Tom Poston: Sitcom Veteran and Newhart's George Utley Dies at 85

Tom Poston was an American comic actor who was a staple of television sitcoms for decades. Born on October 17, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio, he flew as a pilot in World War II.

Poston won an Emmy in 1959 for his work on The Steve Allen Show and was nominated three times for playing handyman George Utley on Newhart (1982-1990). He also appeared on Mork and Mindy, Mr. Peepers and Players.

He married four times, most recently to actress Suzanne Pleshette in 2001. He died of respiratory failure in Los Angeles on April 30, 2007, at age 85. Pleshette died the following January.

Achievements: Emmy Award (1959), three Emmy nominations for Newhart.

Birth: October 17, 1921 - Columbus, Ohio.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: He appeared in more sitcoms than any other actor, by one count.