Tom Kennedy

Biography

Tom Kennedy was a prolific American actor who appeared in over 320 films and television series from 1915 to 1965. He was known for his roles in Hollywood comedies, including nine Torchy Blane features as Gahagan, the poetry-spouting cop, and collaborations with comedians such as W.C. Fields, Laurel and Hardy, and the Three Stooges. Kennedy also played dramatic roles, appearing in numerous westerns and TV series, until his death in 1965.