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Tom Bosley

Date of Death: October 19, 2010 (83)

Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA

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BIO

Tom Bosley was a beloved American actor best known for his role as Howard Cunningham on the hit TV show "Happy Days." Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1927, Bosley began his career in entertainment as a radio announcer before transitioning to stage and screen.


Bosley's Broadway career began in 1959 when he starred in the musical "Fiorello!" which earned him a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. He went on to appear in several other Broadway productions including "Nowhere to Go But Up," "A Joyful Noise," and "The Education of H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N."
In addition to his success on Broadway, Bosley also had a prolific career in television and film. He appeared in numerous TV shows throughout his career including "The Dean Martin Show," "Murder, She Wrote," and "The Love Boat." However, it was his role as Howard Cunningham on "Happy Days" that made him a household name. The show ran from 1974-1984 and Bosley appeared in all 255 episodes.
Bosley's film career was equally impressive. He appeared in over 50 films throughout his career including "Love with the Proper Stranger," "Yours, Mine and Ours," and "The World of Henry Orient." He also provided the voice of Harry Boyle in the animated TV series "Wait Till Your Father Gets Home."
Bosley's talent extended beyond acting. He was also an accomplished singer and released several albums throughout his career. In 1971, he released a Christmas album titled "A Bosley Christmas" which featured him singing classic holiday songs.
Bosley was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and was known for his warm personality and kind heart. He was also a devout Catholic and served as a spokesperson for the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights.
In his later years, Bosley continued to work in television and film. He appeared in several TV movies including "The Father Dowling Mysteries" and "The Secret Life of Algernon." He also provided the voice of Mayor Thomas in the animated TV series "The Tangerine Bear."
Tom Bosley passed away on October 19, 2010 at the age of 83.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 1998
Herr Schultz [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1994
Maurice

Maurice [Replacement]

Maurice

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1968
Hyman Kaplan

[Broadway]
1965
Performer

[Broadway]
1964
Cabouche

[Broadway]
1963
Vince Brinkman

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1962
Performer

Izzy Einstein

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1959
Fiorello LaGuardia

[Off-Broadway]
1956
Yakov

[Off-Broadway]
1955
Homer Bolton

[Regional (US)]
Regional Revival, 1981
Performer


Movies

Love with the Proper Stranger
[ 1963 ] Columbo
The World of Henry Orient
[ 1964 ] Frank Boyd
Divorce American Style
[ 1967 ] Farley
Bang Bang Kid
[ 1967 ] Meriweather P. Newberry
Yours, Mine and Ours
[ 1968 ] Family Doctor
The Secret War of Harry Frigg
[ 1968 ] General Pennypacker
To Find a Man
[ 1972 ] Dr. Katchaturian
Mixed Company
[ 1974 ] Al
Gus
[ 1976 ] Spinner
O'Hara's Wife
[ 1982 ] Fred O Hara
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
[ 1987 ] Geppetto
Million Dollar Mystery
[ 1987 ] Sidney Preston
Wicked Stepmother
[ 1989 ] Lt. MacIntosh
Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home
[ 1998 ] Ranger Tker
Returning Mickey Stern
[ 2002 ] Harry Mankelbaum
Confession
[ 2005 ] Father Abbot Sutton
Geppetto's Secret
[ 2005 ] Geppetto
Popstar
[ 2005 ] Harvey
Mothers and Daughters
[ 2006 ] Bob
The Back-up Plan
[ 2010 ] Arthur

TV Shows

Bonanza
Hiram Peabody, Titus Simpson
David the Gnome
David
Father Dowling Mysteries
Father Frank Dowling, Blane Dowling, O'Downey
Happy Days
Howard Cunningham, Boris, Eddie
Hotel
Blaine Chapman, Walter Devlin
Murder, She Wrote
Sheriff Amos Tupper
Out of This World
Grandpa Zelig
Rugrats
Dwayne Tickerbacker, Strike Maxwell, Yuppie Man
The Love Boat
Harry Meacham, Howard Pfister, George Hammond
The Name of the Game
Morey Tait, Charlie Reid
The Streets of San Francisco
Eddie Clark, Eddie Coughlin, Saretti
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Harry Boyle

Awards and Nominations


winner
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Tom Bosley, Fiorello!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom Bosley been in?

Tom Bosley has appeared on Broadway in 8 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom Bosley been in?

Tom Bosley has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Tom Bosley been nominated for?

Tom Bosley has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in "Fiorello!".

What awards has Tom Bosley won?

Tom Bosley has won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his performance in "Fiorello!".

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