Tom Ewell
Also Credited As: Thomas Ewell
Latest News on Tom Ewell:
TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES Comes to Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors' Guild (Feb 13, 2025)
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Belk Theater (Jul 29, 2022)
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time (Mar 30, 2020)
TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES Comes to Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors' Guild (Feb 13, 2025)
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Belk Theater (Jul 29, 2022)
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time (Mar 30, 2020)
STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960
Walter Mitty
The Pet Counsellor
Performer
James Thurber
Grant
Anderson
"The Macbeth Murder Mystery" He
"The Clothes Moth and the Luna Moth" Narrator
Movies
Adam's Rib
[ 1949 ] Warren Attinger
[ 1949 ] Warren Attinger
Mr. Music
[ 1950 ] Haggerty
[ 1950 ] Haggerty
American Guerrilla in the Philippines
[ 1950 ] Jim Mitchell
[ 1950 ] Jim Mitchell
A Life of Her Own
[ 1950 ] Tom Caraway
[ 1950 ] Tom Caraway
Finders Keepers
[ 1951 ] Tiger Kipps
[ 1951 ] Tiger Kipps
Up Front
[ 1951 ] Willie
[ 1951 ] Willie
Lost in Alaska
[ 1952 ] Nugget Joe McDermott
[ 1952 ] Nugget Joe McDermott
Back at the Front
[ 1952 ] Willie
[ 1952 ] Willie
The Great American Pastime
[ 1956 ] Bruce Hallerton
[ 1956 ] Bruce Hallerton
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
[ 1956 ] Gregory Whitcomb
[ 1956 ] Gregory Whitcomb
The Girl Can't Help It
[ 1956 ] Tom Miller
[ 1956 ] Tom Miller
A Nice Little Bank That Should Be Robbed
[ 1958 ] Max Rutgers
[ 1958 ] Max Rutgers
Tender Is the Night
[ 1962 ] Abe North
[ 1962 ] Abe North
State Fair
[ 1962 ] Abel Frake
[ 1962 ] Abel Frake
Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came
[ 1970 ] Billy Joe Davis
[ 1970 ] Billy Joe Davis
To Find a Man
[ 1972 ] Dr. Hargrove
[ 1972 ] Dr. Hargrove
They Only Kill Their Masters
[ 1972 ] Walter
[ 1972 ] Walter
Easy Money
[ 1983 ] Scrappleton
[ 1983 ] Scrappleton
Butterflies in Heat
[ 1986 ] Hadley Crabtree
[ 1986 ] Hadley Crabtree
TV Shows
Baretta
Billy Truman
Billy Truman
Best of the West
Doc Kullens
Doc Kullens
Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1953 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Tom Ewell, The Seven Year Itch
News
TIRED OLD QUEEN AT THE MOVIES Comes to Guild Hall of The Episcopal Actors' Guild
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025
For EAG's Movie Night, STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies will present the zany comedy; Adam's Rib (1949), directed by Oscar-winner George Cukor.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025
For EAG's Movie Night, STEVE HAYES: Tired Old Queen at the Movies will present the zany comedy; Adam's Rib (1949), directed by Oscar-winner George Cukor.
Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Belk Theater
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jul 29, 2022
Amid a banquet of juicy roles doled out by Aaron Sorkin in his adaptation of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Richard Thomas feasts the fullest, delivering the most powerful, staggering work I’ve seen from him in my 59+ years of watching his most memorable performances live on Broadway, live in Charlotte, and on TV.
by Perry Tannenbaum - Jul 29, 2022
Amid a banquet of juicy roles doled out by Aaron Sorkin in his adaptation of Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, Richard Thomas feasts the fullest, delivering the most powerful, staggering work I’ve seen from him in my 59+ years of watching his most memorable performances live on Broadway, live in Charlotte, and on TV.
BWW Exclusive: The 101 Greatest MOVIE MUSICALS of All Time
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020
BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!
by Peter Nason - Mar 30, 2020
BWW Reviewer Peter Nason chooses the best film musicals since the sound era began; see if your favorites made the list!
Jenny Wiley Music Theatre To Celebrate Alumni Reunion
by Julie Musbach - Jul 6, 2018
The Jenny Wiley Alumni Association and Jenny Wiley Theatre is hosting an Alumni Reunion of the Jenny Wiley Theater in Prestonsburg, KY.
by Julie Musbach - Jul 6, 2018
The Jenny Wiley Alumni Association and Jenny Wiley Theatre is hosting an Alumni Reunion of the Jenny Wiley Theater in Prestonsburg, KY.
BWW Review: STATE FAIR at Alex Theatre
by Cary Ginell - May 9, 2017
The corn was high as an elephant's eye at the Alex Theatre in Glendale last Sunday as Musical Theater Guild presented a staged reading of Rodgers and Hammerstein's bucolic musical State Fair, the only musical R&H wrote specifically for the screen. State Fair wasn't adapted for the stage until 1996, the final show produced by David Merrick, Broadway's notorious 'abominable showman.'
by Cary Ginell - May 9, 2017
The corn was high as an elephant's eye at the Alex Theatre in Glendale last Sunday as Musical Theater Guild presented a staged reading of Rodgers and Hammerstein's bucolic musical State Fair, the only musical R&H wrote specifically for the screen. State Fair wasn't adapted for the stage until 1996, the final show produced by David Merrick, Broadway's notorious 'abominable showman.'
STATE FAIR Original 1962 Film Soundtrack to Debut on CD
by Nora Dominick - Aug 1, 2016
Stage Door Records are pleased to announce the debut CD release of the 1962 film soundtrack to STATE FAIR on September 2nd 2016. The release continues Stage Door's COLLECTOR'S SERIES, a line of limited edition CD products that celebrate Broadway / Hollywood musicals and vocalists of the 1950s and 60s.
by Nora Dominick - Aug 1, 2016
Stage Door Records are pleased to announce the debut CD release of the 1962 film soundtrack to STATE FAIR on September 2nd 2016. The release continues Stage Door's COLLECTOR'S SERIES, a line of limited edition CD products that celebrate Broadway / Hollywood musicals and vocalists of the 1950s and 60s.
DVR Alert - Oscar Winning Film WEST SIDE STORY Airs on THIRTEEN Tonight
by TV News Desk - Nov 7, 2015
After Friday evening's presentation of Great Performances: Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do on PBS, Reel 13's November schedule kicks off the following night with Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins' Academy Award-winning film adaptation of West Side Story.
by TV News Desk - Nov 7, 2015
After Friday evening's presentation of Great Performances: Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do on PBS, Reel 13's November schedule kicks off the following night with Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins' Academy Award-winning film adaptation of West Side Story.
Oscar Winning Film WEST SIDE STORY to Air on THIRTEEN This Weekend
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2015
After Friday evening's presentation of Great Performances: Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do on PBS, Reel 13's November schedule kicks off the following night with Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins' Academy Award-winning film adaptation of West Side Story.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2015
After Friday evening's presentation of Great Performances: Chita Rivera: A Lot of Livin' to Do on PBS, Reel 13's November schedule kicks off the following night with Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins' Academy Award-winning film adaptation of West Side Story.
Ivoryton Playhouse to Present THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH, 10/30-11/17
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2013
Looking for something a little different this fall? Then head to the Ivoryton Playhouse to experience one of those plays that are part of our common cultural heritage but which are rarely given professional productions. The Seven Year Itch opens in Ivoryton on October 30th and runs through November 17th. Most people remember the Billy Wilder movie with Tom Ewell and Marilyn Monroe, and even if they haven't seen the movie, who could forget the iconic photograph of Marilyn in the white dress over the subway grate?
by Tyler Peterson - Oct 14, 2013
Looking for something a little different this fall? Then head to the Ivoryton Playhouse to experience one of those plays that are part of our common cultural heritage but which are rarely given professional productions. The Seven Year Itch opens in Ivoryton on October 30th and runs through November 17th. Most people remember the Billy Wilder movie with Tom Ewell and Marilyn Monroe, and even if they haven't seen the movie, who could forget the iconic photograph of Marilyn in the white dress over the subway grate?
A FIERCE GREEN FIRE, Estonian National Ballet and More Set for Napa Valley Opera House, June 2013
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013
The Napa Valley Opera House yesterday announced the following schedule of performances taking place throughout the month of June.
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2013
The Napa Valley Opera House yesterday announced the following schedule of performances taking place throughout the month of June.
The Belcourt Theatre Hosts WINE, FOOD, AND FILM
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2012
Gather your friends, and come to the Belcourt on Monday, January 9 for wine and food at 5:30 p.m. - and then your choice of films (THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH or INTO THE ABYSS) at 7 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 9, 2012
Gather your friends, and come to the Belcourt on Monday, January 9 for wine and food at 5:30 p.m. - and then your choice of films (THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH or INTO THE ABYSS) at 7 p.m.
The Belcourt Theatre Hosts WINE, FOOD, AND FILM 1/9
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2011
Gather your friends, and come to the Belcourt on Monday, January 9 for wine and food at 5:30 p.m. - and then your choice of films (THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH or INTO THE ABYSS) at 7 p.m.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Dec 28, 2011
Gather your friends, and come to the Belcourt on Monday, January 9 for wine and food at 5:30 p.m. - and then your choice of films (THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH or INTO THE ABYSS) at 7 p.m.
The play's the thing: Blackbird brings Stoppard's ARCADIA to the Nashville stage
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 24, 2011
Talk to cast members of Blackbird Theater Company's production of Arcadia and you get the idea that all this hard work we've heard so much about may actually be a whole lot of fun. And ask them why audiences should come see the show, which opens Friday night, February 25, at David Lipscomb University's Shamblin Theatre, and the answers you get may not be what you expect either.
by Jeffrey Ellis - Feb 24, 2011
Talk to cast members of Blackbird Theater Company's production of Arcadia and you get the idea that all this hard work we've heard so much about may actually be a whole lot of fun. And ask them why audiences should come see the show, which opens Friday night, February 25, at David Lipscomb University's Shamblin Theatre, and the answers you get may not be what you expect either.
13th Annual Cinema at the Square Held Aug 5-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010
Why watch a movie at home when you can celebrate cinema the way it was meant to be seen! This August, the Palace Theatre will once again play host to screening classic cinema from Hollywood's Golden Era of the 1930's through the special effects laden 1980's!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010
Why watch a movie at home when you can celebrate cinema the way it was meant to be seen! This August, the Palace Theatre will once again play host to screening classic cinema from Hollywood's Golden Era of the 1930's through the special effects laden 1980's!
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH Opens NVA's Season 10, Closes 8/22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010
New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 22, 2010
New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.
13th Annual Cinema at the Square Held Aug 5-22
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2010
Why watch a movie at home when you can celebrate cinema the way it was meant to be seen! This August, the Palace Theatre will once again play host to screening classic cinema from Hollywood's Golden Era of the 1930's through the special effects laden 1980's!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 5, 2010
Why watch a movie at home when you can celebrate cinema the way it was meant to be seen! This August, the Palace Theatre will once again play host to screening classic cinema from Hollywood's Golden Era of the 1930's through the special effects laden 1980's!
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH Opens NVA's Season 10, Opens 7/31
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2010
New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 31, 2010
New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.
THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH Opens NVA's Season 10, Opens 7/31
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010
New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 29, 2010
New Village Arts Theatre announces the opening of its TENTH SEASON of producing Ensemble-driven theatre! George Axelrod's classic American comedy THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH opens the season in high style with Equity Actor and Ensemble Member Daren Scott as Richard Sherman, a 1950's advertising man who sends his wife and son off to the beach for summer vacation and is left alone in his New York City apartment with an overactive imagination.
13th Annual Cinema at the Square Held Aug 5-22
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010
Why watch a movie at home when you can celebrate cinema the way it was meant to be seen! This August, the Palace Theatre will once again play host to screening classic cinema from Hollywood's Golden Era of the 1930's through the special effects laden 1980's!
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 28, 2010
Why watch a movie at home when you can celebrate cinema the way it was meant to be seen! This August, the Palace Theatre will once again play host to screening classic cinema from Hollywood's Golden Era of the 1930's through the special effects laden 1980's!
GableStage To Converge and Expand at Coconut Grove Playhouse
by Aimee Savoth - Dec 2, 2009
In 2006, Miami's Coconut Grove Playhouse dimmed it's lights for the seemingly last time as they shut down due to the more than $4 million in debt they had accured. Now, however, GableStage has stepped in to once again give this historic playhouse life, according to a report in the Miami Herald.
by Aimee Savoth - Dec 2, 2009
In 2006, Miami's Coconut Grove Playhouse dimmed it's lights for the seemingly last time as they shut down due to the more than $4 million in debt they had accured. Now, however, GableStage has stepped in to once again give this historic playhouse life, according to a report in the Miami Herald.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Tom Ewell been in?
Tom Ewell has appeared on Broadway in 17 shows.
How many West End shows has Tom Ewell been in?
Tom Ewell has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
What was Tom Ewell's first West End show?
Tom Ewell's first West End show was A Thurber Carnival which opened in 1962
What awards has Tom Ewell been nominated for?
and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for The Seven Year Itch.
What awards has Tom Ewell won?
Tom Ewell won the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his role in The Seven Year Itch.
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