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Public records list Tom Kennedy as an actor, game show host and television presenter. Tom Kennedy was born in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on February 26, 1927. Death is recorded on October 7, 2020, at the age of 93. Schooling on record includes University of Missouri. Credited works include You Don't Say!, Name That Tune and Whew!.
My Take
Tom Kennedy is the kind of broadcaster history underrates because he made hard work look effortless. Hosting Password Plus, Name That Tune, and You Don't Say! across decades, he was the warm, quick-witted glue that held the golden age of American game shows together. I find that brand of talent quietly heroic; he wasn't the star, he was the man who made millions of ordinary evenings feel a little brighter. When he passed in 2020 at 93, an entire era of living-room comfort went with him. I'd rather celebrate a craftsman like Kennedy than a hundred louder names.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Kennedy
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ケネディ
- Reading
- とむ・けねでぃ
- Born
- February 26, 1927 – October 7, 2020
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Louisville, Kentucky, United States
- Occupation
- actor / game show host / television presenter
2. Background
- University
- University of Missouri
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | You Don't Say! | — | |
| Notable work | Name That Tune | — | |
| Notable work | Whew! | — | |
| Notable work | Password Plus and Super Password | — | |
| Notable work | Body Language | — | |
| Notable work | The Price Is Right | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom%20Kennedy%20(television%20host)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7816437
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Kennedy born?
Born February 26, 1927.
When did Tom Kennedy die?
Died October 7, 2020, aged 93.
Where was Tom Kennedy from?
Tom Kennedy was from Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
What did Tom Kennedy do?
Tom Kennedy worked as actor, game show host, television presenter.
What was Tom Kennedy known for?
Notable works include You Don't Say!, Name That Tune, Whew!.