Biography: Thomas Edward Bosley was born on October 1, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to Dora and Benjamin Bosley. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, and then attended DePaul University. His first marriage was to Jean Eliot. He is survived by his daughter; his wife, the former Patricia Carr; his brother, Richard; two stepdaughters; and seven grandchildren.

Film/TV Credits: Film credits include: "The Back-up Plan," "Mary Christmas," "Fatal Confession: A Father Dowling Mystery," "The Jesse Owens Story," "The Fallen Ones," "The Castaways on Gilligan's Island," "The Bastard," "Miracle on 34th Street," "Arsenic & Old Lace," and "Alice in Wonderland." Television credits include: "Father Dowling Mysteries," "Murder, She Wrote," "The Love Boat," "Happy Days," "Wait Till Your Father Gets Home," "Love, American Style," "The Sandy Duncan Show," and "The Debbie Reynolds Show."

Trivia:
He never missed any of the almost 800 performances of Fiorello! on Broadway.