Tom Corbett — The Courtship of Eddie's Father Character Profile

About Tom Corbett

A widowed radio station executive raising his young son Eddie. He struggles to balance his professional life, romantic pursuits, and his son's emotional grief, ultimately learning to prioritize his family.

Tom Corbett — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Glenn Ford

Appears in

The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1963)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Tom Corbett — Family Father — Eddie Corbett (Ron Howard)

  Biological father and son living together.

• Tom Corbett — Romantic Interest — Elizabeth Marten (Shirley Jones)

  Developing romantic connection between neighbors.

• Tom Corbett — Romantic Interest — Rita Behrens (Dina Merrill)

  Mutual romantic attraction leading to a proposal.

• Tom Corbett — Professional Colleague — Norman Jones (Jerry Van Dyke)

  Professional associates at the radio station.

• Tom Corbett — Professional Housekeeper — Mrs. Livingston (Roberta Sherwood)

  Employer and domestic staff relationship.

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More characters from The Courtship of Eddie's Father

• Elizabeth Marten (Shirley Jones)
• Dollye Daly (Stella Stevens)
• Eddie Corbett (Ron Howard)
• Mike (uncredited) (Leslie Barringer)
• Rita Behrens (Dina Merrill)
• Child Party Guest (uncredited) (Kimberly Beck)
• Bowling Alley Patron (uncredited) (Gene Coogan)
• Mrs. Livingston (Roberta Sherwood)
• Child Party Guest (uncredited) (Kelly Corcoran)
• Party Guest (uncredited) (Bill Cord)
• Arcade Patron (uncredited) (John Barton)
• Wedding Reception Guest (uncredited) (Rodney Bell)