Photo: Friedman-Abeles, New York. Stamp is partial, but the photographer did many New York theater photos; we have quite a few here at Commons. / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Tom Ewell was a stage actor, film actor and television actor, born on April 29, 1909 in Owensboro, Kentucky, United States. Tom Ewell died on September 12, 1994 at the age of 85. Schooling on record includes Owensboro High School. Recorded honors include Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play (1953), Donaldson Awards and Clarence Derwent Awards.
My Take
Tom Ewell is the kind of character actor I treasure. Born Samuel Yewell Tompkins in Owensboro, Kentucky, he won a 1953 Tony before reprising his role as Richard Sherman in the film of The Seven Year Itch, holding the screen opposite Marilyn Monroe with rumpled, everyman comic timing rather than matinee-idol looks. He moved fluently between stage, film and television across a long career until his death in 1994. For me he represents the quiet backbone of mid-century American performance, the dependable, deeply human supporting talent whose warmth makes the stars around him shine brighter.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Ewell
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・イーウェル
- Reading
- とむ・いーうぇる
- Born
- April 29, 1909 – September 12, 1994
- Origin
- Owensboro, Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Owensboro High School
Awards & achievements
- 1953 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play
- Donaldson Awards
- Clarence Derwent Awards
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Ewell
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A0%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A4%E3%83%BC%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q427388
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
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 Tom Ewell born?
Born April 29, 1909.
When did Tom Ewell die?
Died September 12, 1994, aged 85.
Where was Tom Ewell from?
Tom Ewell was from Owensboro, Kentucky, United States.
What did Tom Ewell do?
Tom Ewell worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor, musician.
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