Tom Dreesen, a Pioneering Comic and Frank Sinatra's Longtime Opening Act, Dies at 86

Beloved comedian who opened for several major acts dies

Longtime comedian and actor Tom Dreesen, who opened for Frank Sinatra on several tours, died Wednesday at the age of 86.

Tom Dreesen, Comedian Who Toured With Frank Sinatra, Dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, the showbiz veteran and standup comedian who, for 13 years, toured the United States as the opening act for Frank Sinatra, died Wednesday, June 17 at the age of 86. A post on his Facebook reads: “My sister and I regret to inform you that our father passed away at 5:50 this morning. He wanted you all to know how much joy you brought him through the years. He said to tell you that he loved you all. May he rest in peace.” Dreesen d…

Comedy trailblazer who opened for Sinatra dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, known as half of one of America's first interracial comedy duos as well as Frank Sinatra's...

Tom Dreesen, pioneering comedian and Frank Sinatra's longtime opening act, dead at 86

Tom Dreesen, who along with partner Tim Reid formed one of America’s first interracial stand-up comedy duos and later spent years as Frank Sinatra’s opening act, died Wednesday. He was 86.

Tom Dreesen, a pioneering comic and Frank Sinatra's longtime opening act, dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, who was the longtime opening act for Frank Sinatra and was known as half of one of America's first interracial comedy duos with Tim Reid, has died.

Tom Dreesen, comedy trailblazer and Frank Sinatra’s longtime opening act, dies at 86

LOS ANGELES — Tom Dreesen, who along with partner Tim Reid formed one of America's first interracial stand-up comedy duos and later spent years...