Tom Dreesen, the comedian and comic actor whose sharp delivery and amiability made him a favorite not only with audiences but of show biz kingpins like Johnny Carson and Frank Sinatra, died today. He was 86.
His death was announced by a spokesperson for his family. A cause was not stated.
“For more than five decades, Tom Dreesen brought laughter, heart, and humanity to audiences across America,” the statement said. “A proud native of Harvey, Illinois, Tom built a remarkable career through perseverance, talent.”
Dreesen began his career in the late 1960s as half of the comedy
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