Andrew Tombes

1885–1976 (age 91)

Actor

Biography

Andrew Tombes cultivated a long career in vaudeville, Broadway, and Hollywood, and his effortless comedic timing made him a favorite character actor in comedies, musicals, and radio productions alike.

He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, where fans still recall the warmth he brought to every performance.

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