- Born
- Died
- Birth nameThomas Edward Bosley
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Tom Bosley was born on October 1, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Happy Days (1974), The Back-up Plan (2010) and Yours, Mine and Ours (1968). He was married to Patricia Carr and Jean Eliot. He died on October 19, 2010 in Rancho Mirage, California, USA.
- SpousesPatricia Carr(December 21, 1980 - October 19, 2010) (his death)Jean Eliot(March 8, 1962 - April 20, 1978) (her death, 1 child)
- Children
- ParentsBenjamin BosleyDora Heyman
- RelativesTodd Bosley(Cousin)
- Deep raspy, yet smooth voice
- Chicago accent
- Although one of his most famous roles was as the Catholic priest "Father Dowling" in the Father Dowling Investigates (1989), Tom Bosley was, in fact, Jewish.
- Initially turned down his part in Happy Days (1974), but changed his mind after reading the script for the pilot a second time and finding himself moved by a particular scene between the characters, Howard Cunningham and Richie.
- Along with Henry Winkler, he is one of only two actors to appear in all 255 episodes of Happy Days (1974).
- Served in the United States Navy.
- Loved baseball and originally wanted to be a sports announcer.
- I want to help people with depression understand that there is hope, so that they can get the help they need to live rich, fulfilling lives.
- Happy Days (1974) was about a family... although the show was shot in the 70s, it was about a family in the 50s. I realized that kids were watching their parents grow up and the parents were watching themselves grow up. That was the key to the success of our show.
- Just like other illnesses, depression can be treated so that people can live happy, active lives.
- Being a father to my family and a husband is to me much more important than what I did in the business.
- My wife says that my tombstone will read, 'Here lies Mr. C, who used to be Mr. B.' So I think that's probably what I'll be remembered for.
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