Tom Dreesen

Tom Dreesen

85 · Born: Sep 11, 1939

Personal Details

BornSep 11, 1939 Harvey, Illinois, USA

Biography

Tom's illustrious career in comedy has spanned over 500 television appearances, cementing his status as a household name. His impressive resume includes frequent guest appearances on the iconic Late Show with David Letterman, where he even had the honor of hosting the show in David's absence. Tom's impressive list of opening acts includes legendary performers such as Smokey Robinson, Tony Orlando, Gladys Knight, Liza Minnelli, Sammy Davis Jr., and the incomparable Frank Sinatra, for whom he served as opening act for an impressive 13 years.

As an accomplished actor, Tom has made memorable appearances on numerous television shows, including Murder, She Wrote, Columbo, Touched by an Angel, WKRP in Cincinnati, and Family Ties. His impressive range has also led to roles in HBO movies such as The Rat Pack and Lansky, as well as feature films like Spaceballs, Man on the Moon, and Trouble with the Curve.

In 2013, Tom began touring the country with his one-man show, "An Evening of Laughter and Memories of Sinatra," showcasing his impressive storytelling abilities and paying tribute to the legendary Ol' Blue Eyes.

Career

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2012
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1999
Man on the Moon
Man on the Moon as Wiseass Comic
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1998
The Rat Pack
The Rat Pack as Tom Dreesen
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1989
Up Your Alley
Up Your Alley as Maitre De
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Columbo
Columbo as TV Host
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1987
Spaceballs
Spaceballs as Megamaid Guard
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1983
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1982
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2018
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2011
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2010