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Over his career he received numerous accolades including five Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He received the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999 and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2002. Conway started his career acting in The Garry Moore Show and The Mike Douglas Show.
This timeline highlights key moments in his life and career, from his early years to his rise to comedic fame, showcasing his enduring impact on the entertainment industry. Explore the remarkable journey of Tim Conway, the beloved American comedian and actor known for his work on 'The Carol Burnett Show' and 'McHale's Navy.'
- American
- December 15, 1933
- Actor, Comedian
- May 14, 2019
Described as being one of the funniest physical comedians of all time, Thomas Daniel “Tim” Conway was born in Willoughby, Ohio on December 15, 1933. He is best known for his roles as Ensign Charles Parker in the popular 1960s WW II sitcom, McHale’s Navy, and for co-starring on The Carol Burnett Show.
He was a fraternity man at Bowling Green State University, served in the army, and started his career working for a radio station. Conway got into comedy when he started writing and performing comedy skits between morning movies on CBS.
- December 15, 1933
- May 14, 2019
Conway started his career acting in The Garry Moore Show and The Mike Douglas Show. He then gained recognition for his role as the inept Ensign Parker in the World War II TV situation comedy McHale's Navy from 1962 to 1966. The role garnered him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
He was a fraternity man at Bowling Green State University, served in the army, and started his career working for a radio station. Conway got into comedy when he started writing and performing comedy skits between morning movies on CBS.
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May 14, 2019 · CLEVELAND, Ohio – A time line showing significant dates in the life and career of comedy legend Tim Conway, who died Tuesday, May 14, at 85: 1933: Born Thomas Daniel Conway in Willoughby on...