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Tom Poston

Date of Death: April 30, 2007 (85)

Birth Place: Columbus, OH

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1972
Prologus [Replacement]

Pseudolus [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1969
Performer

[Broadway]
1968
Billy Boylan [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1961
Bob McKellaway [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Woodrow Truesmith

[Broadway]
1959
Lt. Ferguson Howard

[Broadway]
1958
Miles Pringle

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
archy (Standby)

[Broadway]
1956
Arthur Westlake

[Broadway]
1955
George MacCauley [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1955
Edward Martin

[Off-Broadway]
1954
Pvt. Turnispeed


Movies

Zotz!
[ 1962 ] Prof. Jonathan Jones
Soldier in the Rain
[ 1963 ] Lt. Magee
The Old Dark House
[ 1963 ] Tom Penderel
Cold Turkey
[ 1971 ] Mr. Stopworth
The Happy Hooker
[ 1975 ] J. Arthur Conrad
Rabbit Test
[ 1978 ] Minister
Up the Academy
[ 1980 ] Sisson
Carbon Copy
[ 1981 ] Reverend Hayworth
Krippendorf's Tribe
[ 1998 ] Gordon Hargrove
The Story of Us
[ 1999 ] Harry
Christmas with the Kranks
[ 2004 ] Father Zabriskie
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
[ 2004 ] Lord Palimore

TV Shows

Bob
Jerry Fleisher
Coach
Dr. Art Hibke, Dr. Hibke
Family Matters
Mr. Looney
Good Grief
Ringo Prowley
Grace Under Fire
Floyd Norton
Home Improvement
Ted, Ned, The Clerk
Malcolm & Eddie
Garth Dubin
Mork & Mindy
Mr. Bickley
Murphy Brown
Phineas T. Swenson
Newhart
George Utley
On the Rocks
Mr. Sullivan
That '70s Show
Burt Sigurdson
The Love Boat
Tom Poston, Daniel Baker, Mickey O'Day
We've Got Each Other
Damon Jerome

News


Photo Flash: First Look at Geva Theatre Center's A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

Audiences are in for an outrageously hilarious time as Geva Theatre Center presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with a book by Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart and music and lyrics byStephen Sondheim and directed by Melissa Rain Anderson in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from tonight, October 4, through November 6. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
NYC's 2 Ring Circus Appears in Geva's '...FORUM' Staring Tonight

Audiences are in for an outrageously hilarious time as Geva Theatre Center presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with a book by Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart and music and lyrics byStephen Sondheim and directed by Melissa Rain Anderson in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from tonight, October 4, through November 6.
Geva's 44th Season Begins with A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM

Audiences are in for an outrageously hilarious time as Geva Theatre Center presents A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with a book by Bert Shevelove and Larry Gelbart and music and lyrics byStephen Sondheim and directed by Melissa Rain Anderson in the Elaine P. Wilson Stage from October 4 through November 6.
MOTHER OF THE WEEK Starring and Produced by Jennifer Jiles Holds Screening Today

A screening will be held today, Nov. 7, of MOTHER OF THE WEEK in NYC as part of the Big Apple Film Festival.
Jennifer Jiles' Film, MOTHER OF THE WEEK Gets into the Big Apple Film Festival

Jennifer Jiles, Ex-Rockette, is Kicking and Screaming for Joy as her film, 'Mother of the Week', screens at The Big Apple Film Festival, Nov. 7, NYC Mother of the Week,' is an official selection of The Big Apple Film Festival!
Former Rockette Jennifer Jiles' MOTHER OF THE WEEK Receives Audience Award Nomination at The Hoboken International Film Festival

Jennifer Jiles, (NYC Rockettes) (Kicking & Screaming), is proud to announce her new film, 'Mother of the Week', was nominated for the 'Audience Award' in the 2015 Hoboken International Film Festival at last week's gala, hosted by Gilbert Gottfried, with special Guest, Mike Starr, accepting his Lifetime Achievement Award.
getTV to Celebrate Independence Day with HELLCATS OF THE NAVY & CRASH LANDING

Let freedom ring withgetTV this 4 th of July, as the network presents an Independence Day double feature devoted to actress, former First Lady, and humanitarian Nancy Reagan.
getTV to Celebrate Independence Day with HELLCATS OF THE NAVY & CRASH LANDING

Let freedom ring withgetTV this 4 th of July, as the network presents an Independence Day double feature devoted to actress, former First Lady, and humanitarian Nancy Reagan.
Circle Theatre Presents THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL Through 5/1

Circle Theatre proudly presents the Fort Worth premiere of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, music and lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso. Preview performances for the show are Thursday, April 29; Friday, April 30; and Saturday, May 1 (matinee).
Circle Theatre Presents THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL 4/29, 4/30, 5/1

Circle Theatre proudly presents the Fort Worth premiere of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, music and lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso. Preview performances for the show are Thursday, April 29; Friday, April 30; and Saturday, May 1 (matinee).
Circle Theatre Presents THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL 4/29, 4/30, 5/1

Circle Theatre proudly presents the Fort Worth premiere of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, music and lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso. Preview performances for the show are Thursday, April 29; Friday, April 30; and Saturday, May 1 (matinee).
Circle Theatre Presents THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL 4/29, 4/30, 5/1

Circle Theatre proudly presents the Fort Worth premiere of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, music and lyrics by David Nehls and book by Betsy Kelso. Preview performances for the show are Thursday, April 29; Friday, April 30; and Saturday, May 1 (matinee).
Sandglass Theatre Presents Larry Bramble Reading 'A Christmas Memory' 12/6

Sandglass Theater's month long storytellers series, 'Passages,' finishes up this Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Larry Bramble's reading of Truman Capote's classic story 'A Christmas Memory' will be a delightful passage into the holiday season.
Sandglass Theatre Presents Larry Bramble Reading 'A Christmas Memory' 12/6

Sandglass Theater's month long storytellers series, 'Passages,' finishes up this Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Larry Bramble's reading of Truman Capote's classic story 'A Christmas Memory' will be a delightful passage into the holiday season.
Sandglass Theatre Presents Larry Bramble Reading 'A Christmas Memory' 12/6

Sandglass Theater's month long storytellers series, 'Passages,' finishes up this Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Larry Bramble's reading of Truman Capote's classic story 'A Christmas Memory' will be a delightful passage into the holiday season.
Sandglass Theatre Presents Larry Bramble Reading 'A Christmas Memory' 12/6

Sandglass Theater's month long storytellers series, 'Passages,' finishes up this Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Larry Bramble's reading of Truman Capote's classic story 'A Christmas Memory' will be a delightful passage into the holiday season.
Marthe Keller To Star At ArcLight In 'Four Women' 6/10

MAGGIE MAES & KIMBERLY VAUGHN will present Four Women & a Waitress, at the ArcLight Theatre, June 10-22, 2008. The two plays, Rosemary with Ginger by Edward Allen Baker & The Stronger by August Strindberg, will be directed by KARL BURY & STEPHEN WADSWORTH, respectively.
Marthe Keller To Star At ArcLight In 'Four Women' 6/10

MAGGIE MAES & KIMBERLY VAUGHN will present Four Women & a Waitress, at the ArcLight Theatre, June 10-22, 2008. The two plays, Rosemary with Ginger by Edward Allen Baker & The Stronger by August Strindberg, will be directed by KARL BURY & STEPHEN WADSWORTH, respectively.
Suzanne Pleshette Dies at 70

We are saddened to report that Suzanne Pleshette, best known for her role on 'The Bob Newhart Show' passed away on Friday, January 19th due to complications from Lung Cancer, she was 70.
Shinbone Alley: The Return of the Philosophical Cockroach

Musicals Tonight! brings back the 1957 Broadway musical based on Don Marquis' archy and mehitabel stories

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Tom Poston been in?

Tom Poston has appeared on Broadway in 11 shows.

How many West End shows has Tom Poston been in?

Tom Poston has not appeared in the West End

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