Tom Davis (comedian) facts for kids
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| Birth name | Thomas James Davis |
| Born | August 13, 1952 St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 2012 (aged 59) Hudson, New York, U.S. |
| Medium | Television |
| Spouse | Mimi Raleigh (m. 1991, separated since 1999; his death) |
Thomas James Davis (born August 13, 1952 – died July 19, 2012) was a funny American comedian, writer, and author. He was super famous for working with his comedy partner, Al Franken. They were known as "Franken & Davis" and were a big part of the TV show Saturday Night Live.
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Tom Davis's Early Life and Comedy Career
Tom Davis was born in St. Paul, Minnesota. He went to The Blake School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This is where he became good friends and started working with Al Franken.
In 1975, Tom Davis got a huge opportunity. He became one of the first writers for Saturday Night Live. He and Al Franken also performed together on the show.
Franken & Davis: A Comedy Duo
The comedy team of Franken & Davis was very popular. They wrote a movie called One More Saturday Night and also acted in it. They even had small parts in other movies like Trading Places.
Tom Davis often appeared on The Al Franken Show. He played different characters in funny skits. One famous skit on Saturday Night Live featured his voice. He called into an interview with Dan Aykroyd, who was playing Jimmy Carter. Tom's character was a young person who Jimmy Carter helped calm down.
Creating Iconic Saturday Night Live Skits
Tom Davis helped create many memorable Saturday Night Live skits. These include:
- "Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber" with Steve Martin
- "Nick The Lounge Singer" with Bill Murray
- "The Continental" with Christopher Walken
- "Coneheads" with Dan Aykroyd and Jane Curtin
Tom Davis's Later Life and Passing
In 2009, Tom Davis was diagnosed with cancer. He received treatment at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York. Doctors were able to remove a tumor.
Sadly, Tom Davis passed away on July 19, 2012. He was 59 years old. He was survived by his wife, Mimi Raleigh, and his mother, Jean Davis.
Tom Davis's Film and TV Appearances
Tom Davis appeared in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of his notable roles:
- Saturday Night Live (1975–2003): He played various characters in many episodes.
- Trading Places (1983): He had a small role as a baggage handler.
- The Coneheads (1983): He voiced the character Barry Paisner in this animated TV special.
- One More Saturday Night (1986): He played Larry Hays alongside Al Franken.
- Coneheads (1993): He appeared as a supplicant in this movie with Dan Aykroyd.
- Blues Brothers 2000 (1998): He played a prison clerk.
- Evolution (2001): He played the Governor's Aide.
