Tom Poston
Tom Poston | |
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Poston in 1965 | |
| Born | Thomas Gordon Poston October 17, 1921 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | April 30, 2007 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–2007 |
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| Spouses | Doris Sward
(m. 1949, divorced)Kay Hudson
(m. 1968; div. 1976)
(m. 1980; died 1998) |
| Children | 3 |
Thomas Gordon Poston (October 17, 1921 – April 30, 2007) 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. In addition he had a number of film roles and appeared frequently on Broadway and television game shows.