Tom Ewell
Biography
Tom Ewell was an American actor who performed on stage, screen, and television. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, he started in summer stock in 1928 alongside Don Ameche, then relocated to New York City in 1931. He first appeared on Broadway in 1934 and in films in 1940, often playing comic supporting roles. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he gained attention for Adam's Rib (1949). His signature role was Richard Sherman in the Broadway production of The Seven Year Itch, which he later reprised in the 1955 film adaptation, earning a Tony Award for the play and a Golden Globe for the film. He also appeared in The Girl Can't Help It (1956) and State Fair (1962). On television, he starred in The Tom Ewell Show for one season and received an Emmy nomination for his recurring role on Baretta. His last role came in a 1986 episode of Murder, She Wrote.
85years old at death
- Born Owensboro
- Died Woodland Hills
- Star sign: TaurusThe sign runs April 20 to May 20
- Also credited as Samuel Yewell Tompkins and Thomas Ewell
Movie Career
- Films
- 10
- Career span
- 37 years1949 to 1986
Genres
- Comedy60%, 6 films
- Drama50%, 5 films
- Romance20%, 2 films
- Adventure10%, 1 film
- Documentary10%, 1 film
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Behind the award
Ewell played Richard Sherman in the Broadway production of The Seven Year Itch, a part he took on in 1952 and performed more than 950 times over three years. For portraying Sherman, he won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
First role
In 1928, Ewell started out in summer stock alongside Don Ameche, and by 1931 he had relocated to New York City.
Behind the camera
Ewell made his debut as a producer with the 1951 play Kin Hubbard, in which he starred opposite June Lockhart.
Beyond film
Ewell co-starred with Bert Lahr in 1956 at the Coconut Grove Playhouse, where the U.S. premiere of Waiting for Godot took place.
Tom Ewell movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
George Cukor directed two of these films. Four actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by George Cukor
Awards
Three awards and honors, one of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Awards | |||
| 1953 | Best Actor in a Play | Won | |
| Other honors | |||
| Clarence Derwent Awards | Won | ||
| Donaldson Awards | Won | ||
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