Fame (1978)Anson WilliamsAlso in A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder (1990)