Tom Poston

Tom Poston (b. October 17, 1921) in Columbus, Ohio

Poston, called a veteran actor by some, has been on television since the first flickering images came into living rooms in the 1950s. In a career that goes back to 1950, Poston has appeared as a comic actor, game show panelist, game show host, movie actor, and Broadway performer.

He began life in Columbus, Ohio. After high school, he went to Bethany College in West Virginia but he did not graduate. Instead, Poston joined the United States Army and served with distinction in the European Theater in World War II. Upon his return, he began studying acting in New York City.

In the 1950s, Poston gained fame as a frequent performer on the Steve Allen Show. After the Allen Show, Poston appeared frequently on Broadway and as a game show panelist. He also played the main character in the movie "Zotz."

Poston returned to television as a recurring guest-star on "The Bob Newhart Show" in the 1970s. He later gained the roll of Mr. Bickley on "Mork and Mindy". A long time friend of Bob Newhart, Poston played the role of country handyman of the Stratford Hotel on "Newhart". He had a third appearance with Newhart in the short lived program "Bob".

He has also had recurring roles on many TV series: "Family Matters", "Murphy Brown", "Home Improvement", "The Cosby", "Malcolm & Eddie", "ER", and "That '70s Show".

In 2001, Poston married actress Suzanne Pleshette who played the wife of Bob Newhart's character Bob Hartley on "The Bob Newhart Show".

Today, Poston continues to appear in supporting roles in films, with two new ones scheduled to debut in 2004, and on several television programs.