Biography and filmography

Tom Smothers

Thomas Bolyn Smothers III (February 2, 1937 - December 26, 2023) was an American comedian, composer and musician, best known as half of the musical comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, alongside his younger brother Dick Smothers.

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Movies (60)

The Smothers Brothers: LIVE!

The Smothers Brothers: LIVE!

2024 · Self, Writer

Súper Bob Einstein - La Película

Súper Bob Einstein - La Película

2021 · Self

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

2019 · Self (archive footage)

Roseanne for President!

Roseanne for President!

2015 · Self

Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)

Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)

2015 · Self

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

Who Is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him?)

2010 · Self

¡El desinformante!

¡El desinformante!

2009 · Dwayne Andreas

Davenport Flagstop and the Case of the Golden Spike

Davenport Flagstop and the Case of the Golden Spike

2008 · Self (cameo voice)

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007 · Self

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

2007 · Self (archive footage)

Tales of the Rat Fink

Tales of the Rat Fink

2006 · Trailer (voice)

Once Upon A Mattress

Once Upon A Mattress

2005 · King Sextimus

The Aristocrats

The Aristocrats

2005 · Self (as The Smothers Brothers)

Jack Paar: Smart Television

Jack Paar: Smart Television

2003 · Self

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

2002 · Self

This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years

This Land Is Your Land - Folk Years

2002

Mr. Bill Does Vegas

Mr. Bill Does Vegas

2002

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

Abbott & Costello Meet Biography

1996 · Self

Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas

Timmy's Special Delivery: A Precious Moments Christmas

1993 · Dudley (voice)

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

1992 · Self

Tribute to Harry Chapin

Tribute to Harry Chapin

1991

Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous

Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous

1990 · Self

Speed Zone

Speed Zone

1989 · Randolph

Smothers Brothers Yo-Yo Man Instructional Video

Smothers Brothers Yo-Yo Man Instructional Video

1988

Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card

Rap Master Ronnie: A Report Card

1988

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion

1988 · Self - Host

Ted E. Bear: Cub Reporter

Ted E. Bear: Cub Reporter

1988 · (voice)

Just Say Yo!: The Yo Yo Man Instructional Video

Just Say Yo!: The Yo Yo Man Instructional Video

1988 · Himself

Shake! Otis at Monterey

Shake! Otis at Monterey

1987 · Self

The Secret World of the Very Young

The Secret World of the Very Young

1984 · Self

The Great Bear Scare

The Great Bear Scare

1983 · Ted E. Bear (voice)

Terror at Alcatraz

Terror at Alcatraz

1982 · Bones Howard

The Kingston Trio and Friends: Reunion

The Kingston Trio and Friends: Reunion

1982 · Self - Host

Pandemonium

Pandemonium

1982 · Cooper

The 6th Annual Young Comedians

The 6th Annual Young Comedians

1981 · Self - Host

Hurray for Betty Boop

Hurray for Betty Boop

1980 · Pudgy (voice)

There Goes The Bride

There Goes The Bride

1980 · Timothy Westerby

Serial

Serial

1980 · Spike

A Pleasure Doing Business

A Pleasure Doing Business

1979 · Alfredo

The Who: The Kids Are Alright

The Who: The Kids Are Alright

1979 · Self

Silver Bears

Silver Bears

1977 · Donald Luckman

Free to Be… You and Me

Free to Be… You and Me

1974 · Self

The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas

The Bear Who Slept Through Christmas

1973 · Ted Edward Bear (voice)

Alcohol Drugs Or Alternatives

Alcohol Drugs Or Alternatives

1973

Another Nice Mess

Another Nice Mess

1972 · Producer

Get to Know Your Rabbit

Get to Know Your Rabbit

1972 · Donald Beeman

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

1971 · Self

Premium

Premium

1971

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

The Mad, Mad, Mad Comedians

1970 · Self (voice)

Swing Out, Sweet Land

Swing Out, Sweet Land

1970 · Newspaper Printer's Assistant

Bed Peace

Bed Peace

1969 · Self

Andy’s Love Concert

Andy’s Love Concert

1969 · Self

Monterey Pop

Monterey Pop

1968 · Self (uncredited)

Pat Paulsen for President

Pat Paulsen for President

1968 · Self, Executive Producer

Carnival Nights

Carnival Nights

1968 · Self

Alice Through the Looking Glass

Alice Through the Looking Glass

1966 · Tweedledum

Off Your Duff

Off Your Duff

· Self

The Return of the Smothers Brothers

The Return of the Smothers Brothers

· Self - Host, Writer

The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II

The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II

· Self - Host

Television: The Ultimate Drug

Television: The Ultimate Drug

· Self / Comedian

TV shows (42)

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003 · Self

Life with Bonnie

Life with Bonnie

2002 · Tom Smothers

The Norm Show

The Norm Show

1999 · Dad

Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

1998 · Self - Panelist

Behind the Music

Behind the Music

1997 · Self

Suddenly Susan

Suddenly Susan

1996 · Attica

Saturday Night Special

Saturday Night Special

1996

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

1995 · Tom (voice), Additional Writing

Dream On

Dream On

1990 · Spunky the Rabbit

Los Simpson

Los Simpson

1989 · Tom Smothers (voice)

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

1988 · Himself, Executive Producer

Hotel

Hotel

1982 · Sam

Fitz and Bones

Fitz and Bones

1981 · Bones Howard

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters

1980 · Self

Benson

Benson

1979

Tales of the Unexpected

Tales of the Unexpected

1979 · William, Marvin Castlemore

The Love Boat

The Love Boat

1977 · Wilfred Davis, Scott Hanson

The Sonny and Cher Show

The Sonny and Cher Show

1976 · Self

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975 · Self - Co-Host

Cher

Cher

1975 · Self, Self / Oscar Smedley

The Smothers Brothers Show

The Smothers Brothers Show

1975

Dinah!

Dinah!

1974 · Self

The Don Knotts Show

The Don Knotts Show

1970 · Self

The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

The Smothers Brothers Summer Show

1970

Love, American Style

Love, American Style

1969 · The Kidnapper

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969 · Self, Executive Producer

Playboy After Dark

Playboy After Dark

1969

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

1968 · Self - Guest

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968 · Self (uncredited)

The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show

1967 · Self

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

1967 · Self - Co-Host

The Smothers Brothers Show

The Smothers Brothers Show

1965 · Himself

The Judy Garland Show

The Judy Garland Show

1963 · Self

Burke's Law

Burke's Law

1963 · Ghys Rafer

The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

1962 · Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962 · Self, Self - Guest Host

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

1961 · Self - Co-Host, Self

The New Steve Allen Show

The New Steve Allen Show

1961 · Self

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957 · Self

The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

1950 · Tom Smothers

The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

1950 · Self (uncredited)

What's My Line?

What's My Line?

1950 · Self - Mystery Guest