Tom Bosley may be best known as Howard Cunningham on Happy Days, but his career was very well-rounded. Sadly, Tom died in October 2010 at age 83. Let’s take a look back at his incredible career and various accomplishments.
Tom served in the U.S. Navy during World War II after high school. Later, he attended DePaul University and studied theater. His career began on the stage with his breakthrough role playing the New York mayor in Fiorello! He won a Tony Award for his performance.
In the ’60s, he moved on to movies where he starred opposite Natalie Wood in Love with the Proper Stranger. He also starred in The World of Henry Orient, Divorce American Style, Yours, Mine and Ours, and Gus. Of course, many know Tom as Howard Cunningham, the patriarch on Happy Days.
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He also appeared on shows such as Bonanza, Bewitched, Get Smart, The Silent Force, The Streets of San Francisco, Night Gallery, A Touch of Grace, Diagnosis: Unknown, and The Love Boat. Tom’s unique voice also led to voice work, including animated series and documentaries. After Happy Days, he had recurring roles on Murder, She Wrote and Father Dowling Mysteries.
Tom died from compliments of a staph infection in 2010. He had been battling lung cancer. After his death, his estate, along with other Happy Days cast members sued CBS for not paying them for sales made on memorabilia. They ended up settling and receiving a large sum.
What was your favorite role that Tom played? We are partial to Happy Days here!
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