Tom Smothers

Acting

Tom Smothers

Born 1937-02-02 · New York, New York, USA

Thomas Bolyn Smothers III (February 2, 1937 - December 26, 2023) was an American comedian, composer and musician, best known as half of the musical comedy duo the Smothers Brothers, alongside his younger brother Dick Smothers.

Acting credits

The Informant! poster
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A rising star at agri-industry giant Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), Mark Whitacre suddenly turns whistleblower. Even as he exposes his company’s multi-national price-fixing conspiracy to the FBI, Whitacre envisions himself being hailed as a hero of the common man and handed a promotion.

The Informant!

2009

The Aristocrats poster
5.9

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.

The Aristocrats

2005

Speed Zone poster
4.5

An illegal race that takes place over the United States and nothing will stop this bunch of racers except for the occasional cop or a damsel in distress. Jackie Chan's car is not in this one, but many new cars make up for that. Who will win? Who will crash? Who will not even finish? Sit down and buckle up for the ride of your life.

Speed Zone

1989

The Who: The Kids Are Alright poster
7.3

Through concert performances and interviews, this film offers us a comprehensive look at the British pioneer rock group, The Who. It captures their zany craziness and outrageous antics from the initial formation of the group in 1964 to 1978. It notably features the band's last performance with long-term drummer Keith Moon, filmed at Shepperton Studios in May 1978, three months before his death.

The Who: The Kids Are Alright

1979

Silver Bears poster
6.1

Financial wizard "Doc" Fletcher is sent by crime boss Joe Fiore to buy a bank in Switzerland in order to more easily launder their profits. When he arrives, Fletcher finds that the bank, acquired by his associate Prince di Siracusa, consists of some shabby offices above a restaurant. To make up for this, the Prince suggests that Fletcher invests in a silver mine owned by Shireen and Agha Firdausi. This solves one problem, but the mine also attracts the attention of some of the most powerful people in the silver business. Fletcher must pull out all his wheeler-dealing skills in order to keep hold of everything he's worked for, in the process romancing a banker's discontented wife.

Silver Bears

1977

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project poster
6.8

The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project

2007

Serial poster
5.6

A man resists the California fads that his wife, friends and wealthy Marin County neighbors embrace.

Serial

1980

Once Upon A Mattress poster
6.0

Queen Aggravain has ruled that none may marry until her son, Prince Dauntless marries. However, she has managed to sabotage every princess that come along. When Sir Harry and Lady Larken learn that they are going to be parents, wed or not, he goes off to the swamps and brings back Princess Winnifred ("Fred" to her friends).

Once Upon A Mattress

2005

Monterey Pop poster
7.3

Featuring performances by popular artists of the 1960s, this concert film highlights the music of the 1967 California festival. Although not all musicians who performed at the Monterey Pop Festival are on film, some of the notable acts include the Mamas and the Papas, Simon & Garfunkel, Jefferson Airplane, the Who, Otis Redding, and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Hendrix's post-performance antics -- lighting a guitar on fire, breaking it and tossing a part into the audience -- are captured.

Monterey Pop

1968

Get to Know Your Rabbit poster
5.0

A young businessman goes to a magic expert to learn hardness and skill with his cynical and greedy collaborators. He becomes a very good tap dancer, but will he be able to get free of his old boss?

Get to Know Your Rabbit

1972

Hurray for Betty Boop poster
7.3

Betty Boop runs for president in a loose storyline assembled from Fleischer cartoons redrawn by Korean animators.

Hurray for Betty Boop

1980

Swing Out, Sweet Land poster
5.7

John Wayne and an all-star cast tell the story of America.

Swing Out, Sweet Land

1970

The Super Bob Einstein Movie poster
6.9

This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the people that knew him best.

The Super Bob Einstein Movie

2021

Pandemonium poster
4.8

A former high school student who always wanted to be a cheerleader decides to reopen the cheerleading program at her former high school after years of closure for being targeted by a serial killer.

Pandemonium

1982

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NR

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackled such previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, drugs, and politics, and ushered in an avant-garde era of comedy that was decidedly more cerebral, satirical, and improvisational than before. Here are many of the maverick comedians who took those big risks years ago and paved the way for today’s current crop of outrageous, in-your-face comics. Many of these rare television performances have not been seen in 30 or 40 years. Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks (1966) Jackie Mason (1961) Bob Newhart (1966) Shelly Berman (1966) Bill Cosby (1965) Jonathan Winters (1961) Smothers Brothers (1974) Steve Martin (1977) Rowan & Martin (1964) Lily Tomlin (1975) George Carlin (1967 & 1975) Richard Pryor (1967 & 1974) Andy Kaufman (1977) Hendra & Ullett (1966) Billy Crystal (1976) Jay Leno (1978) David Letterman (1979)

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

2007

Bed Peace poster
7.5

John and Yoko in the presidential suite at the Hilton Amsterdam, which they had decorated with hand-drawn signs above their bed reading "Bed Peace." They invited the global press into their room to discuss peace for 12 hours every day.

Bed Peace

1969

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion poster
NR

In this primetime TV reunion special, The sibling comedy duo and their players of their classic iconoclastic comedy-variety show reunite.

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour: The 20th Reunion

1988

The Secret World of the Very Young poster
NR

The world of pre-school youngsters is explored through songs and skits.

The Secret World of the Very Young

1984

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana poster
NR

Jackson 5 TV special featuring comedic skits and live performances

The Jackson 5: Goin' Back to Indiana

1971

Tales of the Rat Fink poster
5.9

This is an interesting look at the Life and Times of car customizer/cartoonist Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Through the use of many graphically enhanced photographs and "talking" cars, it is a loving look at the car culture in Southern California from the Early 50's to Ed's Passing in 2001.

Tales of the Rat Fink

2006

Alice Through the Looking Glass poster
6.2

Alice returns to Wonderland through the looking glass in this TV musical.

Alice Through the Looking Glass

1966

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour poster
4.5

The history of the irreverent "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and the content battles it fought with its television network.

Smothered: The Censorship Struggles of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

2002

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music poster
NR

Examine the history of bluegrass music, from its origins to its eventual worldwide popularity, and hear from dozens of musicians who explain the ways bluegrass music transcends generational, cultural and geographic boundaries.

Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music

2019

The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II poster
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Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers host a special featuring Glen Campbell, Pat Paulsen, and the Flying Karamas Brothers.

The Tom and Dick Smothers Brothers Special II

Behind the camera