Tom Poston
American actor (1921-2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Gordon "Tom" Poston (October 17, 1921 – April 30, 2007) was an American television and movie actor. His career began during the 1950s.
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Born | Thomas Gordon Poston (1921-10-17)October 17, 1921 |
Died | April 30, 2007(2007-04-30) (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Respiratory failure |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1950–2006 |
Spouse(s) | Jean Sullivan (m.1955-1968; divorced) Kay Hudson (m.1968-1975; divorced) Kay Hudson (m.1980-1998; her death)[1] Suzanne Pleshette (m.2001-2007; his death) |
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According to USA Today Life editor Dennis Moore, Poston appeared in more sitcoms than any other actor.[2] In the 1980s, he played George Utley, opposite Bob Newhart's character on Newhart and Burt Sigurdson in That '70s Show.
After a short illness, Poston died of respiratory failure on April 30, 2007, in Los Angeles, California at the age of 85.[3]