Thomas Gordon Poston (October 17, 1921 – April 30, 2007) was an American actor, appearing in television roles from the 1950s through the early to mid-2000s, reportedly appearing in more sitcoms than any other actor. In … See more

In 1953, as Thomas Poston, he was cast as "Detective" in the film City That Never Sleeps. In 1957, Poston gained recognition as a … See more

• Tom Poston at Find a Grave
• Tom Poston at the Internet Broadway Database
• Tom Poston interview at the Archive of American Television
• Tom Poston at the Internet Off-Broadway Database See more

Poston was born on October 17, 1921 in Columbus, Ohio, to George and Margaret Poston. His father was a liquor salesman and dairy chemist.
After completing high … See more

Poston married Doris Sward in 1949. They later divorced.
He married Jean Sullivan in 1955. They had a daughter, Francesca (born 1956). Poston and Sullivan announced their separation in 1959 and divorced two years later. See more