Tom Smothers
Acting Born Feb 2, 1937 Died Dec 26, 2023 New York, New York, USA 112 credits
Biography
Tom Smothers is an American comedian, composer, and musician. He is best known as half of the musical comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, alongside his younger brother Dick Smothers. Born on February 2, 1937, in New York, New York, USA, Smothers has a career spanning multiple media formats. He has been involved in various projects, including network comedy and variety shows, such as The Smothers Brothers Show and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, as well as films like The Judy Garland Show and television series Simpsonovi.
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Career overview
Tom Smothers is known for his acting work. He appeared in various projects throughout his career. Tom Smothers is best known as half of the musical comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, alongside his younger brother Dick Smothers.
The Smothers Brothers were known for their network comedy and variety shows, including The Smothers Brothers Show and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour, which aired in the 1960s.
Tom Smothers also appeared in other projects such as The Judy Garland Show, Simpsonovi, and The Jack Benny Program.
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Career timeline
The Smothers Brothers: LIVE!The Smothers Brothers: LIVE! · Writer
The Super Bob Einstein Movie
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Roseanne for President!Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)
Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)
The Informant!
Davenport Flagstop and the Case of the Golden Spike
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles ProjectCutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Tales of the Rat Fink
The AristocratsOnce Upon A Mattress
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Jack Paar: Smart Television
Life with BonnieSmothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy HourThis Land Is Your Land - Folk YearsMr. Bill Does Vegas
The Norm Show
Hollywood Squares
Behind the Music
Suddenly SusanSaturday Night SpecialAbbott & Costello Meet Biography
Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistDr. Katz, Professional Therapist · Additional Writing
Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Tribute to Harry Chapin
Dream OnSpy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous
The SimpsonsSpeed Zone
The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour · Executive ProducerThe Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th ReunionJust Say Yo!: The Yo Yo Man Instructional VideoRap Master Ronnie: A Report Card
Shake! Otis at Monterey
The Secret World of the Very Young
The Great Bear Scare
HotelPandemoniumThe Kingston Trio and Friends: ReunionTerror at Alcatraz
Fitz and BonesThe 6th Annual Young Comedians
Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell SistersSerialHurray for Betty BoopThere Goes The Bride
Tales of the UnexpectedTales of the UnexpectedBensonThe Who: The Kids Are AlrightA Pleasure Doing Business
Full Filmography
112 titles- The Smothers Brothers: LIVE! (2024) as Self
- The Smothers Brothers: LIVE! (2024) Writer
- The Super Bob Einstein Movie (2021) as Self
- Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Roseanne for President! (2015) as Self
- Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.) (2015) as Self
- Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010) as Self
- The Informant! (2009) as Dwayne Andreas
- Davenport Flagstop and the Case of the Golden Spike (2008) as Self (cameo voice)
- Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project (2007) as Self
- Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s (2007) as Self (archive footage)
- Tales of the Rat Fink (2006) as Trailer (voice)
- The Aristocrats (2005) as Self (as The Smothers Brothers)
- Once Upon A Mattress (2005) as King Sextimus
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003) as Self
- Life with Bonnie (2002) as Tom Smothers
- Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (2002) as Self
- This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years (2002)
- Mr. Bill Does Vegas (2002)
- The Norm Show (1999) as Dad
- Hollywood Squares (1998) as Self - Panelist
- Behind the Music (1997) as Self
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Attica
- Saturday Night Special (1996)
- Abbott & Costello Meet Biography (1996) as Self
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Tom (voice)
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) Additional Writing
- Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas (1993) as Dudley (voice)
- Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992) as Self
- Tribute to Harry Chapin (1991)
- Dream On (1990) as Spunky the Rabbit
- Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous (1990) as Self
- The Simpsons (1989) as Tom Smothers (voice)
- Speed Zone (1989) as Randolph
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988) as Himself
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1988) Executive Producer
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion (1988) as Self - Host
- Just Say Yo!: The Yo Yo Man Instructional Video (1988) as Himself
- Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card (1988)
- Smothers Brothers Yo-Yo Man Instructional Video (1988)
- Ted E. Bear: Cub Reporter (1988) as (voice)
- Shake! Otis at Monterey (1987) as Self
- The Secret World of the Very Young (1984) as Self
- The Great Bear Scare (1983) as Ted E. Bear (voice)
- Hotel (1982) as Sam
- Pandemonium (1982) as Cooper
- The Kingston Trio and Friends: Reunion (1982) as Self - Host
- Terror at Alcatraz (1982) as Bones Howard
- Fitz and Bones (1981) as Bones Howard
- The 6th Annual Young Comedians (1981) as Self - Host
- Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters (1980) as Self
- Serial (1980) as Spike
- Hurray for Betty Boop (1980) as Pudgy (voice)
- There Goes The Bride (1980) as Timothy Westerby
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as William
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Marvin Castlemore
- Benson (1979)
- The Who: The Kids Are Alright (1979) as Self
- A Pleasure Doing Business (1979) as Alfredo
- The Love Boat (1977) as Wilfred Davis
- The Love Boat (1977) as Scott Hanson
- Silver Bears (1977) as Donald Luckman
- The Sonny and Cher Show (1976) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Co-Host
- Cher (1975) as Self
- Cher (1975) as Self / Oscar Smedley
- The Smothers Brothers Show (1975)
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Free to Be… You and Me (1974) as Self
- The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas (1973) as Ted Edward Bear (voice)
- Alcohol Drugs Or Alternatives (1973)
- Get to Know Your Rabbit (1972) as Donald Beeman
- Another Nice Mess (1972) Producer
- The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana (1971) as Self
- Premium (1971)
- The Don Knotts Show (1970) as Self
- The Smothers Brothers Summer Show (1970)
- Swing Out, Sweet Land (1970) as Newspaper Printer's Assistant
- The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians (1970) as Self (voice)
- Love, American Style (1969) as The Kidnapper
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) Executive Producer
- Playboy After Dark (1969)
- Bed Peace (1969) as Self
- Andy’s Love Concert (1969) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Monterey Pop (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Carnival Nights (1968) as Self
- Pat Paulsen for President (1968) as Himself
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self
- The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967) as Self - Co-Host
- Alice Through the Looking Glass (1966) as Tweedledum
- The Smothers Brothers Show (1965) as Himself
- Burke's Law (1963) as Ghys Rafer
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Host
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The New Steve Allen Show (1961) as Self
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self (uncredited)
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Tom Smothers
- Television: The Ultimate Drug as Self / Comedian
- The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II as Self - Host
- The Return of the Smothers Brothers as Self - Host
- The Return of the Smothers Brothers Writer
- Off Your Duff as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tom Smothers best known for?
Tom Smothers is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?) (2010), The Informant! (2009), The Aristocrats (2005), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003).
When and where was Tom Smothers born?
Tom Smothers was born on February 2, 1937 in New York, New York, USA. They passed away on December 26, 2023.
How many credits does Tom Smothers have?
Tom Smothers has accumulated over 112 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2024.
What is Tom Smothers's background in cinema and television?
Tom Smothers is an American comedian, composer, and musician. He is best known as half of the musical comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, alongside his younger brother Dick Smothers. Born on February 2, 1937, in New York, New York, USA, Smothers has a career spanning multiple media formats. He has been involved in variou...
Tom Smothers by the numbers
112credits
62films
50TV series
1950–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Judy Garland Show (1963) as Self — aged about 26
- The Simpsons (1989) as Tom Smothers (voice) — aged about 52
- Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995) as Tom (voice) — aged about 58
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Tom Smothers — aged about 13
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self — aged about 30
- The New Steve Allen Show (1961) as Self — aged about 24
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