Tom O'Connor (comedian)
Tom O'Connor | |
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O'Connor in Crosswits 1997 | |
| Born | Thomas Patrick O'Connor 31 October 1939 Bootle, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 18 July 2021 (aged 81) |
| Notable work | Winner of Opportunity Knocks Star of The Comedians and Crosswits on ITV |
| Spouse |
Patricia Finan (m. 1962) |
| Children | 4 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1971–2018 |
| Website | http://www.tomoconnor.co.uk/ |
Thomas Patrick O'Connor (31 October 1939 – 18 July 2021) was a British comedian, television presenter, and actor. Originally a comedian in working men's clubs, he progressed to hosting TV game shows such as Crosswits, The Zodiac Game, Name That Tune, Password and Gambit.