What is Tom Bosley’s Net Worth?
Tom Bosley was a screen and stage actor from the United States who died in 2010 with a net worth of $5 million. Tom Bosley was best known for his role as Howard Cunningham on the ABC sitcom “Happy Days.” He also had recurring roles on “Murder, She Wrote” and “Father Dowling Mysteries,” as well as roles in films such as “Love with the Proper Stranger,” “Divorce American Style,” and “Yours, Mine, and Ours.” Bosley won a Tony Award for his Broadway performance as New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in “Fiorello!”
Tom Bosley was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 1, 1927 to Jewish parents Dora and Benjamin. He attended Lake View High School before joining the US Navy during WWII. Bosley attended DePaul University for his higher education.
In 1955, Bosley made his television debut as the Knave of Hearts in a “Hallmark Hall of Fame” production of “Alice in Wonderland.” In the early 1960s, he appeared in episodes of “Diagnosis: Unknown,” “The Law and Mr. Jones,” “Car 54, Where Are You?,” and “Route 66,” as well as a “Hallmark Hall of Fame” adaptation of “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Throughout the decade, Bosley appeared on a variety of shows, including “Ben Casey,” “Jericho,” “Get Smart,” “Bonanza,” “The Virginian,” and “The Mod Squad.” From 1969 to 1970, he had his first major role on a regular series, playing Bob Landers on the short-lived NBC sitcom “The Debbie Reynolds Show.” Following that, he appeared in episodes of “Night Gallery,” “The Silent Force,” “Love, American Style,” “Bewitched,” “Sarge,” and “The Sixth Sense.” In 1972, he appeared on the short-lived sitcom “The Sandy Duncan Show,” a reworked version of “Funny Face.” Also that year, Bosley began voicing the lead character of Harry Boyle on the animated sitcom “Wait Till Your Father Gets Home,” which aired from 1972 to 1974. Around this time, he appeared on several other shows, including “Maude,” “Chase,” “McMillan & Wife,” and “The Streets of San Francisco.” Bosley also appeared in the TV movies “The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped” and “Death Cruise.”
Tom Bosley Bio
Thomas Edward Bosley, known as Tom Bosley, was born on October 1, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away on October 19, 2010. He was an American actor, best known for his roles on television and stage, notably for playing Howard Cunningham in the popular TV series “Happy Days”.
Tom Bosley Career
Television: Tom Bosley is perhaps best remembered for his role as the affable father figure Howard Cunningham on the iconic sitcom “Happy Days”, which aired from 1974 to 1984. His performance endeared him to audiences and solidified his Place in popular culture.
Film and Stage: Prior to his television success, Bosley had a thriving career in theater. He won a Tony Award for his performance in the musical “Fiorello!” in 1960. His film credits include roles in movies such as “Love with the Proper Stranger” (1963) and “Divorce American Style” (1967).
Other Works: In addition to “Happy Days”, Bosley also appeared in other TV series such as “Father Dowling Mysteries” and “Murder, She Wrote”. He was known for his warm and fatherly on-screen persona.
Tom Bosley Family
Tom Bosley was married to Jean Eliot from 1962 until her death in 1978, and the couple had one child together. He later married actress Patricia Carr in 1980, and they remained married until his death in 2010.
Tom Bosley Age
Tom Bosley passed away at the age of 83 on October 19, 2010.
Tom Bosley Height
Tom Bosley stood at a height of approximately 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 meters).
