Tom Bosley
Acting Born Oct 1, 1927 Died Oct 19, 2010 Chicago, Illinois, USA 153 credits
Biography
Thomas Edward Tom Bosley was an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on October 1, 1927. He passed away on October 19, 2010 at the age of 83. Bosley is best known for portraying Howard Cunningham on the ABC sitcom Happy Days. His television credits also include appearances in Murder, She Wrote and Father Dowling Mysteries. On stage, he originated the title role of the Broadway musical Fiorello!, for which he earned the 1960 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical. Throughout his career, Bosley accumulated 142 known acting credits in movies and television shows.
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Career overview
Thomas Edward Tom Bosley was an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on October 1, 1927. He passed away on October 19, 2010 at the age of 83. Throughout his career in acting, he accumulated 142 known credits and became best known for portraying the character Howard Cunningham on the long running ABC sitcom Happy Days.
In addition to his work on Happy Days, Bosley appeared in television shows including Murder, She Wrote and Father Dowling Mysteries. On stage, he originated the title role of the Pulitzer Prize winning Broadway musical Fiorello!, an achievement that earned him the 1960 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical.
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Career timeline
The Back-Up Plan
Santa Buddies
Charlie & Me
Hidden Places
PopstarConfessionGeppetto's SecretThe Fallen Ones
Felix the Cat Saves ChristmasWeezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002Christmas at Water's EdgeLiving in TV LandBroadway's Lost Treasures II
One Tree HillBroadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Still StandingReturning Mickey SternMary Christmas
The Legend of the Candy Cane
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!
Family GuyFamily LawJack & Jill
That '70s ShowLittle Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home
Early Edition
The Drew Carey Show
ERTouched by an AngelBurke's Law
Walker, Texas RangerBoy Meets World
Vicki!
Rugrats
Fire and RainThe Love Boat: A Valentine VoyageThe Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life'
Father Dowling MysteriesWicked Stepmother
Couples Do It Debbie's Way
Million Dollar MysteryHappy 100th Birthday, HollywoodPinocchio and the Emperor of the NightFatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
Private Sessions
Murder, She WroteFinder of Lost LovesThe Jesse Owens Story
Journey to Krull
HotelHotelO'Hara's WifeNatalie - A Tribute to a Very Special LadyNight of 100 Stars
Here's Boomer
For the Love of It
Tales of the UnexpectedThe RebelsThe Return of Mod SquadSitcom: The Adventures of Garry MarshallThe Castaways on Gilligan's Island
Full Filmography
153 titles- The Back-Up Plan (2010) as Arthur
- Santa Buddies (2009) as Santa Paws (voice)
- Charlie & Me (2008) as Charlie
- Hidden Places (2006) as Wakefield
- Popstar (2005) as Harvey
- Confession (2005) as Father Abbot Sutton
- Geppetto's Secret (2005) as Geppetto (voice)
- The Fallen Ones (2005) as Rabbi Eli Schmitt
- Felix the Cat Saves Christmas (2004) as Santa Claus (voice)
- Weezer: Video Capture Device - Treasures from the Vault 1991-2002 (2004) as Howard Cunningham ("Buddy Holly") (voice) (archive footage)
- Christmas at Water's Edge (2004) as Harry
- Living in TV Land (2004)
- Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) as Fiorello LaGuardia (segment "Fiorello!")
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Mel McFadden
- Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self
- Still Standing (2002) as Dr. S.T. Bloom
- Returning Mickey Stern (2002) as Harry Mankelbaum
- Mary Christmas (2002) as Les Turner
- The Legend of the Candy Cane (2001) as Franklin Holz (voice)
- The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas! (2000) as Mr. Winkle (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Howard Cunningham (voice)
- Family Law (1999) as Kyle Mason
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Bernie
- That '70s Show (1998) as Dr. Hammond
- Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home (1998) as Ranger Tasker
- Early Edition (1996) as Uncle Vic
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Mr. Bobeck
- ER (1994) as Walter Nikolaides
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Elmer
- Burke's Law (1994) as Dr. Burke
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Minister
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Tom Bosley
- Vicki! (1992) as Self
- Rugrats (1991) as Strike Maxwell / Yuppie Man (voice)
- Fire and Rain (1990) as Derryl Price
- The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage (1990) as Lt. Logan
- The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1990) as Self - Host
- Father Dowling Mysteries (1989) as Father Frank Dowling
- Wicked Stepmother (1989) as Lt. MacIntosh
- Couples Do It Debbie's Way (1988)
- Million Dollar Mystery (1987) as Sidney Preston
- Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
- Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night (1987) as Geppetto (voice)
- Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery (1987) as Father Frank Dowling
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun (1986) as Father Chris DeLeon
- Private Sessions (1985) as Harry O'Reilly
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Amos Tupper
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Malcolm Beck
- The Jesse Owens Story (1984) as Jimmy Hoffa
- Journey to Krull (1983) as Narrator
- Hotel (1982)
- Hotel (1982) as Walter Devlin
- O'Hara's Wife (1982) as Fred O'Hara
- Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982)
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- Here's Boomer (1981)
- For the Love of It (1980) as Norman
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Ralph Stackpole
- The Rebels (1979) as Benjamin Franklin
- The Return of Mod Squad (1979) as Frank Webber
- Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall (1979) as Self
- The Castaways on Gilligan's Island (1979) as Henry Elliott
- Black Market Baby (1979) as Dr. Andrew Brantford
- The Triangle Factory Fire Scandal (1979) as Morris Feldman
- Pat Boone and Family: A Christmas Special (1979) as Self
- The Bastard (1978) as Benjamin Franklin
- With This Ring (1978) as Edward Edwards
- The Stingiest Man in Town (1978) as B.A.H. Humbug (voice)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Howard Pfister
- The Love Boat (1977) as Harry Meacham
- The Love Boat (1977) as George Hammond
- Testimony of Two Men (1977) as Dr. Louis Hedler/Narrator
- That's Hollywood (1977) as Narrator
- The Captain and Tennille (1976) as Self - Guest
- The Love Boat (1976) as George Havlicek
- Gus (1976) as Spinner
- A Special: Olivia Newton-John (1976)
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Bud Armstrong
- Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975) as Self
- The Last Survivors (1975) as Marcus Damian
- Who Is the Black Dahlia? (1975) as Bevo Means
- The Night That Panicked America (1975) as Norman Smith
- Happy Days (1974) as Howard Cunningham
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974) as Jack Flaherty
- Death Cruise (1974) as David Mason
- The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped (1974) as Harold
- Mixed Company (1974) as Al
- Miracle on 34th Street (1973) as Judge Harper
- The All Star Spangled Mission (1973)
- Maude (1972) as Dr. Tasko
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Eddie Clark
- Temperatures Rising (1972) as Gibson
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972) as Harry Boyle (voice)
- Banyon (1972)
- The Paul Lynde Show (1972) as Congressman Landis
- Me and the Chimp (1972)
- The Sandy Duncan Show (1972)
- No Place to Run (1972) as Dr. Golinski
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Saretti
- To Find a Man (1972) as Dr. Katchaturian
- Great Performances (1971) as Self - Host
- McMillan & Wife (1971) as Sam Hamilton
- Sarge (1971) as Stanley Miller
- The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971) as Mr. O'Hare
- Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones (1971) as Mr. Jones
- Congratulations, It's a Boy! (1971) as Herb
- Vanished (1971) as Johnny Cavanaugh
- A Step Out of Line (1971) as Jack Berger
- Funny Face (1971) as Used Car Dealer
- Night Gallery (1970) as Jules Kettleman (segment "Make Me Laugh")
- Love, American Style (1969) as Jack Smallerd
- Love, American Style (1969) as Alan Walker
- Love, American Style (1969) as Dr. Y.A. Harris
- Love, American Style (1969) as Harry Boyle (voice)
- Medical Center (1969) as Howard Spirling
- The Bill Cosby Show (1969) as Cookie Maharg
- The Debbie Reynolds Show (1969) as Bob Landers
- Night Gallery (1969) as Sidney Resnick
- Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Matter of Humanities (1969) as Tiny Baker
- The Name of the Game (1968) as Charlie Reid
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Yours, Mine and Ours (1968) as Family Doctor
- The Secret War of Harry Frigg (1968) as Gen. Roscoe Pennypacker
- Divorce American Style (1967) as Farley
- Bang Bang Kid (1967) as Meriwether P. Newberry
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Matula
- The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. (1966) as Quantum
- Jericho (1966)
- Get Smart (1965) as Emil Farkas
- The F.B.I. (1965) as John Clanton
- Bewitched (1964)
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Senator George W. Norris
- The World of Henry Orient (1964) as Frank Boyd
- Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) as Anthony Columbo
- Arsenic & Old Lace (1962) as Teddy Brewster
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Harry Markham
- The Defenders (1961) as Charlie Barry
- Ben Casey (1961)
- Route 66 (1960) as Dr. Summer Klein
- Route 66 (1960) as Jim Horst
- The Right Man (1960) as Throttlebottom
- Bonanza (1959) as Hiram Peabody
- Bonanza (1959) as Titus Simpson
- Naked City (1958) as Judge
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self (archive footage)
- Alice in Wonderland (1955) as Knave of Hearts
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Knave of Hearts
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Teddy Brewster
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Bosley best known for?
Tom Bosley is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Back-Up Plan (2010), Magica Wars (2014), Enquête exclusive (2005), The Key (1983).
When and where was Tom Bosley born?
Tom Bosley was born on October 1, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on October 19, 2010.
How many credits does Tom Bosley have?
Tom Bosley has accumulated over 153 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2010.
What is Tom Bosley's background in cinema and television?
Thomas Edward Tom Bosley was an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois, USA on October 1, 1927. He passed away on October 19, 2010 at the age of 83. Bosley is best known for portraying Howard Cunningham on the ABC sitcom Happy Days. His television credits also include appearances in Murder, She Wrote and Father Dowli...