Actor
Tom Poston
Born October 17, 1921 in Columbus, Ohio, USADied April 30, 200723 films
Thomas Gordon "Tom" Poston (October 17, 1921 – April 30, 2007) was an American television and film actor. He starred on television in a career that began in 1950. He appeared as a comic actor, game show panelist, comedy/variety show host, film actor, television actor, and Broadway performer.
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First watchThe Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement20046.7as Lord PalimoreMia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues her 'princess lessons', like riding…View filmEssential films
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Filmography
23 films as actor- 2004Christmas with the KranksFather Zabriskie
- 2004The Princess Diaries 2: Royal EngagementLord Palimore
- 2003Beethoven's 5thJohn Giles / Selig
- 1999The Story of UsHarry
- 1998Krippendorf's TribeGordon Hargrove
- 1990A Quiet Little Neighborhood, a Perfect Little MurderDon Corman
- 1988Save the Dog!
- 1981Carbon CopyReverend Hayworth
- 1981The Girl, the Gold Watch & DynamiteOmar Krepps
- 1980Up the AcademySgt. Skip Sisson
- 1979Beane's of BostonFrank Beane
- 1978FameCar Salesman
- 1978A Guide for the Married WomanMarty Gibson
- 1978Rabbit TestMinister
- 1977The Magnificent Magical Magnet of Santa MesaWilliam Bensinger
- 1975The Happy HookerJ. Arthur Conrad
- 1971Cold TurkeyMr. Stopworth
- 1963Soldier in the RainLieutenant Magee
- 1963The Old Dark HouseTom Penderel
- 1962Zotz!Jonathan Jones
- 1960The TempestTrinculo
- 1958The Christmas TreeTom
- 1953City That Never SleepsDetective (as Thomas Poston)