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Tom Poston

Bio: Thomas Gordon "Tom" Poston (October 17, 1921 – April 30, 2007) was an American television and film actor. He starred on television in a career that began in 1950
Born: Mon, Oct 17 1921
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Death: Mon, Apr 30 2007
Tom Poston is 85 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Christmas with the Kranks
Christmas with the Kranks
Tom Poston was 83 in Christmas with the Kranks as 'Father Zabriskie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 2004
Poster of The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Tom Poston was 82 in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement as 'Lord Palimore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2004
Poster of Beethoven's 5th
Beethoven's 5th
Tom Poston was 82 in Beethoven's 5th as 'John Giles / Selig'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 02 2003
Poster of The Story of Us
The Story of Us
Tom Poston was 77 in The Story of Us as 'Harry'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1999
Poster of Krippendorf's Tribe
Krippendorf's Tribe
Tom Poston was 76 in Krippendorf's Tribe as 'Gordon Hargrove'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998
Poster of A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder
A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder
Tom Poston was 68 in A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder as 'Don Corman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 04 1990
Poster of Save the Dog!
Save the Dog!
Tom Poston was 66 in Save the Dog!
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1988
Poster of Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy
Tom Poston was 59 in Carbon Copy as 'Reverend Hayworth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 06 1981
Poster of The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
Tom Poston was 59 in The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite as 'Omar Krepps'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1981
Poster of Up the Academy
Up the Academy
Tom Poston was 58 in Up the Academy as 'Sgt. Skip Sisson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1980
Poster of Beane's of Boston
Beane's of Boston
Tom Poston was 57 in Beane's of Boston as 'Frank Beane'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 05 1979
Poster of A Guide for the Married Woman
A Guide for the Married Woman
Tom Poston was 56 in A Guide for the Married Woman as 'Marty Gibson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1978
Poster of Rabbit Test
Rabbit Test
Tom Poston was 56 in Rabbit Test as 'Minister'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 09 1978
Poster of Fame
Fame
Tom Poston was 56 in Fame as 'Car Salesman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa
The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa
Tom Poston was 55 in The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa as 'William Bensinger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 19 1977
Poster of The Happy Hooker
The Happy Hooker
Tom Poston was 53 in The Happy Hooker as 'J. Arthur Conrad'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1975
Poster of Cold Turkey
Cold Turkey
Tom Poston was 49 in Cold Turkey as 'Mr. Stopworth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 1971
Poster of Soldier in the Rain
Soldier in the Rain
Tom Poston was 42 in Soldier in the Rain as 'Lieutenant Magee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1963
Poster of The Old Dark House
The Old Dark House
Tom Poston was 42 in The Old Dark House as 'Tom Penderel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 30 1963
Poster of Zotz!
Zotz!
Tom Poston was 40 in Zotz! as 'Prof. Jonathan Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
Tom Poston was 38 in The Tempest as 'Trinculo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1960
Poster of The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree
Tom Poston was 37 in The Christmas Tree as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 14 1958
Poster of City That Never Sleeps
City That Never Sleeps
Tom Poston was 31 in City That Never Sleeps as 'Detective (as Thomas Poston)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1953

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Tom Poston was 83+ in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody as 'Merle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 18 2005
Poster of Committed
Committed
Tom Poston was 83+ in Committed as 'Clown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 04 2005
Poster of Good Morning, Miami
Good Morning, Miami
Tom Poston was 80+ in Good Morning, Miami as 'Lenny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 2002
Poster of 8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
Tom Poston was 80+ in 8 Simple Rules as 'Jake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of The Ellen Show
The Ellen Show
Tom Poston was 79+ in The Ellen Show
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Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Good Day Live
Good Day Live
Tom Poston was 79+ in Good Day Live as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 2001
Poster of The Lone Gunmen
The Lone Gunmen
Tom Poston was 79+ in The Lone Gunmen
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Sun, Mar 04 2001
Poster of Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Tom Poston was 76+ in Will & Grace as 'Norman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998
Poster of That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Tom Poston was 76+ in That '70s Show as 'Burt Sigurdson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 23 1998
Poster of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Tom Poston was 75+ in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 27 1997
Poster of Dharma & Greg
Dharma & Greg
Tom Poston was 75+ in Dharma & Greg as 'Dr. Gillespie'.
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Wed, Sep 24 1997
Poster of George & Leo
George & Leo
Tom Poston was 75+ in George & Leo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1997
Poster of Just Shoot Me!
Just Shoot Me!
Tom Poston was 75+ in Just Shoot Me! as 'Herb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of King of the Hill
King of the Hill
Tom Poston was 75+ in King of the Hill as 'Mr. Popper (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1997
Poster of Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Tom Poston was 74+ in Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as 'Mortgage Banker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan
Tom Poston was 74+ in Suddenly Susan as 'Mr. Vance'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Tom Poston was 74+ in Cosby
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of Malcolm & Eddie
Malcolm & Eddie
Tom Poston was 74+ in Malcolm & Eddie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 26 1996
Poster of The Drew Carey Show
The Drew Carey Show
Tom Poston was 73+ in The Drew Carey Show as 'Roscoe Harvey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Tom Poston was 72+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Ed Yablonsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of ER
ER
Tom Poston was 72+ in ER as 'Earl'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Tom Poston was 72+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Tom Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Grace Under Fire
Grace Under Fire
Tom Poston was 71+ in Grace Under Fire as ', Floyd Norton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1993
Poster of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Tom Poston was 71+ in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Bob
Bob
Tom Poston was 70+ in Bob as 'Jerry Fleisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1992
Poster of Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Tom Poston was 69+ in Home Improvement as 'Clerk, Ned, Ted'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1991
Poster of Harry and the Hendersons
Harry and the Hendersons
Tom Poston was 69+ in Harry and the Hendersons as 'Homeless Man'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 1991
Poster of Good Grief
Good Grief
Tom Poston was 68+ in Good Grief
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1990
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Tom Poston was 68+ in Dream On as 'Sidney 'Uncle Bouncy' Barish'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Tom Poston was 68+ in The Simpsons as 'Capital City Goofball (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989
Poster of Family Matters
Family Matters
Tom Poston was 67+ in Family Matters as 'Mr. Looney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 22 1989
Poster of Coach
Coach
Tom Poston was 67+ in Coach as 'Dr. Art Hibke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 28 1989
Poster of Fresno
Fresno
Tom Poston was 65+ in Fresno as 'Doc Parseghian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 16 1986
Poster of Crazy like a Fox
Crazy like a Fox
Tom Poston was 63+ in Crazy like a Fox as 'Fiedler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 30 1984
Poster of St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere
Tom Poston was 61+ in St. Elsewhere
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 26 1982
Poster of Newhart
Newhart
Tom Poston was 60+ in Newhart as 'George Utley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Tom Poston was 60+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Good Time Harry
Good Time Harry
Tom Poston was 58+ in Good Time Harry
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 19 1980
Poster of Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes
Tom Poston was 57+ in Sweepstakes
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Fri, Jan 26 1979
Poster of Flying High
Flying High
Tom Poston was 56+ in Flying High
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1978
Poster of Mork & Mindy
Mork & Mindy
Tom Poston was 56+ in Mork & Mindy as 'Franklin Delano Bickley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1978
Poster of We've Got Each Other
We've Got Each Other
Tom Poston was 55+ in We've Got Each Other as 'Damon Jerome'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 01 1977
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Tom Poston was 55+ in The Love Boat as 'Mickey O'Day, Tom Poston'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of CHiPs
CHiPs
Tom Poston was 55+ in CHiPs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1977
Poster of All's Fair
All's Fair
Tom Poston was 54+ in All's Fair
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1976
Poster of Alice
Alice
Tom Poston was 54+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of On the Rocks
On the Rocks
Tom Poston was 53+ in On the Rocks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of The Good Guys
The Good Guys
Tom Poston was 46+ in The Good Guys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1968
Poster of Get Smart
Get Smart
Tom Poston was 43+ in Get Smart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Tom Poston was 41+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Janitor / Lieutenant Courtney'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Tom Poston was 40+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Tom Poston was 38+ in Thriller as 'Charlie Denham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1960
Poster of Startime
Startime
Tom Poston was 37+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Tom Poston was 34+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self, Self - Laurel & Hardy, Self - Master of Ceremony, Self - Comedian, Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Playwrights '56
Playwrights '56
Tom Poston was 33+ in Playwrights '56
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1955
Poster of The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show
Tom Poston was 32+ in The George Gobel Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Tom Poston was 30+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Tom, Car Salesman, Trinculo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Tom Poston was 28+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Tom Poston was 28+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Tom Poston was 27+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Tom Poston was 27+ in Studio One as 'Alec Gordon, Sentry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Tom Poston was 26+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948