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Tom Poston

Tom Poston

Born October 17, 1921· Columbus, Ohio, USA

† Died April 30, 2007

52Roles★ 6.6Average rating

After serving as a WWII pilot and completing training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Ohio-born actor entered television in the 1950s, gaining early fame as a comic “Man in the Street” on The Steve Allen Show, which earned him a 1959 Emmy for supporting performance. Though his film work remained modest-appearances in titles such as Zotz! (1962), The Old Dark House (1963), Cold Turkey…

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources

Known for

Filmography

The SimpsonsSeries★ 8
The Simpsons1989
Capital City Goofball (voice)
That '70s ShowSeries★ 7.9
That '70s Show1998
Burt Sigurdson
ERSeries★ 7.8
ER1994
Earl
RugratsSeries★ 7.6
Rugrats1991
Roy (voice)
The Suite Life of Zack & CodySeries★ 7.6
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody2005
Merle
Home ImprovementSeries★ 7.4
Home Improvement1991
Clerk
King of the HillSeries★ 7.4
King of the Hill1997
Mr. Popper (voice)
Will & GraceSeries★ 6.9
Will & Grace1998
Norman
Family MattersSeries★ 6.8
Family Matters1989
Mr. Looney
AliceSeries★ 7
Alice1976
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement★ 6.7
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement2004
Lord Palimore
The Lone GunmenSeries★ 6.8
The Lone Gunmen2001
HotelSeries★ 6.7
Hotel1982
Tommy Rooney
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowSeries★ 5.9
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show1997
Christmas with the Kranks★ 6.2
Christmas with the Kranks2004
Father Zabriskie
Beethoven's 5th★ 5.2
Beethoven's 5th2003
John Giles / Selig