Thomas Bolin “Tom” Smothers III (born February 2, 1937) is an American comedian, composer and musician, best known as half of the musical comedy team The Smothers Brothers with brother, Dick Smothers.

Overview

Smothers was born in New York City and after moving to California graduated from North Hollywood High School in North Hollywood, California. He was a competitive unicyclist, and a state champion gymnast in the parallel bars. Smothers later attended San José State University.