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Tom Ewell (born Samuel Yewell Tompkins) was an American stage, screen, and television actor. He is noted for having Starred alongside two of Classic Hollywood's Iconic Bombshells, first reprising his stage role in The Seven Year Itch (1955), which he starred Opposite Marilyn Munroe in what is considered one of her most iconic roles and then the following year The Girl Can't Help it (1956) alongside Jayne Mansfield in her breakthrough role. Ewell had 70 credits in film and television.
Born Samuel Yewell Tompkins, Tom Ewell was an American actor celebrated for his prolific career on Broadway and in classic Hollywood cinema.
He is recognized for his performance as Richard Sherman in the film adaptation of The Seven Year Itch and his comedic supporting role in Adam's Rib.
He specialized in musical comedy and character-driven, neurotic comedic roles, often playing the beleaguered or relatable protagonist.