Tom Smothers
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About
Comedian and musician who was a wild member of the CBS duo The Smothers Brothers, which aired from 1965 to 1966. He was known for his mix of musical and comedic talents. He won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy in 2008.
Before Fame
He competed in unicycling competitions and became a champion gymnast at the parallel bars while attending Redondo Union High School.
Trivia
He and his brother Dick Smothers played guitar with John Lennon on his single 'Give Peace a Chance.' He portrayed the character Donald Breeman in the 1972 movie Get to Know Your Rabbit.
Family Life
He married Stephanie Shorr on January 12, 1963; after their divorce, he married Rochelle Robley on July 17, 1974, and then wed Marcy Carriker on September 9, 1990. He had two sons named Bo and Thomas and a daughter named Riley.
Associated With
In 1961, he began his career as a regular performer on The Steve Allen Show.
