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Regis Toomey was credited as a stage actor and film actor. Born on August 13, 1898, Regis Toomey was from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Death is recorded on October 12, 1991, at the age of 93. Education on record includes Peabody High School and University of Pittsburgh. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Regis Toomey is the kind of actor I find myself rooting for: a Pittsburgh native, University of Pittsburgh man, who built a career not on a single breakout but on sheer longevity. He moved fluidly between leading roles and character parts across hundreds of films and TV shows, and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for it. What I value most is the craftsmanship of the working actor who shows up, supports the scene, and quietly holds productions together for over fifty years. Living to 93 with that body of work, he earned every inch of that star.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Regis Toomey
- Name (Japanese)
- レジス・トゥーミー
- Reading
- れじす・とぅーみー
- Born
- August 13, 1898 – October 12, 1991
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / film actor
2. Background
- High school
- Peabody High School
- University
- University of Pittsburgh
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regis%20Toomey
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q359446
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Regis Toomey born?
Born August 13, 1898.
When did Regis Toomey die?
Died October 12, 1991, aged 93.
Where was Regis Toomey from?
Regis Toomey was from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Regis Toomey do?
Regis Toomey worked as actor, stage actor, film actor.
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