Tom Bosley
Known for
Tom Bosley won a Tony Award for the title role in the Broadway musical 'Fiorello!' before television cast him as Howard Cunningham in 'Happy Days', the father he played for a decade. He worked steadily afterwards in series leads that suited a mild, methodical presence: the priest-detective of 'Father Dowling Mysteries' and the sheriff in 'Murder, She Wrote'. He also did extensive voice work, including the narrator of 'Wait Till Your Father Gets Home'.
Tom Bosley
27 Movies
52 Series
Tom Bosley won a Tony Award for the title role in the Broadway musical 'Fiorello!' before television cast him as Howard Cunningham in 'Happy Days', the father he played for a decade. He worked steadily afterwards in series leads that suited a mild, methodical presence: the priest-detective of 'Father Dowling Mysteries' and the sheriff in 'Murder, She Wrote'. He also did extensive voice work, including the narrator of 'Wait Till Your Father Gets Home'.
Movies
Plays Arthur
The Back-Up Plan
2010
Plays Santa Paws (voice)
Santa Buddies
2009
Plays Family Doctor
Yours, Mine and Ours
1968
Plays Gen. Roscoe Pennypacker
The Secret War of Harry Frigg
1968
Plays Harry Mankelbaum
Returning Mickey Stern
2002
Plays Santa Claus (voice)
Felix the Cat Saves Christmas
2004
Plays Harvey
Popstar
2005
Plays Fred O'Hara
O'Hara's Wife
1982
Plays Geppetto (voice)
Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night
1987
Plays Frank Boyd
The World of Henry Orient
1964
Plays Mr. Winkle (voice)
The Tangerine Bear: Home in Time for Christmas!
2000
Plays Anthony Columbo
Love with the Proper Stranger
1963
Plays Spinner
Gus
1976
Plays Lt. MacIntosh
Wicked Stepmother
1989
Plays Mr. Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones
1971
Plays Father Abbot Sutton
Confession
2005
Plays Bevo Means
Who Is the Black Dahlia?
1975
Plays Farley
Divorce American Style
1967
Plays Ranger Tasker
Little Bigfoot 2: The Journey Home
1998
Plays Dr. Katchaturian
To Find a Man
1972
Plays Sidney Preston
Million Dollar Mystery
1987
Plays Andrew Brantford
Black Market Baby
1979
Plays Al
Mixed Company
1974
Plays Meriwether P. Newberry
Bang Bang Kid
1967
TV Shows
Plays Howard Cunningham
Happy Days
1974
Plays Harry Boyle (voice)
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
1972
Plays Frank Dowling
Father Dowling Mysteries
1989
Plays Bob Landers
The Debbie Reynolds Show
1969
Plays Principal Warner (voice)
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures
2008
Plays Narrator
That's Hollywood
1977
Plays Amos Tupper
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Harry Boyle (voice)
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Howard Pfister
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Dr. Louis Hedler/Narrator
Testimony of Two Men
1977
Plays Benjamin Franklin
The Bastard
1978
Plays Benjamin Franklin
The Rebels
1979
Plays Johnny Cavanaugh
Vanished
1971
Plays Dr. Summer Klein
Route 66
1960
Plays Eddie Clark
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays Minister
Walker, Texas Ranger
1993
Plays Knave of Hearts
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Hiram Peabody
Bonanza
1959
Plays Walter Nikolaides
ER
1994
Plays Stanley Miller
Sarge
1971
Plays Used Car Dealer
Funny Face
1971
Plays Congressman Landis
The Paul Lynde Show
1972
Plays Mr. Bobeck
The Drew Carey Show
1995
Plays Howard Cunningham (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Dr. S.T. Bloom
Still Standing
2002
Plays Quantum
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
1966
Plays John Clanton
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Uncle Vic
Early Edition
1996
Plays Ralph Stackpole
Tales of the Unexpected
1979
Plays Cookie Maharg
The Bill Cosby Show
1969
Latest Trailers
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The Back-Up Plan
Full Filmography
The Back-Up Plan
Arthur
2010
Film
Santa Buddies
Santa Paws (voice)
2009
Film
Betsy's Kindergarten Adventures
Principal Warner (voice) · 26 episodes
2008–
TV
Confession
Father Abbot Sutton
2005
Film
Popstar
Harvey
2005
Film
Felix the Cat Saves Christmas
Santa Claus (voice)
2004
Film
One Tree Hill
Mel McFadden · 1 episode
2003–
TV
Still Standing
Dr. S.T. Bloom · 1 episode
2002–
TV
Returning Mickey Stern
Harry Mankelbaum
2002
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tom Bosley still alive?
Tom Bosley passed away on October 19, 2010 at age 83.
What are the most famous roles of Tom Bosley?
Tom Bosley is best known for roles in The Back-Up Plan, Santa Buddies, Yours, Mine and Ours.
How many movies has Tom Bosley been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1955), Tom Bosley has appeared in 27 movies and 50 TV shows.
What was Tom Bosley's first movie?
The career of Tom Bosley began with Alice in Wonderland (1955).
What is Tom Bosley's most recent movie or series?
Tom Bosley's most recent release is The Back-Up Plan, which premiered on April 23, 2010.
What TV shows has Tom Bosley appeared in?
On television, Tom Bosley has appeared in Family Guy, That '70s Show, ER, Rugrats.
Tom Bosley
1927-10-01 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Thomas Edward "Tom" Bosley was an American actor. Bosley is best known for portraying Howard Cunningham on the long-running ABC sitcom Happy Days. He also appeared in: - Murder, She Wrote - Father Dowling Mysteries, and He originated the title role of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway musical Fiorello!, earning the 1960 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical.