Tom Poston

Characters played by Tom Poston

George Utley — Newhart (1982)

Sweet-natured but simple handyman who assists Dick and Joanna in managing the inn during the early seasons.

Omar Krepps — The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite (1981)

Local resident or worker appearing in brief but functional plot moments.

John Giles / Selig — Beethoven's 5th (2003)

Historical figure linked to the hidden bank robber fortune.

Career Overview

Tom Poston has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently The Princess Diaries with 1 titles. Signature works include Newhart, The Old Dark House, Cold Turkey. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 57
Birth Date: 1921-10-17
Birth Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

The Princess Diaries (1 titles)
Beethoven (1 titles)
The Girl, the Gold Watch, & Everything Series (1 titles)
The Happy Hooker Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

Bob Newhart (2 collaborations)
Hubert H. Humphrey (2 collaborations)
M. Emmet Walsh (2 collaborations)
Mary Frann (1 collaborations)
Julia Duffy (1 collaborations)
Peter Scolari (1 collaborations)
William Sanderson (1 collaborations)
Tony Papenfuss (1 collaborations)
John Voldstad (1 collaborations)
Robert Morley (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (57 credits)
- The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
  
  - Ah, Wilderness (2006) ... Merle actor actors
  
  2005
- Christmas with the Kranks
  Father Zabriskie
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
  Lord Palimore
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2004
- Beethoven's 5th
  John Giles / Selig
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- 8 Simple Rules
  
  - Good Moms Gone Wild (2003) ... Jake actor actors
  
  2002
- Good Day Live
  
  - Missy Elliott; Tom Poston (2005) ... Self actor actors
  
  2001
- The Lone Gunmen
  
  - The Cap'n Toby Show (2001) ... actor actors
  
  2001
- The Story of Us
  Harry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1999
- Krippendorf's Tribe
  Gordon Hargrove
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- That '70s Show
  
  - Your Time Is Gonna Come (2003) ... Burt Sigurdson actor actors
  
  - Thank You (2002) ... Burt Sigurdson actor actors
  
  - Heartbreaker (2002) ... Burt Sigurdson actor actors
  
  1998
- Will & Grace
  
  - Went to a Garden Potty (2002) ... Norman actor actors
  
  1998
- King of the Hill
  
  - Now Who's the Dummy? (2001) ... Mr. Popper (voice) actor actors
  
  1997
- Dharma & Greg
  
  - The Spy Who Said He Loved Me (2000) ... Dr. Gillespie actor actors
  
  1997
- Just Shoot Me!
  
  - Jack's Old Partner (1998) ... Herb actor actors
  
  1997
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
  
  - Honey, It's the Ghostest With the Mostest (1999) ... actor actors
  
  1997
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
  
  - Witch Trash (1997) ... Mortgage Banker actor actors
  
  1996
- The Drew Carey Show
  
  - Oswald's Dad Returns (2001) ... Roscoe Harvey actor actors
  
  1995
- ER
  
  - Fear of Commitment (2001) ... Earl actor actors
  
  - Surrender (2001) ... Earl actor actors
  
  1994
- Touched by an Angel
  
  - Cry and You Cry Alone (1998) ... Ed Yablonsky actor actors
  
  1994
- Diagnosis: Murder
  
  - The Roast (1999) ... Tom Porter actor actors
  
  1993
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
  
  - Colleen's Paper (1997) ... Mysterious "Dead Man" actor actors
  
  - Halloween (1993) ... Mysterious "Dead Man" actor actors
  
  1993
- Home Improvement
  
  - Thanksgiving (1997) ... Ted actor actors
  
  - The Tool Man Delivers (1996) ... Ned actor actors
  
  - 'Twas The Flight Before Christmas (1995) ... Clerk actor actors
  
  1991
- Harry and the Hendersons
  
  - Harry and the Homeless Man (1991) ... Homeless Man actor actors
  
  1991
- A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little Murder
  Don Corman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990
- Coach
  
  - Turtle World (1995) ... Dr. Art Hibke actor actors
  
  - Ten Percent of Nothing (1995) ... Dr. Art Hibke actor actors
  
  - Diamonds Are a Dentist's Best Friend (1991) ... Dr. Art Hibke actor actors
  
  - Magnificent Abscession (1990) ... Dr. Art Hibke actor actors
  
  1989
- Family Matters
  
  - Wedding Bell Blues (1995) ... Mr. Looney actor actors
  
  - The Looney Bin (1994) ... Mr. Looney actor actors
  
  - Presumed Urkel (1994) ... Mr. Looney actor actors
  
  1989
- The Simpsons
  
  - Dancin' Homer (1990) ... Capital City Goofball (voice) actor actors
  
  1989
- Save the Dog!
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1988
- Murphy Brown
  
  - Office Politics (1996) ... Phineas T. Swenson actor actors
  
  - Crime Story (1994) ... Old Man Swenson actor actors
  
  1988
- Newhart
  George Utley
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  - The Last Newhart (1990) ... George Utley actor actors
  
  - My Husband, My Peasant (1990) ... George Utley actor actors
  
  - Father Goose (1990) ... George Utley actor actors
  
  - Dick and Tim (1990) ... George Utley actor actors
  
  - Handymania (1990) ... George Utley actor actors
  
  1982
- Hotel
  
  - Pathways (1985) ... Tommy Rooney actor actors
  
  1982
- Carbon Copy
  Reverend Hayworth
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
  Omar Krepps
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1981
- Up the Academy
  Sgt. Skip Sisson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1980
- Beane's of Boston
  Frank Beane
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1979
- Fame
  Car Salesman
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- A Guide for the Married Woman
  Marty Gibson
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- Rabbit Test
  Minister
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1978
- Mork & Mindy
  
  - Reflections and Regrets (1981) ... Franklin Delano Bickley actor actors
  
  - Mindy and Mork (1981) ... Franklin Delano Bickley actor actors
  
  - I Heard It Through the Morkvine (1981) ... Franklin Delano Bickley actor actors
  
  - Old Muggable Mork (1981) ... Franklin Delano Bickley actor actors
  
  - Mork and the Family Reunion (1981) ... Franklin Delano Bickley actor actors
  
  1978
- The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa Mesa
  William Bensinger
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1977
- The Love Boat
  
  - Who Killed Maxwell Thorn? (1987) ... Tom Poston actor actors
  
  - The Prize Winner/Dee Dee's Dilemma/Julie's Blind Date (1983) ... Daniel Baker actor actors
  
  - The Old Man and the Runaway/A Fine Romance/The Painters (1977) ... Mickey O'Day actor actors
  
  1977
- Alice
  
  - Vera's Mortician (1976) ... actor actors
  
  1976
- The Happy Hooker
  J. Arthur Conrad
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1975
- Cold Turkey
  Mr. Stopworth
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1971
- Get Smart
  
  - Shock It to Me (1969) ... Dr. Zharko actor actors
  
  1965
- Soldier in the Rain
  Lieutenant Magee
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1963
- The Old Dark House
  Tom Penderel
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1963
- Zotz!
  Jonathan Jones
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1962
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
  
  - Episode 180 (1986) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 143 (1986) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 138 (1964) ... Self actor actors
  
  1962
- The Merv Griffin Show
  
  - Episode 109 (1967) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 7 (1967) ... Self actor actors
  
  1962
- The Mike Douglas Show
  
  - Episode 24 (1971) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 136 (1969) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 89 (1965) ... Self actor actors
  
  1961
- The Tempest
  Trinculo
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1960
- The Christmas Tree
  Tom
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1958
- City That Never Sleeps
  Detective (as Thomas Poston)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1953
- Robert Montgomery Presents
  
  - Who? (1956) ... Standard Who actor actors
  
  1950
- What's My Line?
  
  - Episode 840 (1966) ... Self - Mystery Guest actor actors
  
  - Episode 496 (1960) ... Self - Mystery Guest actor actors
  
  - Episode 451 (1959) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 444 (1958) ... Self actor actors
  
  - Episode 438 (1958) ... Self actor actors
  
  1950
- Studio One
  
  - Coriolanus (1951) ... Sentry actor actors
  
  - No Tears for Hilda (1951) ... Alec Gordon actor actors
  
  1948

Content sources

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